Way of Wade All City 12 Encore: Is This the New Brand to Beat?

[@doch9399]

Li Ning is killing it with technology! I want the gamma 1, it’s just too expensive. Jimmie Butler’s shoe is also crazy nice.

[@Mytube6138]

All that tech and the shoes are still uncomfortable :/

[@jasonjones3694]

I love the WOW , been rocking with them since the 8

[@craigsimmons5591]

@@doch9399 them shoes garbage

[@mattsechelski1541]

"A little stitious" -Michael Scott -Jodi

[@Bliu2th]

Its insane that Li-Ning's team shoes have better shoe tech than Signature's from other brands

[@arukakirigiri5055]

True. Jordan has kept on clinging with the old Jordan's

[@TheRoadLessChosen]

@@arukakirigiri5055kept on clinging?

[@XanielMarino]

Because they actually let the player they partnered with have creative control. Nike doesn’t let their athletes have real input like they used to whereas Wade has a direct hand in all of a WOW shoe’s development from start to finish. This is why I think Anta will catch up quick too since they made Kyrie a CCO

[@arukakirigiri5055]

@@TheRoadLessChosen they have always relied on old Jordan sneakers but they just change the colorway. Then, they will release an OG colorway or original trim when sales go down. In fact, their signature Nike/Jordan sneakers like Tatum, Westbrook, CP3, and D-Book sucks compared to signature sneakers of Adidas let alone Li-ning or ANTA

[@ericburton1244]

@@arukakirigiri5055the Tatums, Lukas, and Zions are all way better than almost all Adidas shoes. The newest Hardens are dope… bout it tho. the AEs are okay but I’d never get them over the Luka 3s or Zion 3s

[@xnow37x]

Rafiki throwing Simba had me dying. Edits are undefeated. Thanks for keeping us updated with all the new shoes. 🤙🏼

[@jjcornelio7741]

Way of wade has been killing it!

[@beandonple]

I saw Li Ning drop the Encores and have been waiting for this video!

[@manguman7547]

Have you guys heard of the uncivilized sneaker? They're making some hoop shoes that follow the minimalist criteria ( for shape toebox zero drop etc.) it would be dope if you could review them. Something different that could be an option for some hoopers out there. Im interested in trying them but for what shoes cost now and days I'd rather be certain. Which is why this channel is such a good resource. Keep doing what y'all doing man!

[@ronaldflamingo8711]

@@manguman7547 word, I've been keeping an eye on more reviews for the Uncivilized Sneaker since I already have barefoot shoes (just need a bit more cushion lol)

[@TheRoadLessChosen]

Aren’t those shoes super expensive? Never get hoopers with a shoe that expensive

[@manguman7547]

@@TheRoadLessChosen I did say they are pricey in the comment... But it seems like all these basketball shoes are expensive nowadays. I only buy stuff on sale really

[@ericburton1244]

@@manguman7547you can get Tatums and some Zions for under 100 bucks. If they’re not the JORDAN Jordan’s, they’re usually not over 130 no sale no nothing.. Which is like sub-100 twenty years ago. Not bad at all for performance basketball shoes that also look dope af

[@Real-Ez]

7:00 Yo that edit caught me off guard😂 made me laugh😂

[@nugrahasaputera]

Just ordered the announcement colorway because it reminds me so much to my main kicks in HS, Converse Wade 1 😂 Glad you confirm that it looks really similar, which is pretty DOPE !

[@dukestarfighter]

Gotta say, these are exciting! Li Ning and specifically Way of Wade is really leaps and bounds ahead of the competition.

[@MikePapaFiver]

I bought my first Li Ning in July… now I’ve got four pairs. They are insanely good on court… that’s what matters 😊

[@MrJpong23]

G.I. JOOOOEEEEEE !!! that made me laugh so hard! HAHAHA Super Agree with Nightwing on these! Way of Wade killin it!

[@elijahdelacruz3204]

For me, the item used to be my Ankle compression sleeves. Back in my high school days, I used to sprain my ankles alot, so I started using those ankle support compression sleeves. Even after strengthening my ankles and improving my footwork, I still used the ankle supports cause I just felt more secure and like I could perform better. It was only about a year ago when I ditched the supports. PS. I agree with the being superstitious part. Like for some reason I feel as if I shoot the ball better in some of my shoes more so than other pairs I have, so I’d always have one of those shoes ready in my trunk as a backup 😂

[@raulurangarodriguez]

I just got those from overseas work travel. Long story short, I love them!!

