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LeBron NXXT Gen and TR 1

Two LeBron shoes outside the numbered line: a lighter game shoe from 2023 and a training shoe from 2024.

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Updated October 29, 2026Research based, not hands-on testing

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Fig. 1 Two side lines: the NXXT Gen game shoe and the TR 1 training shoe.

Short answer

The Zoom LeBron NXXT Gen is a game shoe that released in 2023, starting with the I Promise colorway on February 10, 2023, at a reported $160. A follow up, the NXXT Gen AMPD, came in 2024. The LeBron TR 1 is a training shoe for the gym, unveiled in fall 2024 with an expected price of about $130.

Zoom LeBron NXXT Gen

FactNXXT Gen
First releaseI Promise colorway, February 10, 2023
Later colorwaysWhite Metallic Silver (April 2023), Wolf Grey Metallic Gold (June 2023)
Reported priceAbout $160
Follow upNXXT Gen AMPD, 2024

Source: SoleSavy News. We could not confirm the full cushioning setup, so it is not listed here.

LeBron TR 1

FactTR 1
TypeTraining shoe
First colorwaySmoke Grey and Volt, August 29, 2024
Expected priceAbout $130

Source: Sole Retriever.

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Fig. 2 Game shoe vs training shoe: tall soft cushioning for jumping, a flatter base for lifting.

Who should buy which

  1. 01Game

    LeBron NXXT Gen

    Best for: a LeBron game shoe below flagship price

    Year
    2023
    Reported
    $160
    • Mostly older stock now
    • Compare with the Witness 9 and the LeBron 22
  2. 02Gym

    LeBron TR 1

    Best for: lifting, conditioning and gym classes

    Year
    2024
    Expected
    $130
    • Not built for games
    • Pair it with a game shoe if you also play

For games, start with the LeBron shoe picker or the current lineup.

Questions people ask

What is the LeBron NXXT Gen?

A LeBron game shoe outside the numbered line. It released in 2023 at a reported $160, below the flagship price. The AMPD version followed in 2024.

Is the LeBron TR 1 a basketball shoe?

No, it is a training shoe for lifting and conditioning. Its flatter, more stable base suits the gym; for games, pick a numbered LeBron or a Witness.

When did the LeBron TR 1 come out?

Sole Retriever covered it in fall 2024, with the Smoke Grey and Volt colorway first on August 29, 2024 and more colorways in October and November 2024.

Sources

  1. SoleSavy News, Nike Zoom LeBron NXXT Gen I Promise release
  2. Sole Retriever, Nike LeBron TR 1 tech specs and release (fall 2024)

Last reviewed October 29, 2026. Models, colorways and listings change; check the size chart and product details on the listing before you buy.