Nike Zoom Soldier IV TB Samples – First Live Photographs

We already know how the Nike Zoom Soldier IV is going to look like. Now we need to get used to the design. Drawing inspiration from the previous models, the ZSIV features a big single strap across the middle, similar to the ZS1, a Nike swoosh placed at the back on the medial side, similar to the ZS3, but the biggest news is of course the Max Air (back)/Zoom Air (front) cushioning setup. Max Air was introduced for the first time to the LeBron line along the release of the LeBron VII, but seems like it wasn’t a one shoe project. Check out couple pics after the break (not the best ones but still) presenting several samples of the Team Bank colors. Any thoughts?

From Soldier 4
407630-107 White/White-Deep Forest-Metallic Silver
407638-104 White/White-Midnight Navy-Metallic Silver
407630-106 White/White-Varsity Purple-Metallic Silver
407638-103 White/White-Varsity Royal-Metallic Silver
407638-001 Black/White-Metallic Silver
Source: shop35542147.taobao.com via lrj23.com.
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  • Tongue = WACK / Strap = WACK / Dunkman placement = WACK :???: These are crap :!: Way to flop Nike. I'm so convinced that nobody in Oregon has any clue or desire to listen to their potential market when it comes to shoe design. Seriously, not one of them is checking blogs and saying, "I'm starting to get the sense that our potential market doesn't want these on their feet!" :oops:

  • [HANSOLO]I have a bad feeling about this[HANSOLO]
    Seriously... something's wrong here. I am a big fan of the Soldier line... especially the ZS1 and ZS3, but these seem off. I don't know what, but something's not right.
    The previous version was sleek and lightweight and had so much colorway potential. These seem fine as a team shoe, but they don't scream LeBron James to me.

    It goes ZS3>ZS1>ZS2>>ZS4... I guess I ain't feeling even numbers.

    Need to see them in person... that's for sure.

  • Strap is wack cause by pulling the strap more than normal it will spoil the look of the shoe plus it will hang by the side :???: The flywire used on it is just useless :| From the rear of the shoe it looks just like the ZS3(excluding the air bag) :lol: I am just wondering what the midsole foam is :?:

  • Some up in Oregon needs to get fired for this! What a Shame! Lebron couldnt possibly be wearing this crap?

  • ^ Holding out for those Zoom VII Playoff versions that were so so hot! I bet LBJ rocks those in the playoffs and the Soldier line becomes Z, Delonte, JJ, Boobie, and Mo's playoff shoe! This is a very very likely possibility!

  • Looks fake to me....wish they would change it a sleeker and better design.

  • I don't really care for the looks, but is anyone else pumped that there's finally a new Air Max/Zoom base? For the past several years Nike has just been recycling the Air Max/Zoom base first used on Huarache 2k4 "Limited" (now seen on the Air Max Rise), and I always found it to be a really stiff and unforgiving base. Here's to hoping these turn out better.

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