Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12
Released 12/2023, Low Top, Dwyane Wade,
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8.9
EXPERT RATING
8 reviews
9.4
USER RATING
17 ratings
The Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12 is a fantastic shoe with close-to-top-tier traction and cushioning.
Best Suitable For:
The Way of Wade All City 12 is best for guards or players who play fast and rely on court feel and responsiveness.
Price Comparison:
Available at 3 shops | Official Retail Price: $149.99
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Weight & Sizing:
Weight:
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Sizing:
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Width:
narrow
wide
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade 10 |  Nike Air Zoom G.T. Cut |  Nike Lebron 21 |  Air Jordan 38 Low |  Nike Air Zoom G.T. Cut 2 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.9 | 8.9(0.0) | 8.8(0.1) | 8.9(0.0) | 8.6(0.3) | 8.5(0.4) | |
| User Rating | 9.4 | 9.5(0.1) | 9.3(0.1) | 9.2(0.2) | 9.5(0.1) | 8.7(0.7) | |
| Best Price | $149 | $225 | $66.97 $170 | $96.97 $200 | $113.97 $175 | $99.97 $130 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | NA | 360g - 370g | 410g - 430g | NA | NA | 380g - 400g |
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Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12 Review
Pros:
Comfortable and responsive Boom foam
Grippy traction on all surfaces
Cons:
Shoe retains a lot of heat
Performance of the Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12:
Li-Ning continues to put out top-quality performance shoes with this year's All City 12.
The traction performs consistently well on all surfaces, and the rubber holds up outdoors.
Li-Ning's Boom foam cushioning is a favourite among reviewers. It feels responsive and offers plenty of court feel.
Reviewers had no complaints about any of the support and lockdown features.
The materials feel sturdier than last year's model without sacrificing comfort.
The Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12 is a top-notch performer. It has no noticeable weaknesses, and the traction and cushioning excel.
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Expert Reviews of the Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12:
Expert Rating: 8.9 (ranks #16 of 333)
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9 - Great
8
8 - Good
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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9.3
December 28, 2023
The Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12 is surefooted and offers tremendous performance. The cushioning is incredible, and the traction enables all types of movement.
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9.2
April 21, 2024
The Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12 is one of my favourite shoes of 2024. Both traction and cushioning are excellent, and the shoe has no weaknesses.
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9.0
April 5, 2024
The Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12 is a fantastic performer. The traction pattern is amazing, the cushioning is comfortable, and the support is outstanding.
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8.8
March 17, 2024
Li-Ning's Way of Wade All City 12 is one of the most well-rounded shoes of the year. The shoe is the entire package with its excellent traction and balanced cushioning.
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8.8
January 17, 2024
The Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12 is my favourite model in the lineup. I recommend the shoe for all positions.
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8.7
January 8, 2024
The Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12 is a must-cop. The cushioning is comfortable, and the traction is one of the best. I also enjoyed the material improvement.
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8.6
January 16, 2024
The Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12 is low to the ground and fast. The cushioning has incredible court feel, and the traction is consistent.
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8.6
January 21, 2024
The Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12 continues the impressive performance from the All City line. The cushioning offers more impact protection, and the materials feel better.
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User Reviews of the Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12:
User Rating: 9.4 (ranks #14 of 333)
10 - Amazing
8
9 - Great
9
8 - Good
0
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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9.6
February 14, 2024
this MUST be one of the BEST shoes in 2024, the traction so good, the boom midsole really sof and good courtfeel-bouncy for PG,SG or even SF. materials and support better than the all city 11 v2. Go true to size if u have a narrow and medium foot go true to size.
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9.2
April 13, 2024
The cushion is enjoyable for who likes the feel of bouncy foam in the heel, but i dont feel much on the forefoot. Traction is amazing, so is the material.
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9.6
July 21, 2024
This shoe brought me a comfortable feeling helping me have mang good performance both indoor and outdoor. I rate this as my favorite shoe in 2024, tbh
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8.8
Sunday at 06:46 PM
Amazing shoes not gonna lie, everything just perfectly fit to me
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Traction of the Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12:
Expert Traction Rating: 9.3 (ranks #42 of 333)
User Traction Rating: 9.6 (ranks #26 of 333)
10 - Amazing
15
9 - Great
9
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
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10.0
December 28, 2023
The outsole tread is chunky, and it performs well indoors and outdoors. These are some of the most surefooted shoes I've tested.
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10.0
April 21, 2024
The traction performs extremely well.
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9.0
April 5, 2024
The traction performance is fantastic. You will not have to wipe at all.
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10.0
March 17, 2024
The traction performance is excellent on all courts and court conditions.
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9.0
January 17, 2024
The traction performance feels great on all surfaces.
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9.5
January 8, 2024
The grip is top-notch and super consistent.
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9.0
January 16, 2024
The traction performs well on clean courts, but dust causes some drop off. The performance is just below top-tier.
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8.0
January 21, 2024
The performance is decent, but the dust pickup bothers me. I had no problems with clean courts.
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Cushion of the Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12:
Expert Cushion Rating: 9.4 (ranks #30 of 333)
User Cushion Rating: 9.5 (ranks #27 of 333)
10 - Amazing
13
9 - Great
11
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
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9.5
December 28, 2023
The full-length Boom midsole provides plenty of energy return. This setup has one of the most protective foams available.
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10.0
April 21, 2024
The Boom midsole is my favourite aspect of the shoe. It's extremely comfortable, and I love the strobel board. The impact protection and court feel are insane.
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9.5
April 5, 2024
You get a ton of impact protection at the back of the shoe. The forefoot is close to the floor and offers an impressive court feel.
