Nike Lebron 14
Released 1/2017, High Top, Lebron James,
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Performance Ratings
7.9
EXPERT RATING
7 reviews
7.7
USER RATING
2 ratings
Performance Summary
Hex Zoom cushioning setup provides a ton of impact protection
Pros
Impact protection
Comfortable fit
Cons
Slight heel slippage
Best Suitable For: Best for bigger, heavier players with wide feet
Category Performance Ratings
7.4
Traction
Multidirectional pattern with a harder rubber compound. Excellent bite on clean courts but dust-sensitive and needs wiping often.
8.7
Cushion
Hex pod Zoom Air pod-based setup. Bouncy, responsive ride with excellent impact protection and smooth transitions.
8.0
Materials
One-piece bootie upper using soft synthetic/mesh materials. Comfortable and improved over last year but not premium for the price.
7.7
Support
Ankle strap and heel padding with moderate internal structure. Adds stability but overall lockdown and containment are inconsistent.
7.4
Fit
Runs true to size for most. Roomy one-piece bootie can cause heel slip and weak lockdown; laces may need frequent tightening.
50%
Outdoor
Harder rubber compound offers decent outdoor durability. Traction holds up adequately on rough courts though dust affects grip.
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Sizing
Generally true to size. Players seeking tighter containment can consider a half size down for a snugger fit.
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Width
Generous width and roomy upper. Narrow-footed players may experience excess space while wide feet should fit comfortably.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Nike Lebron 14 |  Nike Kobe Protro 3 |  New Balance Fresh Foam BB V3 |  Nike LeBron NXXT Genisus |  Li-Ning Wade 808 5 Ultra |  Air Jordan 40 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 7.9 | 8.2(0.3) | 8.8(0.9) | 8.2(0.3) | 8.9(1.0) | 8.8(0.9) | |
| User Rating | 7.7 | NA | 10.0(2.3) | 9.4(1.7) | 9.5(1.8) | NA | |
| Best Price | $174.99 | $169.99 $210 | $103.99 $130 | $56.23 $150 | $159 | $169.99 $205 | |
| Type of Cut | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 430g - 450g | NA | NA | NA | NA | 440g - 440g |
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Expert Reviews of the Nike Lebron 14:
Expert Rating: 7.9 (ranks #331 of 381)
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8.5
January 1, 2017
An improvement over the last year, but I didn't like the clunkiness of the transition and the $175 price tag is pretty steep.
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8.3
January 1, 2017
Ultimately, the things I like about the 14 overshadow those that I don’t. Because of that, I thoroughly enjoyed playing in it.
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8.2
January 1, 2017
The LeBron 14 isn’t perfect, but no shoe is. Impact protection and overall mobility are great, traction wasn't bad either.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
I value impact protection heavily, therefore, they are one of the best sneakers available right now.
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7.8
January 1, 2017
The overall court feel, transition, cushioning, and clean-floor traction make the LeBron 14 feel fast and smooth to play in.
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7.4
January 1, 2017
I consider the Lebron XIV one of the most comfortable but under performing Lebrons I’ve ever worn. Great cushioning and soft materials can only cover flaws to a certain extent.
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7.2
January 1, 2017
As a guard, I did not enjoy the shoe. But for big guys this should be a great shoe.
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User Reviews of the Nike Lebron 14:
User Rating: 7.7 (ranks #318 of 381)
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7.8
November 30, 2024
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Traction of the Nike Lebron 14:
Expert Traction Rating: 7.4 (ranks #351 of 381)
User Traction Rating: 7.0 (ranks #329 of 381)
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8.0
January 1, 2017
The traction is pretty standard.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
Clean court? All good. Dusty court? You’ll need to swipe.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
It gets the job done for sure, it just could have been better.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
It's good, not great.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
Depending on the floor, great. Or not great. Good, maybe?
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7.0
January 1, 2017
Traction on clean floors works well. However, on a dusty court you need to wipe constantly.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
On a clean court it was good, but it picks up a good amount of dust quickly.
