Li-Ning Gamma Performance Review By Real Foot Doctor - Is It TOO Light?

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Real foot doctor reviews the Li-Ning Gamma basketball shoe with a teardown, durability tests and performance tests on the basketball court. Li-Ning claims these are the lightest basketball shoes on the market, but what does that mean for their performance?
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:23 Uppers of the Li-Ning Gamma
03:43 Midsole teardown of the Li-Ning Gamma
05:04 Outsole tread of the Li-Ning Gamma
08:15 Fit of the Li-Ning Gamma
10:41 Performance of the Li-Ning Gamma
As a foot doctor I look at basketball shoes and basketball sneaker technology a bit differently as I focus more on what foot types benefit from these shoes as well as the basketball shoe's functional attributes on the basketball court
Some of the main areas we cover in this basketball shoe playtest, teardown and performance review are:
- The weight, durability, fit and playability
- What are the features of the insole, midsole, and outsole
- Li-Ning basketball shoe technology explained
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[@FootDoctorZach]

2024 Basketball Shoe Guide (w/ updates): geni.us/hoopshoeguide

[@user-gt1eg5gy4]

@FootDoctorZach can you do the best mesh mid/high top sneakers video? With breathing temps

[@itlitlitl6]

Great content. Thanks. Can you recommend on most breathable basketball shoes? And for a wide foot..

[@7loveyours7]

Hey Doc, can you review the Li-Ning Power 10 Premium shoe?!

[@QueMusiQ]

As light and as supportive as it is, and with both rebound and impact protection? These are for serious ballers. These are not for casual ninjas wit handles, not for lifestyle, not for the whole team. You gotta be a smaller guard with a ballislife mixtape with a custom beat by Arab Muzic and an uncle that used to be in rotation with the nuggets. Think of it this way: you don’t choose between a shoe like this and some brons. These are for real ballers who don’t want to put any more minutes on their three pair of grinches you already own while 14 and 6’5”. Ol’ Shaqir O’Neal lookin a**, The REST of us can wait for a Kai 1 reissue or a Kobe 6 or 8 Protro.

[@vakhokvara3422]

Thank you for the upload. Also, is there a hole under the forefoot through the carbon fiber plate like there is one under the heel? It is hard to make out from the video. Thanks

[@adrianovergne8512]

Congratulations once again for your accurate analysis of this wonderful sneaker. Hugs, good health and peace...

[@AllenStaagata]

Been waiting for this doc! Great breakdown as usual. Thank you for bringing this one early. One last vid I’m waiting tho for me to decide which ones the best, looking forward on the LiNing Liren V4 lows. Much love doc!🙏🏻🔥🫶🏼

[@gyrozeppeli5628]

Lining and Anta is cooking! 🔥🔥🔥except the price point tho 😅

[@QueMusiQ]

As a Bahamian American in Cali from the Bay, I got into Anya with the Klay Thompson line. They look fire too. Probably the best shoe for looks AND performance.

[@b.lukito6063]

anta & 361 more affordable

[@devindillard1918]

Love to see good tech and materials being used for basketball shoes. I worked retail for many years and I was sick of the low quality high price tag basketball shies that were coming my out. Nike and Adidas were ripping us off big time. Li-Ning shoes are a common thing to see now on local courts which is kinda crazy. My dad just recently purchased the WOW all city 12’s and he loves the quality of all the materials (he liked KD’s before)

[@user-nh4vp3tk5y]

As a Chinese, I would like to say that before high school, I always wore Nike, but in recent years, Li Ning, Anta, these sneakers are really too popular, you go to the stadium, a few families, 80% of Chinese young people choose our own brand, I think not only the price, but also the performance and quality, really more sincere than Nike

[@ryanreviews8566]

I am absolutely in love with Li-ning gear right now. they're ACTALLY the best brand for looks AND perfomance, period.

[@masonwrisley2748]

Closing in on 200k, been here since 250 subs

[@FootDoctorZach]

Man those were the days haha

[@masonwrisley2748]

@@FootDoctorZach for real, love watching the channel grow

[@Ixthal04]

Great to see Dr. Zach get to disect the shoe before I go grab them!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@LordVlad2321]

Great review Dr Zach, always given us great quality content!! 💪🏿🧠💯 Cannot wait for the review of the Li-Ning Bad Five 3.0 Ultra those are bad boys !!! 🏆🏆🏆

[@Mcali1984]

I wish Adidas would make an Adidas Rose 4/4.5 low. Would be similar to this. Never knew about this show. Awesome review as always. 🍻

[@TunnelvisionC]

Terrific video as always! Would still love to see the NB 796 v4

[@FootDoctorZach]

Saw them in Palm Springs- didn’t see much difference

[@TunnelvisionC]

@@FootDoctorZach good to know, thanks for getting back to me!

