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LeBron James used to wear Air Jordans when he was a kid. Now Michael Jordan can sport James’ shoes.
The Cleveland Cavalier rookie’s signature Nike launches in 2,225 stores nationwide, starting at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, when New York’s Foot Action opens its doors.
Shoe dealers are expecting teenagers to sleep outside before the debut, like fans anticipating a boy-band concert or “The Lord of the Rings” premiere.
“You could call it the Harry Potter of sneakers,” says one sportswear analyst.
The Air Zoom Generation retails for $110.
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Edited by RedEye staff (ritaredeye@tribune.com)
