Nike's most important active basketball player is hardly wearing the latest version of shoes that bear his name.

The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that Miami Heat star LeBron James has only worn his new shoes, the LeBron 11, for two complete games this season. Sources confirmed to ESPN.com that James has had an issue with the fit of the shoe and as a result has been mostly wearing last year's model.

Miami Heat star LeBron James said "it's been a frustrating process" dealing with the fit of his Nike shoes this season. Christopher Trotman/Getty Images

On Thursday night, before the team's game against the Chicago Bulls, James addressed the situation.

"I just want to be able to wear them," James told ESPN.com. "It has been a frustrating process. But obviously, I know that Nike wants to do what's best. They're not going to put me out there in harm's way. So we're redefining the shoe to fit what's best for my foot."

Sneakerhead message boards have tracked when James has attempted to wear his new shoes and when he switches back to last year's model, which has happened as soon as the first timeout or in between quarters.

"I could wear them, but they don't feel as great as I want them to feel," James said. "So we're redefining them, and I feel like this next round is going to be perfect."