[@xFreyelis]

Hey Dr.Zach, any 2024 recommendations for Nurse Shoes on 12-hour Duties when it comes to comfort standing and going back & forth stations?

[@user-om5em8dg2g]

Will you review the Li-ning Li ren 4 v2? (The low cut)

[@yosefw6938]

Reminds me of their Saga Tokyo Olympic badminton shoe tbh, except with a slightly wider base.

[@bboystance1670]

Dope vid as usual! These are clean but dang the cost to ship these as well as customs is no joke!

[@FootDoctorZach]

I know its nuts

[@ruoqingzhang6810]

Hello Doctor Zach! New subscriber here, very informative content. How do these fit compared to AE1? Thanks in advance!

[@leonardreyes7283]

Hi doc, lining has another line called , Ultra Light, very similar can you compare them to see what is the lightest and,better please?

[@Clubulls]

Will you be reviewing the precision 7?

[@theabysmaldude]

Traction pattern reminds me so much of the AG4 ngl

[@EricHsu-wv8jd]

Almost the same!

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yeah it’s almost exactly the same

[@simonebernasconi8635]

Well done. I follow your interesting videos. I'd like to know what do you think if it is possible of the recent remake of the Nike Air Flight Huarache (1992). I own the Lakers Away version (Kobe Bryant wear them in 2003/2004 season) and would like to know if they are still current in terms of performance. Thanks

[@joshdeteralifestyle14]

Zach please review the lining liren 4 and compare it to the gamma :) we'll be happy to watch it

[@fippranfnurposson2670]

Would this work on the padel court gripwise? Looking at the pattern (looks similar to a clay type of pattern which is very common on padel shoes) of the shoe it looks like it could work. I've been looking for a super light shoe to use.

[@nwtx8004]

What is a recommended site to cop these?

[@go_loco1285]

Hey I’m not sure if you reply to comments like this but I want to get some close to the ground shoes that have bounce do u have any recommendations

[@sickyute]

How do these compare to the yushuai untra u reviewed?

[@jakevincenttagaro6388]

Hello doc can you review qiaodan shoes like the finceng rise v1 and v2 the keldon johnson shoe

[@samuelcousins5898]

Would love to see you do the Lining Liren 4 v2. They look similar and are actually affordable.

[@chris-pq8lr]

Which is lighter in size 11,the kobe 8 or these?

[@ghostwolf7673]

If can I would like to see you try out the crossover culture snipers. Please and thank you.

[@blastu99]

Will putting a new insole like game day pro help increase shock absorption more? Will this shoe also be really good for volleyball?

[@JackieOoi198]

Not really… this shoe is more for running movement… but volleyball has more jumping and side movement

[@user-li3fy7dm8e]

$300 price tag😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@bob_marley-t2s]

$80 max for me to buy signature shoes

[@lukacs654]

Average li ning flagship shoe:

[@grahamcarmichael6567]

Li Ning’s prices are insane in US but I believe if you buy them in China they are normal prices

[@EricHsu-wv8jd]

@@grahamcarmichael6567 Buy them in China when November 11

[@zacchriyh5595]

​@@grahamcarmichael6567i think because so many new Technology like sandwiched high carbon plate (like in running shoes) and the upper that so thin, yeah i think Basketball shoes every year be so lighter and lighter. And i think someday brand like Adidas and Nike gonna use the type of sandwich carbon fiber plate on Basketball shoes like a Chinese brand 361° and Li-Ning

[@adnelyt5027]

Bro where do you buy li ning shoes im sacred to buy wades on the official website

[@jro937]

I'm trying to find your video that talks something about barefoot or hallux valgus and the role of the in flare of shoes with regards to repeated split stepping. If you don't remember what it is could you please make a video about it, I'm really curious about your professional opinion. There's so many sources out there that have conflicting point of views albeit legitimate but none of them really address court sports like tennis/basketball/etc.

[@devv8]

For those of us not liking the price (understandable 😂) these other brands actually make GREAT LOWER cost alternates of their big tech ones. The Gamma is BASICALLY just the GT Cut with actual ball detail and not just hype but if you can’t afford them, try the Lieren V4 lows (I might be spelling that wrong btw)

[@bryndwyanelim9355]

Did you already saw the new precision 7

[@alexandertischendorf153]

Wow 10 or gamma? Which is the better option?

