Way of Wade 11 is a masterclass in blending the old with the new, where Li-Ning's innovative spirit and Dwyane Wade's unparalleled expertise in the game come together to forge a revolutionary basketball shoe that seamlessly combines the best of both worlds. This cutting-edge sneaker merges the futuristic technology of Li-Ning's pioneering design with the game-changing wisdom of Dwyane Wade's basketball experience, resulting in a truly unique and unparalleled performance-driven shoe that boasts sleek design, responsive cushioning, and razor-sharp traction, making it the ultimate fusion of style and substance for basketball enthusiasts seeking to elevate their game to new heights.
With CARBON CORE DRIVE SYSTEM midsole, the performance of Way of Wade 11 series is enhanced significantly, with an increased average jump height by 3.8% in situ vertical jump height, 4.1% in approach vertical jump height, and 12% in continuous vertical jump speed compared with basketball shoes without this carbon core structure (data sourced from Li-Ning Science Experimental Center). Forming a “sandwich structure” with a carbon plate between two pieces of BOOM midsole, it balances the demands of flexibility, explosiveness, and speed.
Equipped with the innovative GCU “GROUD CONTROL UNIT”, the outsole boasts exceptional wear resistance, up to 4-5 times greater than traditional translucent rubber soles. This advanced technology provides enhanced slip resistance, with a significant 32% increase on dusty surfaces for basketball play, making it an ideal choice for indoor performance (data sourced from Li-Ning Science Experimental Center).
The midsole features a unique EVA frame, infused with design elements that pay homage to Dwyane Wade's illustrious career, prominently displayed on the heel. The heel is encased in a specially contoured TPU shell, which provides both lightweight stability and enhanced support and protection. It enables players to seamlessly transition between directions during fast-paced gameplay, allowing for increased agility and confidence on the court.
*The Way of Wade 11 "305" Sneaker Draw entry opens on June 22nd, and closes on June 29th, 2024, PDT time. Please click the button below to ENTER THE DRAW TO PURCHASE.
Way of Wade 11 embodies the perfect synthesis of past and present, where Li Ning's pioneering technology converges with Dwyane Wade's deep understanding of the game to create a revolutionary basketball shoe that combines the best of both worlds. With its sleek design and unparalleled performance, this sneaker is the ultimate fusion of style and substance.
Drawing inspiration from nature, the upper of Way of Wade 10 is as thin as a dragonfly's wings, winning it the lightest combat boot in the history of this series. Stronger propulsion, lighter weight and better materials, comprehensive protection, excellent anti-slip, Way of Wade 10 unfolds a bright new chapter for the brand.
Way of Wade 9 and Way of Wade 9 INFINITY are the perfect interpretation of Way of Wade series breaking through limits and evolving constantly. With Li-Ning's JIANG technology, the dual propulsion has evolved in an all-round way, breaking the boundary between basketball and fashion with its futuristic appearance.
Way of Wade 8 is inspired by waveforms. Its midsole with full-length BOOM provides up to 80% energy feedback to upgrade the actual on-court performance. Way of Wade ∞, which debuted together with Way of Wade 8, represents Li-Ning's persistence in innovation, constantly challenging the impossibilities.
On April 11, 2019, Dwyane Wade played his last NBA game, marking the end of his 16-year legendary NBA career. The sneakers accompanied him in this unforgettable season were Way of Wade 7. Meanwhile, Li-Ning's original technology, Li-Ning BOOM, debuted for the first time and greatly improved the on-court performance of Way of Wade 7.
Way of Wade 6 is designed by the Chinese designer, Joe Choo. Moving to Cleveland and embarking on a new journey in his career, Dwyane Wade needs better all-round performance shoes. On the premise of fully understanding the needs of players on court, Way of Wade 6 brings the performance of professional sporting shoes to a new level.
Drawing inspiration from the Category 5 Hurricane, Way of Wade 5 helps Dwyane Wade perform his destructive playstyle on court. The elusive formation and appearance of the hurricane is just like D. Wade's basketball playstyle on court, unpredictable and difficult to avoid, which can be a disaster or nightmare for the opponent.
The Way of Wade 4 is inspired by origami, which is an intuitive manifestation of human wisdom by folding and carving flat regular paper to make different shapes. Adding the simplest things into self-understanding and creation as a unique art is the essence of origami, and it is also in line with the slogan of Way of Wade, MAKE YOUR OWN WAY.
There is a saying in Tao Te Ching: One produced Two, Two produced Three, and Three produced All things. Based on this, Way of Wade 3 is even more meaningful to Dwyane Wade whose jersey number is 3. Way of Wade 3 innovatively adds the concept of fractal geometry to help Wade take down the defense line of opponents like bright and hard diamonds.
As the second iteration of Way of Wade series, WOW 2 is inspired by the dazzle camouflage painting on ships during World War I, and pays tribute to Dwyane Wade's variable playstyle. The camouflage of this kind can confuse rivals easily, making it impossible or difficult for the others to defeat, which is just like Dwyane Wade's playstyle.
The personal signature shoe series jointly presented by Dwyane Wade and Li-Ning is named Wade of Wade, which is a reflection of D. Wade's basketball style and life philosophy. The signature shoe applies D. Wade's personal logo for the first time, and the top, bottom, left, and right sides of the logo represent the four letters, WADE.
*The Way of Wade 11 "305" Sneaker Draw entry opens on June 22nd, and closes on June 29th, 2024, PDT time. Please click the button below to ENTER THE DRAW TO PURCHASE.