Li-Ning Way of Wade 9 Infinity
Released 2/2021, High Top, Dwyane Wade,
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8.5
EXPERT RATING
3 reviews
9.6
USER RATING
2 ratings
The Li-Ning Way of Wade 9 Infinity provides plenty of traction and plays very springy.
Best Suitable For:
Players that like to take advantage of their straight-line speed.
Price Comparison:
Available at 3 shops | Official Retail Price: $255
Category Performance Ratings:
Weight & Sizing:
Weight:
light
heavy
Sizing:
small
large
Width:
narrow
wide
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Li-Ning Way of Wade 9 Infinity |  Under Armour Curry 4 FloTro |  Under Armour Flow FUTR X Elite |  Under Armour Curry Spawn FloTro |  Nike Air Zoom GT Jump |  Air Jordan 38 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.5 | 8.7(0.2) | 8.2(0.3) | 8.4(0.1) | 8.8(0.3) | 8.6(0.1) | |
| User Rating | 9.6 | 8.9(0.7) | 9.6(0.0) | 8.5(1.1) | 8.9(0.7) | 8.9(0.7) | |
| Best Price | $255 | $129.99 $140 | $150 | $129.99 | $180 | $103.67 $200 | |
| Type of Cut | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | |
| Weight | 440g - 460g | 320g - 340g | NA | NA | 460g - 480g | 390g - 410g |
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Li-Ning Way of Wade 9 Infinity Review
Pros:
Strong, grippy traction
Boa system helps keep you secure
Cons:
The price is expensive
Feels high off the ground
Performance of the Li-Ning Way of Wade 9 Infinity:
Reviewers agree that the grippy traction is the best part of the Li-Ning Way of Wade 9 Infinity.
The cushioning setup feels springy, but the impact protection could be better. It's great at propelling players forward.
The materials are thin and breathable, and the lacing system is well done.
None of the reviewers mentioned any glaring issues with support, which is a positive sign for a shoe that's so high off the ground.
With excellent traction, and a strong, durable outsole, the Way of Wade 9 Infinity offers the tech and performance to warrant its high price tag.
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Expert Reviews of the Li-Ning Way of Wade 9 Infinity:
Expert Rating: 8.5 (ranks #121 of 304)
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9 - Great
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8 - Good
2
7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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8.8
June 14, 2022
Li-Ning's Way of Wade 9 Infinity is a pricey shoe, but it provides plenty of performance and durability for the price.
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8.4
April 19, 2022
The Li-Ning Way of Wade 9 performs well for players looking for front-to-back speed, but they aren't the best for those that like to feel low to the ground.
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8.2
February 18, 2022
The Li-Ning Way of Wade 9 Infinity is a solid all-around shoe. The traction bites, the cushion is alright, and the support is there too.
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User Reviews of the Li-Ning Way of Wade 9 Infinity:
User Rating: 9.6 (ranks #3 of 304)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
0
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.2
November 24, 2022
They are good shoes. They are just expensive but they can blister.
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Traction of the Li-Ning Way of Wade 9 Infinity:
Expert Traction Rating: 9.0 (ranks #83 of 304)
User Traction Rating: 10.0 (ranks #4 of 304)
10 - Amazing
3
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
June 14, 2022
I had no issues with stopping on a dime. The traction is pretty good overall.
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10.0
April 19, 2022
I think the traction is the best part of the shoe. I found the grip to be tremendous.
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8.0
February 18, 2022
The traction is really good once broken in, but it starts poorly. Dust and debris do give the traction trouble.
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Cushion of the Li-Ning Way of Wade 9 Infinity:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.0 (ranks #218 of 304)
User Cushion Rating: 10.0 (ranks #5 of 304)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
June 14, 2022
The cushion feels nice and springy when I elevate to take jump shots. The shoe feels very comfortable too.
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8.0
April 19, 2022
Because of the rocker and the high stack of Boom cushioning, this shoe performs best when you're going in straight lines. You also feel springy in the shoe.
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7.0
February 18, 2022
There is a lot of Boom cushioning used in this shoe. The court feel isn't the best, and impact protection is okay.
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Materials of the Li-Ning Way of Wade 9 Infinity:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.7 (ranks #59 of 304)
User Materials Rating: 9.5 (ranks #7 of 304)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
3
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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9.0
June 14, 2022
The materials aren't the lightest, but they aren't too heavy either. The shoe also feels breathable.
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8.0
April 19, 2022
The shroud is thin and flimsy, but the materials are durable where it counts.
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9.0
February 18, 2022
The shroud feels nice and thin. There isn't a lot of padding, but the shoe feels minimal. I also really like the lacing system.
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Support of the Li-Ning Way of Wade 9 Infinity:
Expert Support Rating: 8.3 (ranks #185 of 304)
User Support Rating: 10.0 (ranks #2 of 304)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
June 14, 2022
The shoe moved well with my cuts, and that helped me feel stable. My ankle felt supported as well.
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8.0
April 19, 2022
For low-top shoes, they do a great job of securing your foot.
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8.0
February 18, 2022
Laterally, I had no issues with containment or stability. I did experience some heel slippage, though.
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Fit of the Li-Ning Way of Wade 9 Infinity:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.3 (ranks #154 of 304)
User Fit Rating: 10.0 (ranks #1 of 304)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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8.0
June 14, 2022
I had no issues with the fit of the shoe.
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8.0
April 19, 2022
I had no issues getting the shoe on, and the Boa system works well.
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9.0
February 18, 2022
This shoe fits very snugly, especially in the toe box, but I enjoy that fit.
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Durability of the Li-Ning Way of Wade 9 Infinity:
User Durability Rating: 10.0 (ranks #4 of 304)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
0
8 - Good
0
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
Outdoor of the Li-Ning Way of Wade 9 Infinity:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 100.0 (ranks #10 of 304)
User Outdoor Rating: 75.0 (ranks #89 of 304)
Good (100%)
4
Fair (50%)
1
Bad (0%)
0
good
June 14, 2022
I feel like the shoe is going to last a long time.
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good
April 19, 2022
The outsole is dense, hard rubber.
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good
February 18, 2022
The rubber is extremely hard, and the grooves are thick.
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Width of the Li-Ning Way of Wade 9 Infinity:
very narrow
2
slightly narrow
0
regular
1
slightly wide
1
very wide
0
very narrow
April 19, 2022
I wouldn't recommend the shoe for people with wide feet.
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very narrow
February 18, 2022
I wouldn't recommend this shoe for people with wide feet.
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Size of the Li-Ning Way of Wade 9 Infinity:
very small
0
slightly small
0
true to size
4
slightly long
1
very long
0
true to size
June 14, 2022
True to size fit for me.
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true to size
April 19, 2022
I recommend going true to size if you have a narrow or medium-sized foot.
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true to size
February 18, 2022
I went true to size and enjoyed the fit.
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