The Nike LeBron Soldier 12 "Hot Lava" (AO4054-800) released Saturday, November 17, 2018.
Original retail (2018): $140 · Lowest resale ask: $165 on GOAT (Nov 6, 2026)
Colorway: Hot Lava/Black-White · Style code: AO4054-800 · Release date: November 17, 2018 · Lowest resale ask: $165 · Availability: Available now
Sources: GOAT's catalog (release date), Nike's product feed (original retail) · stores checked Nov 6, 2026, 4:24 PM ET
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Jason Petrie drew the Soldier 12 around a player who breaks defenses rather than beats them, and Hot Lava is the version that leans hardest on color. Velcro straps cross the forefoot over a Battleknit upper, with a neon heel behind them. December 2018, $140.
Written with AI from brand specs; facts checked against our catalog data on Aug 8, 2026.