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Cushion of the Nike Lebron 14:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.7 (ranks #163 of 381)
User Cushion Rating: 7.5 (ranks #305 of 381)
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8.0
January 1, 2017
The cushioning is pretty good, but to be honest I am not a big fan of the Hex Zoom setup.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Pod-based Zoom is back and feels better than ever.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Hex Zoom Air returns, and it is freaking awesome.
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10.0
January 1, 2017
The cushioning is absolutely beastly and the impact protection is top of the line.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Zoom, broken into the smaller units, is bouncy, responsive, and cushions every landing and step perfectly.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Cushioning is the highlight of the XIV.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
It wasn't amazing but felt okay
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Materials of the Nike Lebron 14:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.0 (ranks #271 of 381)
User Materials Rating: 8.0 (ranks #272 of 381)
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8.0
January 1, 2017
Materials are an upgrade over the previous year.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
I like the materials. I just don’t like having to pay $175 for this type of material.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
Overall, materials are good.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
Overall, the materials get the job done in a nice package, but they just don’t feel like $175 materials.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
I’m not a materials snob so the materials work fine and feel soft but for $175 I expect better.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
Materials do the job, but they could have been a little more premium.
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Support of the Nike Lebron 14:
Expert Support Rating: 7.7 (ranks #340 of 381)
User Support Rating: 8.0 (ranks #288 of 381)
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8.0
January 1, 2017
Ankle strap provides additional layer of support.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
Thanks to the shoe’s heel padding and the aforementioned strap, my feet were locked tight,
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7.0
January 1, 2017
This is one area that definitely could have been better overall.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
Support is good but still gives you a lot of flexibility.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Overall, this is probably the least supportive LeBron signature ever.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
Support isn’t great either.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
It's a pretty supportive shoe
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Fit of the Nike Lebron 14:
Expert Fit Rating: 7.4 (ranks #359 of 381)
User Fit Rating: 8.0 (ranks #299 of 381)
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8.0
January 1, 2017
A little bit of heel slippage for narrower feet.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
I was able to get a secure fit if I pulled the laces tight enough, and I found the strap to be very functional in adding a layer of security. But it all came at the price of comfort.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The LeBron 14 utilizes a one-piece bootie construction comprised of soft/flimsy materials.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
Lockdown is the weakest part of the shoe and the laces come undone easily
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7.0
January 1, 2017
Very questionable.
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6.0
January 1, 2017
It didn’t work for me at all. Movement on cuts inside the shoe, heel slip, you name it I had it.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
Lockdown wasn't great and there was a little bit of heel slippage.
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Durability of the Nike Lebron 14:
User Durability Rating: 7.0 (ranks #326 of 381)
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Outdoor of the Nike Lebron 14:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 50.0 (ranks #172 of 381)
User Outdoor Rating: NA
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fair
January 1, 2017
Traction was adequate outdoors.
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fair
January 1, 2017
We didn't test it, but outdoor use should be okay because the rubber is pretty hard.
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Width of the Nike Lebron 14:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
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slightly wide
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very wide
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slightly wide
January 1, 2017
A little bit of dead space on the upper.
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slightly wide
January 1, 2017
Going true to size might work out well for wide footers
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slightly wide
January 1, 2017
They are a bit roomy.
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slightly wide
January 1, 2017
The width is generous on the XIV
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very wide
January 1, 2017
If you have a narrow foot you are going to swim in it
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Size of the Nike Lebron 14:
very small
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true to size
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slightly long
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true to size
January 1, 2017
True to size.
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true to size
January 1, 2017
I also found the fit to be very true-to-size.
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½ size large
January 1, 2017
In order to maintain the best containment while playing in them I’d personally recommend going down 1/2 size.
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true to size
January 1, 2017
I'd say they fit true to size.
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true to size
January 1, 2017
Length-wise, true to size was the way to go
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true to size
January 1, 2017
These run very true to size.
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true to size
January 1, 2017
Go true to size
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