[@charbelabetian6522]

I'm a big fan of your reviews. Basically i watched every video of you reviewing basketball shoes and I made my decisions based on your reviews (and i am glad i did). My comment might go unnoticed but i have a suggestion for the grip ramp test ! If I'm not mistaken you let all shoes slip at their natural weight (without adding weights) which might give a slight advantage to some shoes (and this is a biased advantage as it has more to do with the mass of the shoe rather than grip). A slight modification could be is that you set a weight bar let's say 1kilograms and you make the shoe plus the weights add up to that weight. This way all of your shoes are tested for the same amount of weight:) (a clever way you could do so it to put a balloon inside the shoe and fill it with water until you get the weight you desire ) . Again it's a small suggestion but i hope it helps !! (Once again whatever you do is more than enough for all of us it's just i thought about removing the bias of weight)

[@FootDoctorZach]

Thank you - they slip at the same point regardless of weight because of the inclined plane- force of gravity and force of friction cancel out

[@charbelabetian6522]

@@FootDoctorZach Thanksss a lot Dr !!! I didn't imagine you'd reply. All the love and support!!!

[@mylesgalos1679]

Linings wow my preferred shoes

[@kalbaker9941]

Can you review the lining liren 4v2

[@xueyichee229]

For the fit section of your videos, is TTS our brannock size, or our size according to your sizing guide?

[@FootDoctorZach]

Sizing guide

[@xueyichee229]

@@FootDoctorZach thanks!

[@Sekhenry22]

Do you recommend move game insole or power step in these or it doesn’t need it because of the way the shoe is built ?

[@FootDoctorZach]

Both will introduce some slippage

[@theguywholovesyou2525]

Thanks doc! 👌👌👌 Which is better? JB2 or Gamma?

[@FootDoctorZach]

Check out their URS scores and that will give you my thoughts- but its player-dependent

[@theguywholovesyou2525]

Okay doc! Thank you. 👌👌👌

[@donlipsy2891]

Great video, as always. Zero chance I’m dropping $300 on a single pair of hoop shoes, though.

[@trempax]

can you review the serious player 1 player 1 plus?

[@FootDoctorZach]

I’ve had such issues getting those shoes in - recently I’ve had a streak of bad luck with shipping

[@trempax]

@@FootDoctorZach i have a pair of the normal player 1, do you think the 1 plus fit like the normal player 1?

[@SizzleSureShot]

Foot Doctor Zach got the first English review😮😮.

[@ShowtimeJ5]

Where to buy?

[@gojira2404]

I'd love these but I hope its price tag would go down. Still think a good alternative for these are the AC 12s.

[@krakenation4129]

Price on their website got bumped up to $500 now...

[@efx80]

How about the Liren 4 v2's? I heard they better than kobe 5s

[@lochl2]

Reminds me of those ultra light Adidas shoes from when D Rose was MVP

[@yahchaigad5766]

I hope you eventually do a review on the Li-Ning Wade Flash it's suprisingly only $99

[@FootDoctorZach]

In the mail

[@PROTOGgouki]

Liren 4 aka Sharp blade is also Li Ning's flagship. Perhaps a review? 😏

[@khelswitchph3123]

Please make a review of ADIDAS BOUNCE LEGENDS

[@yahchaigad5766]

How can I see your 2023 basketball shoe guide? I have the 2024 one but I want to see the specs and URS scores for some older shoes you've reviewed in the past.

[@FootDoctorZach]

There should be a link to the guide in the email with the 2024- if not you can e-mail me from the email you used to purchase and ill have it sent over to you

[@yahchaigad5766]

@@FootDoctorZach Thanks I see it now.

[@marcquinngamayo1597]

Do some reviews about Wade Flash 2.0🔥

[@evan1190]

Liren 4 v2 review soon?

[@Longsen]

Can you post your Universal Rating of each shoe on your website or something? I'm trying to look for new hoop shoes asap, so all day today I've been watching a few of your videos. I've already watched most of these videos in the past, so right now I'm just forwarding to the end to see the rating. It would be helpful if you posted all of your shoe ratings on your website or something, so I can just go check out which shoe had the highest scores & come back to KZbin to watch the videos of those specific shoes.

[@FootDoctorZach]

It’s in the 2024 basketball shoe guide linked in the description - it’s a Google sheet

[@Longsen]

@@FootDoctorZach Oh wow, thanks for the fast reply!!!