[@C-Thunder]

Chris is not lying, everyone is talking about these shoes on other platforms!

[@JoshuaC923]

I'm looking at their running shoes but they only bring in badminton shoes in my country

[@aprichman]

Yeah because these Chinese companies are paying them to talk about them and if they want to keep getting paid they will say nice things about the shoes and find emphasize the pros instead of the cons

[@innoc3ntbystndr]

Marketing pro here! Chinese brands may have advanced tech, but their main challenge lies in branding. They struggle to create a strong brand identity especially in North America and Europe. They could benefit from emulating their Asian counterparts, such as Japan and Korea. For instance, Li Ning could potentially become more popular if it adopted branding and a logo style similar to Japan's ASICS.

[@darkky65]

such a ??? take, Li-Ning has much better marketing over Asics, not to mention that they're outright bigger than Asics (#4 behind Anta, Adidas and Nike) Yonex in badminton would be a much better comparison for branding and domination in their sport, not that Li-Ning is a slouch there, that's where they started breaking out before basketball. ASICS barely does marketing but gets by with sheer quality (similar to New Balance) no shade to ASICS, they're my favorite shoe brand right now, they just feel right on feet.

[@More-Sauce-Man]

Just ordered the white toe version. I cant freakin wait. Gorgeous shoe.

[@ranessance]

That G. I. Joe clip took me out 😂 Edit: then the Lion King clip took me out again 💀💀💀

[@teddyp421]

Just had my first pair of WOW delivered yesterday and they are amazing

[@Thatkidwally]

My answer for the QOTD I need my insoles. Either Aetrex or Move

[@pinapple9999]

I love the designs, remind me of adidas Hardens vol.2 and I loved those. Honestly WoW and Harden are the best modern hoop shoes.

[@justinjacobe]

Nice to see that Adidas Harden's spawned a new form/style for basketball sneakers.

[@CBall97CEP]

I use a compression knee sleeve on my right knee because i dislocated my knee awhile back. It feels like it holds it together, even after at this point it 98% healed

[@truthnotfeelings]

Yes Li-Ning is easily the best value for money and I would encourage any hooper to buy from them Traction is durable so the shoe lasts long (especially in the AC 12 originals) AC12 original comes with a double shank, one too and one bottom and caged cushion (medial isn’t). Point is the Cushion will maintain its elite performance for much longer, I.e not bottom out. If you want a premium performer, which will be remain a premium performer for a long time, at the same or better price then the swoosh or stripes and you want the swoosh to start providing better tech, buy Li-Ning. Vote with your wallet

[@_joshcallueng]

wdym by ac12 original? is it better than the v2 that came out?

[@truthnotfeelings]

​ @_joshcallueng so for outdoor use undoubtedly. The outsole tread of the 12s is much deeper than the v2s despite both having hard rubber. Also the drag guard on my indoor pair has no signs of wear and I mean none. have the ones with the mesh drag guard not syth leather, like the orange pair or black and white pair has syth, the lakers pair and white pink blue has mesh. I will say compared to my indoor pair (I have 2) the traction has hardly worn but the tread depth on the lateral side is more shallow and has worn a bit, however has not impacted stop. I’m a combo guard, who plays high level and prides themselves on defence. Trust me if it was bad I would swap them. They’re excellent outside. As for indoor I haven’t got the V2 but have heard they perform better on dusty courts, while the 12 doesn’t perform poorly I’ve been told the v2 is even better. That said if we are talking durability of performance The AC 12 is where to go. Both have boom with is essentially the same compound as Nike zoomx which is probably the best foam out right now. However the 12 have a top loaded shank, the v2 do not. The shank does not make them in anyway uncomfortable, in fact comfort is a strong point of the 12. However I’ve been told the v2 has better stepping comfort (particularly in the mindfoot) due to the lack of the top shank. However that comes at the cost of performance and long term performance. A top shank helps support your foot, preventing injury (reducing) but also takes some of the force from impacts so that the foam doesn’t bottom out quick. So essentially if you want the softest ride go for the v2, if you want an amazing value shoe that will also maintain its high performance for long, go 12s. I hope this helps you or anyone who reads. Stay hooping

[@jicalzad]

do they offer free returns or exchanges in order to get sizing dialed in?

