Li-Ning Jimmy Butler 1
Released 1/2023, Low Top, Jimmy Butler,
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8.2
EXPERT RATING
5 reviews
9.2
USER RATING
3 ratings
Jimmy Butler's debut shoe has impressive cushioning and support.
Best Suitable For:
A perfect pickup for fast, quick players who rely on stability.
Price Comparison:
Available at 3 shops | Official Retail Price: $139.99
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Sizing:
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Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Li-Ning Jimmy Butler 1 |  Puma Stewie 3 |  Jordan Why Not Zero.6 |  Jordan Zion 3 |  Jordan Luka 2 |  Jordan Tatum 2 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.2 | 8.0(0.2) | 7.9(0.3) | 8.0(0.2) | 8.3(0.1) | 7.7(0.5) | |
| User Rating | 9.2 | NA | 8.5(0.7) | 7.9(1.3) | 8.7(0.5) | 7.1(2.1) | |
| Best Price | $139.99 | $119.99 $125 | $109.99 $140 | $32.23 $140 | $59.97 $130 | $89.97 $125 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 370g - 390g | NA | 380g - 390g | NA | 390g - 410g | NA |
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Li-Ning Jimmy Butler 1 Review
Pros:
Drop-in Boom midsole is bouncy and comfy
Lockdown is stable and secure
Cons:
The outsole picks up dust quickly
Materials could be better for the price
Performance of the Li-Ning Jimmy Butler 1:
Li-Ning's Jimmy Butler (JB) 1 is the latest shoe to feature a foam outsole. The performance is solid on clean indoor courts, but dust pickup can cause issues.
The drop-in Boom foam midsole and shank plate create a springy cushioning setup.
The support is secure and stable. Many reviewers mention they enjoyed how locked down they felt.
The materials are thin, light, and breathable but could be more premium for the price.
Li-Ning's done a solid job with Jimmy's debut sneaker. They nailed the cushioning and support.
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Expert Reviews of the Li-Ning Jimmy Butler 1:
Expert Rating: 8.2 (ranks #223 of 330)
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8.6
July 11, 2023
The Li-Ning JB1 is a fast and stable shoe. The shoe is also incredibly bouncy. I love the construction as well. There's not much to complain about.
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8.4
July 11, 2023
The Li-Ning JB1 is an expensive shoe but a solid performer. The cushioning is springy, and I experienced no issues with the traction.
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8.2
July 11, 2023
I felt responsive and quick playing in the Li-Ning JB1. The upper is minimal, the cushion is comfortable, and the traction is decent.
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8.2
July 11, 2023
The Li-Ning JB1 is a solid shoe but is overpriced at retail. The cushioning is a top feature, but shifty players might want to double-check with the lateral containment.
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7.8
July 11, 2023
The Li-Ning Jimmy Butler 1 is only a decent performer on clean hardwood courts. The materials are the main disappointment, but the cushioning feels good.
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User Reviews of the Li-Ning Jimmy Butler 1:
User Rating: 9.2 (ranks #32 of 330)
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9.4
July 14, 2023
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8.2
November 8, 2023
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10.0
March 7, 2024
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Traction of the Li-Ning Jimmy Butler 1:
Expert Traction Rating: 8.0 (ranks #243 of 330)
User Traction Rating: 9.3 (ranks #58 of 330)
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9.0
July 11, 2023
The tread grips well, especially indoors.
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8.0
July 11, 2023
The outsole is foam. I had no issues with my grip on dusty courts.
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8.0
July 11, 2023
The foam outsole bites on clean courts, but the stop isn't as hard as the Curry shoes, which is a pro for the JB1. The shoe picks up dust moderately quickly.
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8.0
July 11, 2023
Dust pickup is an issue, but the overall traction performance was on point.
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7.0
July 11, 2023
I never felt 100% confident in this traction. I had minor slippage. The rubber grips, but it doesn't bite.
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Cushion of the Li-Ning Jimmy Butler 1:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.8 (ranks #110 of 330)
User Cushion Rating: 9.0 (ranks #88 of 330)
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9.0
July 11, 2023
The drop-in midsole is contoured and moulds to your foot well. When combined with the shank plate, the Boom foam feels like a bouncy springboard.
