Nike Lebron Soldier 14
Released 9/2020, High Top, Lebron James,
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8.3
EXPERT RATING
3 reviews
7.8
USER RATING
7 ratings
An update to the LeBron Soldier line without the forefoot straps.
Best Suitable For:
Great for big guys who like forefoot cushion and need a lot of support.
Price Comparison:
Available at 3 shops | Official Retail Price: $139.99
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Weight & Sizing:
Weight:
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Sizing:
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Width:
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Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Nike Lebron Soldier 14 |  New Balance Kawhi 2 |  Under Armour Curry 4 FloTro |  Under Armour Curry Spawn FloTro |  Air Jordan 38 |  Nike G.T. Jump 2 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.3 | 8.3(0.0) | 8.7(0.4) | 8.4(0.1) | 8.6(0.3) | 8.6(0.3) | |
| User Rating | 7.8 | 8.9(1.1) | 8.9(1.1) | 8.5(0.7) | 9.0(1.2) | 8.8(1.0) | |
| Best Price | $139.99 | $159.99 | $87.99 $140 | $94.99 $130 | $80.97 $200 | $134.97 $180 | |
| Type of Cut | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | |
| Weight | 380g - 400g | 360g - 380g | 320g - 340g | NA | 390g - 410g | NA |
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Nike Lebron Soldier 14 Review
Pros:
Very supportive
Huge forefoot Zoom unit
Cons:
Inconsistent traction
Stiff heel cushion
Performance of the Nike Lebron Soldier 14:
The traction of the Lebron Soldier 14 performs pretty well but takes some breaking in and doesn't hold up very long outdoors.
The cushion setup features a really nice forefoot Zoom unit that reviewers liked, but court feel and heel cushioning could be better.
The materials are really nice at this price point and conform very well to your feet. They are also good in terms of ventilation.
The fit is close to 1 to 1 and fits true to size. Reviewers thought they were hard to put on at first and didn't like the shroud over the laces. Once they are put on, they are very supportive and lock your feet in-place nicely.
Overall the LeBron Soldier 14 is a very solid performer at a reasonable price and a lot of fun to play in!
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Expert Reviews of the Nike Lebron Soldier 14:
Expert Rating: 8.3 (ranks #200 of 326)
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8.4
September 22, 2020
Overall the LeBron Soldier 14 is a very solid performer for $140 and a lot of fun to play in.
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8.4
September 22, 2020
The Lebron Soldier 14 wasn't my favorite shoe to ball in because of the traction and the stiff heel cushioning. Not the best fit for guards, but if you're a big dude then I think these would be pretty nice.
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8.2
May 6, 2021
The Nike LeBron Soldier 14 is a solid performing shoe. Despite not being a mainline LeBron signature, Nike didn't cut any corners on the cushion in this model. The traction is also what you'd come to expect from the Soldier line. It's grippy and durable. Overall, I really enjoyed playing in this shoe.
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User Reviews of the Nike Lebron Soldier 14:
User Rating: 7.8 (ranks #281 of 326)
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8.2
February 7, 2023
I got these shoes from the nike outlet at a discounted price. The shoe is decent, its traction is basic because it does slip a little bit sometimes. The shoe is kinda thick but its not heavy at any way. There are way better shoes for the price. I think it fits better for big centers that usually stay close to the basket. For outdoor use it's fine but not the most recommended shoe for outdoor use.
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8.5
January 28, 2023
They have a huge zoom unit and i really enjoy this cushining system. The traction is good, I didnt notice any slipping, but idk how they proform for outdoors. Fit isn't bad but i had a tiny bit of discomfort in my pinky toes. I've heard these are best for larger players but as a, 5'9 140lbs player, they were fine. I recommend them especially when at a discount at the outlet
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8.0
February 10, 2022
Okay, the shoes were okay. I not saying it was bad but it wasn't amazing either, the traction was decent but it wasn't really good, the slide outs were almost dangerous but it wasn´t as bad because the support is amazing much the best part of the shoe, cushion is good, the fit is meh, and playing outdoors should be fine enough
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9.0
February 7, 2022
Amazing shoes.. save my ankle for several occation. Have a excelent grip both indoor or outdoor. Thanks to XDR technology
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8.4
August 20, 2022
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Traction of the Nike Lebron Soldier 14:
Expert Traction Rating: 8.0 (ranks #252 of 326)
User Traction Rating: 7.7 (ranks #280 of 326)
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8.0
September 22, 2020
Very similar traction pattern to the Lebron 17 and it took a little while to break in but then they stop on a dime. You'll need to consistently wipe if you're playing on a dusty court.
