Short answer
The LeBron Witness is Nike’s lower priced LeBron line. The current Witness 9 (2025) was reported at about $105 for adults, $90 for grade school and $85 for preschool, against about $200 for the flagship. Recent Witness models use one main air unit (forefoot Zoom on the Witness 4 and 5, Max Air on the Witness 6 and 8) over foam. It is a good pick for school teams, rec leagues and outdoor courts.
Witness models by year
Witness 4 to 9; Witness 1 to 3 details could not be confirmed
| Model | Year | Cushioning |
|---|---|---|
| Witness 4 | 2020 | One visible forefoot Zoom Air unit on foam (retailer descriptions) |
| Witness 5 | 2021 | Two forefoot Zoom Air units on foam (retailer descriptions) |
| Witness 6 | 2021 | Visible Max Air |
| Witness 7 | 2022 | Max Air (listing text) |
| Witness 8 | 2023 | Heel Max Air on a Phylon midsole (The Hoops Geek) |
| Witness 9 | 2025 | Foam midsole; thin grooved outsole (The Hoops Geek) |
Sources: Sneaker News on the Witness 6, The Hoops Geek on the Witness 8, The Hoops Geek on the Witness 9, Sneaker Freaker on Witness 9 pricing.
Witness 9 at a glance
- Reported release price: about $105 adult, $90 grade school, $85 preschool.
- Fit: narrow to regular feet best, per The Hoops Geek.
- Traction: the review calls the outsole thin and grooved and sensitive to dust. Wipe the soles on dusty floors.
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01Current
LeBron Witness 9
Best for: players on a budget who still want a LeBron
- Year
- 2025
- Reported
- About $105
- About half the flagship price
- Fits narrow to regular feet best
- Kids versions at $85 to $90
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02Previous
LeBron Witness 8
Best for: a cheaper practice or outdoor pair
- Year
- 2023
- Cushion
- Heel Max Air
- Still listed in many sizes
- A lower cost pair to wear out on asphalt
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03Kids
Witness for big kids
Best for: grade school players, 3.5Y to 7Y
- Sizes
- 3.5Y to 7Y
- Fit note
- Witness 7 kids runs small (Nike)
- Cheapest way into a LeBron for a growing foot
Witness or flagship?
The short version: pick the Witness for outdoor courts, fast growing feet and tight budgets; pick the flagship for indoor games if you want the most cushioning. The full comparison is in LeBron vs Witness.
Questions people ask
Is the LeBron Witness good for basketball?
Yes, it is a basketball shoe built for games. It has simpler cushioning than the numbered LeBron, so heavier players who jump a lot may want the flagship, but most school and rec players will be fine in it.
What is the latest LeBron Witness?
The Witness 9, released in 2025.
Does the LeBron Witness fit true to size?
The Hoops Geek says the Witness 9 fits narrow to regular feet best, so wide feet may need a half size up. Nike’s own page for the Witness 7 big kids version says it runs small and suggests a half size up.
Is the Witness the same as the LeBron Soldier?
No. The Soldier was a separate strapped team shoe that ran from 2007 to 2020. The Witness is the budget version of the signature line.
Can you wear the LeBron Witness outside?
You can, and because it costs less it is the more sensible LeBron to wear out on asphalt. The Hoops Geek describes the Witness 9 outsole as thin and grooved, so expect it to wear faster outdoors than on wood.
Sources
Last reviewed October 29, 2026. Models, colorways and listings change; check the size chart and product details on the listing before you buy.