Nike is extending the life of the LeBron 9 franchise with a recently announced “Elite Series”. The new model will take on the same form and function of the LeBron 9, however, the model has been update with premium materials and footwear technologies that providing players with a performance advantage.

Starting with the colorways, Nike offers up traditional black and white palettes with gold accents to highlight the shoe’s post season importance. Inside, updates include Flywire made with Kevlar aramid, carbon fiber midffot support shanks that extend from the heel to the wings, and Nike Pro Combat inspired padded collar protection.