Quick Summary
Nike is reaching back into LeBron James' signature history with the LeBron 23 "Stewie," a colorway rooted in one of the more coveted player exclusives from his earlier catalog. The original LeBron 6 "Stewie" PE surfaced in 2009, drawing an unexpected connection to Stewie Griffin from Family Guy. It never saw a standard retail release, which kept it out of reach for most collectors and only deepened its reputation over the years. Well-known sneaker collector PJ Tucker was among the few who eventually tracked down a pair.
That animated theme now carries forward onto the LeBron 23 platform. Baltic Blue dominates the crown-shaped upper, while White, Bluegrass, and Bright Crimson accents pull directly from Stewie's familiar color palette. Two-tone Swooshes and contrasting panel details bridge the new build back to the LeBron 6 PE without turning this release into a straight replica. The LeBron 23's construction and silhouette are considerably different from the LeBron 6, so the colorway reads fresh even for those who know exactly where it comes from. Longtime LeBron collectors will catch the reference immediately, while the story itself gets a proper introduction for a newer audience.
The Nike LeBron 23 "Stewie" is set to release on July 7th, 2026 through Nike and select retailers for a retail price of $210. To stay informed on all things Nike and to stay up to date with the latest releases, connect with us on Instagram and Twitter.
Images via Nike.
Retail: $210
Style Code: IM5125-401
Colorway: Baltic Blue/White/Bluegrass/Bright Crimson
Release: Jul 7, 2026
Quick Summary
Nike is reaching back into LeBron James' signature history with the LeBron 23 "Stewie," a colorway rooted in one of the more coveted player exclusives from his earlier catalog. The original LeBron 6 "Stewie" PE surfaced in 2009, drawing an unexpected connection to Stewie Griffin from Family Guy. It never saw a standard retail release, which kept it out of reach for most collectors and only deepened its reputation over the years. Well-known sneaker collector PJ Tucker was among the few who eventually tracked down a pair.
That animated theme now carries forward onto the LeBron 23 platform. Baltic Blue dominates the crown-shaped upper, while White, Bluegrass, and Bright Crimson accents pull directly from Stewie's familiar color palette. Two-tone Swooshes and contrasting panel details bridge the new build back to the LeBron 6 PE without turning this release into a straight replica. The LeBron 23's construction and silhouette are considerably different from the LeBron 6, so the colorway reads fresh even for those who know exactly where it comes from. Longtime LeBron collectors will catch the reference immediately, while the story itself gets a proper introduction for a newer audience.
The Nike LeBron 23 "Stewie" is set to release on July 7th, 2026 through Nike and select retailers for a retail price of $210. To stay informed on all things Nike and to stay up to date with the latest releases, connect with us on Instagram and Twitter.
Images via Nike.
Retail: $210
Style Code: IM5125-401
Colorway: Baltic Blue/White/Bluegrass/Bright Crimson
Release: Jul 7, 2026