[@RobertBoobman]

@@truthnotfeelings bruh I really appreciate this, that was so detailed

[@RobertBoobman]

@@jicalzad no. If you take the tag off or use them at all, they won’t refund you. If you need to send them back for a different size without taking the tag off or using them, they will charge $15 for shipping

[@SpideyHooper]

I’m the opposite. I have to hoop in a sleeveless shirt. I feel like sleeves hinder my shot. Less range of motion. It’s probably just my head too 🤣

[@TheRoadLessChosen]

I was always the same way.

[@tiefenverspannt]

headband and arm sleeve. started because of AI3, stayed with it because I’m a heavy sweater and it helps. arm sleeve is like an on-court towel

[@underoath257]

Yes Lining and WoW is the brand to beat right now. But don't sleep on 361 degrees, they're catching up really fast and they have amazing performers and great looking shoes

[@KmtS9]

Got the All City 11 V2 for about $55 and it is literally one of the best i've used in a looooong time. Can't wait for the 12 Encores to get to a similar price. Guaranteed cop! P.S. i play on hella rough concrete and the outsole has held up incredibly well and legit has crazy good grip.

[@rance22]

The All City line is an amazing performer 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Kwamikaze88]

Yeah, Li Ning is definitely killing it! Just imagine how much more of a threat to other brands they would be if their products were more accessible to the public.

[@Thatkidwally]

Weartesters for the algorithm 🎉

[@Bliu2th]

The algorithm for weartesters!

[@robertdean712]

I love Li-Ning too

[@user-ur8mi2bs1j]

QOTD: In high school it used to be knee-high socks because I loved Walt Williams from Maryland. Honestly, I feel like in terms of performance, every brand except Nike is the brand to beat. Of the western brands, New Balance and adidas both had a really good model year last season. Li-Ning definitely brings it too, but the prices are wild, especially for the quality of the materials. Multiple contenders for sure. Thanks for the review. Let me do my part on this push to 1M: liked, commented, subscribed, and love sent to Sacramento from back east.

[@charliemclean7654]

Love these reviews! May have to convert, some great colour ways

[@jchung1506]

Li Ning is running circles around Nike in terms of performance. The WOW 11’s may be pricey but the tech is worth it.

[@TheGravinater]

Only thing I can think of is I gotta have a baggy shirt when I'm playing volleyball Great Vid might have to check these out

[@wkffchameleons]

Music and 3/4 tights are a must for hooping!

[@grimmersnee]

WOWs are the goto now for me and my sons. Just picked up a couple of the 10 lows and City 12's

[@mykeljewell]

09:50 I rock an arm sleeve AI style. It helps with sweat but it’s 100% for aesthetics. Just makes me feel like a hooper.

[@drb996]

Wade brand reminds me of Adidas Krazy series. Those shoes were fire before all the signatures 😢

[@christiansaldana7457]

I run a lot, so I always have compression shorts, calf sleeves & head band. 😁

[@ARod3]

I just got the new way of wade 11’s can’t wait to break em in later this week

[@alexsantiago5488]

Li Ning Quality across the board is way more consistent than other brands.

[@rymace2261]

Used to not care about my basketball gear, but with longer hair nowadays, yeah, just any sort of hair management gear is a necessity. Just a hair tie would be nice, and I still forget it.

[@damnimhigh]

I had a pair of those covers wade 1. They were comfortable

[@tiismuna]

Since the first Way of Wade. They always want to give premium looks and feel.

[@kissshot1259]

Wish it had that TUFF AF outsole, it really works well on our court.

[@michaelmarks9002]

These look like a wild skate shoe too which is really rad. Li Ning is dope

[@Richard-Reloaded]

We love you man 🥲

[@variandavid377]

Hmmmm…..regarding the question of the day, I have to wear compression tights/ shorts, because when I was 18 I got a hernia and was only discovered and confirmed during my medical check up before going into the military. Not sure how it happened but a high possibility was that I would play bball or workout in boxers….and doctors told me that it wasn’t enough support provided. Or maybe I used to wear neoprene ankle sleeves when playing bball because i used to sprain my ankles a lot and those helped prevent them.

[@FallenRaven]

I often wore a headband during my playing days because I also sweat a lot. It also kept my hair from poking my eyes while playing. Nowadays, I wear a wristband to wipe sweat off my face and protect the Apple Watch I wear while playing. I also wear compression shirts because I don’t like the feeling of a wet shirt/jersey on my skin while playing basketball.

