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
| Fact | NXXT Gen |
|---|---|
| First release | I Promise colorway, February 10, 2023 |
| Later colorways | White Metallic Silver (April 2023), Wolf Grey Metallic Gold (June 2023) |
| Reported price | About $160 |
| Follow up | NXXT Gen AMPD, 2024 |
Source: SoleSavy News. We could not confirm the full cushioning setup, so it is not listed here.
LeBron TR 1
| Fact | TR 1 |
|---|---|
| Type | Training shoe |
| First colorway | Smoke Grey and Volt, August 29, 2024 |
| Expected price | About $130 |
Source: Sole Retriever.
Who should buy which
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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
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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
Last reviewed October 29, 2026. Models, colorways and listings change; check the size chart and product details on the listing before you buy.