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9.0
July 11, 2023
Li-Ning uses a drop-in Boom midsole. The foam is thick and offers plenty of impact protection. It also feels bouncy.
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8.0
July 11, 2023
The forefoot feels springy, which I like. The Boom foam feels comfortable, but the sock liner of the drop-in midsole could be better.
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9.0
July 11, 2023
The Boom drop-in midsole is responsive and supportive. I was genuinely surprised by the impact protection and compression.
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9.0
July 11, 2023
The Boom drop-in midsole provides excellent impact protection and feels responsive.
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Materials of the Li-Ning Jimmy Butler 1:
Expert Materials Rating: 7.6 (ranks #285 of 330)
User Materials Rating: 8.3 (ranks #168 of 330)
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8.0
July 11, 2023
The upper is entirely Boom fibre, which is a TPU mesh. The tongue is my favourite part of the shoe too. I love how padded it is.
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8.0
July 11, 2023
The materials are comfy, and there's no break in time.
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8.0
July 11, 2023
Materials and build quality are solid. The upper is thin but comfortable.
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8.0
July 11, 2023
The upper is breathable. The materials are of good quality. The tongue bothered me during play, but it's not a dealbreaker.
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6.0
July 11, 2023
The textile becomes more flexible after a break-in period. The materials are a mixed bag overall. The build quality is a disappointment, though.
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Support of the Li-Ning Jimmy Butler 1:
Expert Support Rating: 8.8 (ranks #79 of 330)
User Support Rating: 9.3 (ranks #30 of 330)
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9.0
July 11, 2023
The heel counter and TPU plate on the midpart of the shoe keep you contained very well.
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9.0
July 11, 2023
The support is fantastic. The forefoot is locked down, and the midfoot wing keeps you contained. The lace lock also secures your foot.
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9.0
July 11, 2023
I was good to go for support and lockdown. I felt incredibly secure and stable.
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8.0
July 11, 2023
The lockdown was fine. I didn't have heel slippage issues, but lateral containment wasn't the best. My feet slid to the edge of the shoe a bit.
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9.0
July 11, 2023
The lockdown is impressive, and the shoe keeps you contained laterally with no issues.
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Fit of the Li-Ning Jimmy Butler 1:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.0 (ranks #228 of 330)
User Fit Rating: 9.0 (ranks #61 of 330)
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8.0
July 11, 2023
I'm pleasantly surprised with how accommodating the shoe is.
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8.0
July 11, 2023
I had no issues with the fit of the shoe. It's comfortable.
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8.0
July 11, 2023
The shoe fits me well.
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8.0
July 11, 2023
In my proper size, the shoe fit me nicely.
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8.0
July 11, 2023
The JB1 is easy to put on, even if your foot is wide. There's enough padding for the shoe to fit comfortably.
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Durability of the Li-Ning Jimmy Butler 1:
User Durability Rating: 8.0 (ranks #234 of 330)
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Outdoor of the Li-Ning Jimmy Butler 1:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 10.0 (ranks #255 of 330)
User Outdoor Rating: 25.0 (ranks #259 of 330)
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July 11, 2023
The rubber is fine for outdoors, but don't expect longevity.
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July 11, 2023
Do not use these shoes outdoors.
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July 11, 2023
The outsole is not suited for outdoor courts. The durability was wearing down indoors.
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no
July 11, 2023
It doesn't look like the grooves are durable enough for outdoor use.
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July 11, 2023
I don't recommend taking these shoes outdoors.
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Width of the Li-Ning Jimmy Butler 1:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
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regular
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slightly wide
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very wide
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regularly wide
July 11, 2023
The width is surprisingly accommodating.
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slightly narrow
July 11, 2023
The width feels average to slightly narrow.
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regularly wide
July 11, 2023
The shoe is average width.
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regularly wide
July 11, 2023
The toe box is wide enough for most players.
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Size of the Li-Ning Jimmy Butler 1:
very small
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slightly 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
July 11, 2023
Go true to size if you have a medium or 2E foot. Narrow footers can go true to size for a roomy fit or half a size down for a snug fit.
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true to size
July 11, 2023
Follow your size in centimetres.
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true to size
July 11, 2023
I suggest most people go true to size.
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½ size small
July 11, 2023
I went up half a size.
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true to size
July 11, 2023
I went true to size.
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