[@ericburton1244]

Why tf you wearing a watch while you playing?? Tf??

[@Cooj11]

My answer for the QOTD is I need high cut socks when I play. Anything lower than mid-shin level is strange.

[@lh2000]

Gotta wear a patella brace these days.... father time! Really helps with the jumper's knee... keeping everything tight... helps me with trusting my knees to handle all the impact and tension Doesn't look cool tho, unfortunately

[@zabadooz.9751]

I used to always wear long sleeves, but I no longer need that for some reason either. I do need to wear a tank under my shirt though. The one thing I feel I need is gum! I'm all messed up if I dont have my gum while I play.

[@kwamihorne4801]

I can't play without atleast one side calve sleeve... it just feels good.. but yeah.. its all in the mind.. shout out from Suriname

[@urdailyguy9211]

Balls slipping out your hand is crazy work. 😂

[@goseeaboutagirl]

WoW 808 Ultra c2s for me!

[@AriaPerdana]

I have AC 12. Crazy that cheaper shoes are felt similar to AJ 38 that way more expensive. I really like Li Ning WoW AC.

[@s0lephasr248]

My group of friends and family have been joking that you need a leg sleeve these days to be noticed. Check it out. Even the cover of 2k25 has 2 players with leg sleeves 😂 Personally a compression tank under. It's a way of life. Wish I could find some as good as the old OG nike combat ones.

[@toondoesthings]

I used to wear arm sleeves because I liked prime Dwight Howard (back when he was with adidas). Got a lot of shit from other players for wearing them too. They used to say I looked like a tricycle driver or a fisherman because a lot of blue collar workers wear sleeves here in the Philippines to avoid getting sunburn.

[@domdomayee]

Respect the avocado colorway GRANDPA

[@devdon4274]

I love your channel ❤and I do subscribe and support

[@macfanguy]

Always wear a cotton layer between the jersey. Hate the feeling of that synthetic stuff on certain bodily parts, the chafe is brutal. And not gonna let, if WoW was easier to get in EU, they would be on my list.

[@Sabundy]

Li-ning is doing some very interesting stuff

[@steviefresh88]

ARE YOU GOING TO DO THE KOBE 9 HIGH SOON?

[@user-nq5vz7pm1m]

I can't play without my wrist bands, I just love them for no reason and it also cover's my lucky bracelet

[@ScarveGuitarist]

First of all I’m definitely gonna have to pull the trigger on these. As for as the QOTD, I need my headband I sweat too much and that stuff gets in my eyes and I also feel naked without having a some kind of rubber wristband on, very strange I know but I just feel naked on my arms and wrists without them.

[@reinersoliven2719]

Way back when I was still playing ball, I've always wore a wristband on my left forearm, just near the elbow, just like MJ and Penny used to. My only activity nowadays is running and I've almost always ran with a full length compression sleeve on my right leg.

[@ericburton1244]

WHY though? Because someone else did it? Sad son

[@TittiBoyLacroix]

Looks fun to hoop in

[@EduardoVRrrrr]

Way of wade is with no doubt the brand to beat in basketball performance

[@BenjaminWilliams-n2g]

Great review

[@mylesgalos6465]

WOW lining, gotta buy those

[@EtiandroRosa]

Li-ning 808 line is getting real traction in the shoe market. Nike better step up

[@fullcirclekicks]

Personally, i find open cell mesh visually appealing, one of the main things drawing me to the design of the sneaker

[@nahmanimgood.3194]

Li-Ning is for sure the brand to beat.

[@by_run]

Curious on how these perform. Awesome review as always. 🔥

[@TheKhesse22]

Need my bauerfiend genutrain S (3 left knee surgeries). Been through so many braces but that bauerfiend brace has easily been my favorite

[@kho17_]

They're not even the most hyped li-ning shoe right now. If you have a chance, try the gamma 1, crazy hype on those in the china market as the GOAT shoe

[@MasterJPzilla]

I used to need all the sweat bands! Not anymore though. Li-Ning is without a doubt the best performance brand right now! It just needs to get in North American local stores to really blow up like they should. Future question of the day : Other than the Golden State Warriors, which NBA franchise is your favorite and why?

[@RaymarkCruz-u3k]

QOTD... shoe insoles bcoz I need more comfort nowadays on my foot bcoz without them landing on default insoles giving me so much pain. On the other, looking back on 90s era. Did you ever rock a Cons or converse shoes back in a day?