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7.0
September 22, 2020
The bite on the floor wasn't that good. I'd slide out a little on hard movements, but they were fine otherwise. Keep in mind I was playing in these outdoors.
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9.0
May 6, 2021
I loved the traction of the LeBron Soldier 14. It stuck to the court really well.
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Cushion of the Nike Lebron Soldier 14:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.3 (ranks #188 of 326)
User Cushion Rating: 7.9 (ranks #248 of 326)
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8.0
September 22, 2020
The full-length Cushlon and Zoom units felt very bouncy in the forefoot and stable in the heel. The rubber caging around the midsole masked some of the cushion which was disappointing.
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9.0
September 22, 2020
The cushion was one of my favorite parts of this shoe. The forefoot Zoom was awesome and felt insane, but the heel Zoom unit was disappointing. Not a lot of court feel if you are looking for that.
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8.0
May 6, 2021
The Zoom unit in the heel feels more prominent, and it feels very bouncy. The Cushlon also helps you feel the Zoom in the forefoot as well.
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Materials of the Nike Lebron Soldier 14:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.0 (ranks #219 of 326)
User Materials Rating: 8.0 (ranks #224 of 326)
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8.0
September 22, 2020
The woven upper was really nice for the price point and felt good on foot. Overall the material usage was really solid.
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8.0
September 22, 2020
The super-thin woven material felt great and the rest of the materials used on these were actually pretty nice. The ventilation was pretty good too.
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8.0
May 6, 2021
A nylon mesh and fuse upper make up most of the upper. The materials are thick and durable but remain comfortable.
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Support of the Nike Lebron Soldier 14:
Expert Support Rating: 9.0 (ranks #34 of 326)
User Support Rating: 8.6 (ranks #174 of 326)
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9.0
September 22, 2020
I had no issues with the support in these. I was covered in terms of lateral stability and containment plus the materials kept my foot locked in.
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10.0
September 22, 2020
Support and lockdown were awesome. No problems with lateral containment and stability.
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8.0
May 6, 2021
The materials help to cradle your foot laterally. The cushion also rises up the sides of the shoe a bit to help provide additional support.
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Fit of the Nike Lebron Soldier 14:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.3 (ranks #163 of 326)
User Fit Rating: 8.0 (ranks #253 of 326)
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9.0
September 22, 2020
I had no pinching on the side of my foot which was great and they had a nice 1 to 1 fit. I had an issue where it was really hard to slide my foot into the shoe at first and I didn't like that the laces were hidden by the shroud, but overall the fit was really nice.
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8.0
September 22, 2020
The toe box area was snug and overall the fit was great. They were not the easiest to put on though because of the one-booty upper.
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8.0
May 6, 2021
I enjoyed the fit. It was more accommodating than previous Solider models.
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Durability of the Nike Lebron Soldier 14:
User Durability Rating: 7.5 (ranks #279 of 326)
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Outdoor of the Nike Lebron Soldier 14:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 50.0 (ranks #137 of 326)
User Outdoor Rating: 58.3 (ranks #154 of 326)
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no
September 22, 2020
These wore out pretty quickly on an outdoor court.
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good
May 6, 2021
The rubber compound has yet to fray after testing it outdoors.
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Width of the Nike Lebron Soldier 14:
very narrow
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slightly wide
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regularly wide
September 22, 2020
I think wide footers would be okay with true to size.
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slightly narrow
September 22, 2020
These were a little narrow so watch out for that if you have wide feet.
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regularly wide
May 6, 2021
The shoe is wide foot friendly with ample toe space in the forefoot, but you still may want to go up half a size.
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Size of the Nike Lebron Soldier 14:
very small
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true to size
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slightly long
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very long
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true to size
September 22, 2020
True to size is the best bet.
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true to size
September 22, 2020
True to size fit me really well.
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true to size
May 6, 2021
Go true to size for regular footers.
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