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9.0
March 17, 2024
The full-length Boom foam has a slightly responsive bouncy feeling and offers plenty of impact protection.
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9.0
January 17, 2024
The Boom foam is one of my favourite parts of the sneaker. I love the impact protection and the responsiveness.
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9.0
January 8, 2024
The full-length Boom foam is consistently responsive and comfortable. It also offers a solid court feel.
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10.0
January 16, 2024
You're going to love the setup if you're a guard. I love the court feel and responsiveness. The impact protection is adequate, too.
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9.0
January 21, 2024
The shank setup offers a solid springback. I enjoy the step-in comfort of the Boom foam. It's better for impact protection.
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Materials of the Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.3 (ranks #117 of 333)
User Materials Rating: 9.1 (ranks #30 of 333)
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8
9 - Great
6
8 - Good
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5 - Poor
0
9.0
December 28, 2023
The upper is my favourite part of the shoe. It provides solid containment and exceptional breathability.
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8.0
April 21, 2024
The mesh upper is lightweight and breathable. I like how supportive the materials feel.
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8.0
April 5, 2024
The materials are nothing special. They're strong, lightweight, and breathable.
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8.0
March 17, 2024
The materials are basic, thin, and breathable. It's a combination of plastic and textiles. I love the laces, though.
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8.0
January 17, 2024
The heel comfort and padding feel comfortable. I enjoy the materials. My only complaint is the sneaker feels hot.
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8.0
January 8, 2024
I enjoy the material upgrade. The shoe feels sturdier and more durable without sacrificing comfort.
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8.0
January 16, 2024
I like the upper materials. The fuse above the toecap is comfortable, and the shoe feels minimal.
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9.0
January 21, 2024
The materials feel softer. The textile upper offers structure and containment.
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Support of the Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12:
Expert Support Rating: 9.1 (ranks #13 of 333)
User Support Rating: 9.1 (ranks #49 of 333)
10 - Amazing
7
9 - Great
14
8 - Good
4
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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10.0
December 28, 2023
I love the heel counter. The containment is excellent, too.
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9.0
April 21, 2024
I enjoy the two shank plates in the midsole. The torsional support is fantastic.
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9.5
April 5, 2024
The support is one of the shoe's most standout features. The heel counter is rigid and secure, and the plastic midsole caging keeps you contained laterally.
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9.0
March 17, 2024
Both heel and midfoot lockdown are great. I didn't have issues with lateral containment either.
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9.0
January 17, 2024
There's no heel slip, and the support and lockdown are secure.
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9.0
January 8, 2024
Containment, lockdown, and stability feel very good.
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8.0
January 16, 2024
I had zero issues with the support and lockdown. My foot was not leaving the footbed, and the stability is solid.
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9.0
January 21, 2024
You feel secure and locked down around the heel. The base width keeps you feeling stable, too.
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Fit of the Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.3 (ranks #142 of 333)
User Fit Rating: 9.1 (ranks #34 of 333)
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
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8.0
December 28, 2023
The fit feels narrow and tapered towards the end of the toe box. It feels better after an extended break-in period.
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9.0
April 21, 2024
I like how the shoe fits. The length is perfect, and the upper accommodates my foot well.
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9.0
April 5, 2024
This shoe fits like a glove. I had no extra volume in the toe box either.
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8.0
March 17, 2024
The fit is slightly long, but it doesn't affect the performance.
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8.0
January 8, 2024
The fit feels slightly slim and tight, but it improves performance.
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8.0
January 16, 2024
My shoe fit me long because I went up half a size. The toe box feels snug, though.
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8.0
January 21, 2024
The fit feels comfortable around my foot. It contains my feet nicely.
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Durability of the Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12:
User Durability Rating: 9.5 (ranks #24 of 333)
10 - Amazing
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8 - Good
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5 - Poor
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Outdoor of the Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 83.3 (ranks #48 of 333)
User Outdoor Rating: 85.7 (ranks #52 of 333)
Good (100%)
14
Fair (50%)
6
Bad (0%)
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fair
December 28, 2023
The outdoor performance is solid.
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good
April 21, 2024
The rubber's durability and traction performance are excellent outdoors.
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good
April 5, 2024
I think you can take this pair outdoors.
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good
March 17, 2024
The rubber is durable enough for outdoor use.
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fair
January 16, 2024
The rubber outsole is durable enough for outdoors.
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good
January 21, 2024
The rubber is thick enough for outdoor use.
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Width of the Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12:
very narrow
0
slightly narrow
8
regular
11
slightly wide
3
very wide
1
slightly narrow
December 28, 2023
2E feet can go true to size for a performance fit or up half a size for a roomier fit.
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regularly wide
April 21, 2024
The materials are soft and accommodating enough for my wide feet.
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slightly narrow
April 5, 2024
The toe box is slightly narrow.
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slightly narrow
January 8, 2024
I suggest going up half a size.
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regularly wide
January 16, 2024
The width is normal.
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regularly wide
January 21, 2024
The width is more accommodating than the 11, but I recommend going up half a size for wider feet.
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Size of the Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12:
very small
0
slightly small
2
true to size
16
slightly long
6
very long
0
true to size
December 28, 2023
Narrow and medium feet can go true to size.
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true to size
April 21, 2024
I recommend going true to size.
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true to size
April 5, 2024
I went with my standard size 10.5.
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true to size
March 17, 2024
I would recommend going true to size.
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½ size small
January 8, 2024
I went half a size up.
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true to size
January 16, 2024
I recommend going true to size.
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true to size
January 21, 2024
I went true to size.
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