[@lh2000]

You mentioned heel-strikers in the video I really enjoyed the Westbrook Zer0.2 for its buff and slanted heel... don't see many shoes with the same design these days Would love for a recommendation of something I can buy off the shelf these days Some of the Currys seem to have this design, but not quite... and also never really liked the FLOW material Thanks!

[@angelobartolomeu5679]

Headband gang here, long -ish hair gets in my eyes and I sweat a lot, so I use wristbands even when playing soccer.

[@leehambleton4762]

I do Muay Thai and can't train without wearing ankle supports. I started wearing them because I sweat a lot and would slip around on the floor in the gym, and the supports gave some much needed grip. Now we're in a different gym where the floor isn't slippery, so I don't actually need them anymore but I can't train without them because it feels too weird.

[@johnathanmccants5812]

Do you feel that the overseas brand would benefit from maybe focusing on the WNBA to increase market share?

[@ketsuo_ptb]

i agree. my sister picked up the all city v11s in the all love coloway for volleyball, and as far as i can tell, those have been a huge hit with female athletes in the midwest area. a wnba focus by them would be huge.

[@ketsuo_ptb]

the fact that there's enough hype for girls to want to get the shoes even outside of basketball says a lot to me. and my sister is highly considering getting the sabrina 2's thanks to the representation. imagine if li ning could invest enough money to pick up star wnba athletes. almost a no brainer to me

[@juanjuarez6416]

Need to have compression shorts on otherwise it feels like I’m running with someone else’s legs 😂

[@frayleuser]

Now because of this video I'll try the compression tops 🤣🤣

[@ryankellz]

I WAS A LIFELONG NIKE ONLY PERSON, UNTIL I GOT THE LI-NING WAY OF WADE ALL CITY 11V2.. EVER SINCE THEN I HAVE PURCHASED 5 OF PAIR OF WAY OF WADE AND ONLY 1 NIKE WAY OF WADE NOW HAVE THE BEST BASKETBALL SNEAKERS

[@jokofsor]

I always try to bring some compression pants whenever I do sports

[@thanoskoltsidas5163]

With the exception of the GT Cut line (and even there we got a 2 out of 3 success ratio -though I personally loved the 2s), I’m struggling to find a blockbuster shoe from Nike that is not a retro/protro. They’re milking heritage and nostalgia so hard (and doing it cheaply e.g. the Kobe line) while WoW or other brands are putting an effort into innovation and quality. They’re doing a Nike “impersonation” from the early 2000s

[@terrywilson6571]

For me it’s gloves! I’m a cyclist! Some do some don’t wear ‘em! But I feel naked without ‘em!

[@LordBass10]

I needed a headband bc when i was in middle/hs my friend and i would play alot of ball outside at eachothers house and sweat kept getting in my eyes. Now i've kinda stopped but i just really need some new bands to rotate bc my old ones are all stretched out of years of wear and washing. I got a new terry fleece nike headbang and im hoping to buy a few more to rotate in when i hoop. When i play baseball i loved wearing arm sleeves and evo shield wrist guard. The arm sleeves was a swag thing and the wrist guard was incase i ever got hit in the wrist. I also had a mouth guard attached to my helmet bc my senior year i got hit in the mouth and had to get braces to fix my teeth.

[@ivand8531]

Lining or 361 are wayyy better than most of western big brands at the same price point. Now if only they open their store in indonesia or other ASean countries, it will a huge bomb to old major brand

[@lord.6th659]

Can you talk about how you got back on the court? Gave it up bc of my knees a few years ago but I’m starting to get the itch lol

[@slaterhtx7219]

As a mma guy, the rounded heel would be good for heel kicks to the face.

[@aqchino0891]

Li ning 🔥

[@tayvix9005]

Can we get a review of the spizike low all black 🙏🏾

[@jaydeeventura3131]

Love these!

[@vlh3448]

Ditched my Nikes. Used to prefer Lebrons, the GT Jump, Zions, and the latest Jordans for performance, but after playing in Wow10s… I can’t go back.

[@ericburton1244]

I would absolutely NEVER wear a shoe called “LI NINGs”

[@proud.black.fathers.9815]

Li-Ning basically redesigned the harden8…they were like “the harden 9s should look something like this…”

[@Miguel-jd4fw]

The traction reminds me of the KD Trey 5