[@lucasmaia4813]

Hi doctor, I'm from Brazil and the climate here is very hot and humid. I always have very sweaty (even wet) socks at the end of the game. What would be the ideal sock for this type of situation? I've already tried several socks.

[@FootDoctorZach]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqS0c5t7jLKdn80si=wnWjiG5l7MIn_pBi

[@andremorris4305]

These some how remind me of the Nike GT 2

[@guillaumechampagne8662]

Im a badminton player looking to get into volleyball do you guys think this shoes would be a good choice for both sport?

[@FootDoctorZach]

No

[@Justa_kid1950]

How much are they?

[@NotRicky1310]

For anyone wondering about the price, its actually 1199CNY which is about 170 usd, but i dont think they have distributer in US unlike the WOW series, so definitely overpriced in the current US market.

[@darkhorsekicks]

I get GT Cut 1 vibes too.

[@blauwalmatrix]

I really don't like the price of those shoes.. gamma, Butler, wow10 etc.. but! I recommend the all cities!❤

[@SLAPTALK]

Lightest shoe, heaviest price tag. 😆🏷😭

[@jeroen1989]

What were those socks with the yellow pads on your ankle?

[@micahmuhr4677]

I want to know too

[@jrandomx8548]

We will really never see Nike do a full length carbon fiber shank plate with a zoom turbo unit and cushlon or zoomx or react for a bball shoe….

[@patricktuwaidan4705]

The design kind of reminds me of GT Cut 1

[@gryz5921]

they look like gt cut 2 but 300$ is crazy for a basketball shoe

[@bone_and_golf]

vs wow10 low?

[@jmad906]

So do you rate the JB2 above these? 🤔 36.5 rating on the JB2…

[@stevescott5858]

Is that the actual name of the shoe?

[@revenge_vibex7797]

I wish I can get just any type of basketball also its ok from you 😢❤

[@Wesidecades]

Dis shoes isv'GOAT' for now ,less than 300g in size 10

[@shankariyer3726]

how tf did you get these?

[@user-ie1ez3sq2m]

Hi I’m your fan from Taiwan and I really like your video. You give so many details of the shoes and that is why I keep fallowing your latest video,but sadly you didn’t make the video with Anta three-point rain 1and 2, they look great and I hope you can show us them soon (please ◉‿◉ψ(｀∇´)ψ

[@devv8]

Li Ning whole motto is “Let’s take other bigger brand’s busted hype shoes and actually fix them” the Gamma is literally just the full potential of the GT Cut😂😂

[@ianwebb2184]

Liren 4 V2 low pls!!!!

[@baratiecook]

I was expecting a caterpillar boot basketball and tennis review this April 1st. So disappointed.

[@Wladislav]

Let's see some sale prices. 😅

[@angbangis]

Save your money and get the Liren 4 v2 Lows instead. Its basically the same shoe, same cushion, same setup, just different colourways.

[@sinwatintararak2783]

🔥❤️🏀

[@TheMiracleOfTheValley]

Full length carbon fiber shank. From heel to toe. 👌

[@phantomv69]

Been here since 2020 👑

[@FootDoctorZach]

You’re the real MVP

[@orlandobaum5952]

he has the best missmatch hoop shoe rotation in history

[@FootDoctorZach]

RIP my back though

[@roldanclosa5539]

As always a great review. If i have a $300 for a shoe ill take those rather than kobe's that are just expensive because of kobe himself. Technology is really amazing worth every $$$.

[@joshjosh8006]

Wow10 or gamma?

[@Marc-.]

gamma

[@raya472]

Yeah yeah yeah I saw it, Court victory...nice🙂

[@NotHereToHelp21]

Hold on Li Ning just straight giving Budgetish shoes or complete robbery 😂

[@yla1630]

gamma vs wow10🧐

[@bryan.m9902]

Crazy shoe but the price...

[@ricoswabe18]

Li Ning has great chemists..

[@umaninstrumentalityprject2989]

As expected, just like Li-Ning's badminton stuff

[@sutthaleawpaphada9673]

Zap 1

[@mbmuhr1]

What are the actual socks you wear? I love the look of the padding on them

[@jacobperez8726]

They look like gt cut 2

[@JayzsMr]

Is this the perfect basketball shoe?

[@canemagbanua7329]

it hurt when he cut the shoe😭😭

[@nitroerza8988]

When I'm rich ima get some

[@andremorris4305]

Even lighter than the Nike Kobe 8?