Li-Ning Wade Shadow 5
Released 10/2023, Low Top, Dwyane Wade,
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Performance Ratings
8.0
EXPERT RATING
3 reviews
8.5
USER RATING
3 ratings
Performance Summary
The Li-Ning Wade Shadow 5 features impressive lockdown and stability.
Pros
Supportive and stable
Durable outsole rubber
Cons
Difficult to put on
The insole grabs your socks
Best Suitable For: This shoe is best for outdoor play.
Category Performance Ratings
7.7
Traction
Durable outdoor rubber with unspecified pattern. Traction is grabby after a short break-in, stronger laterally than linearly and becomes satisfactory.
7.7
Cushion
Boom foam with shank and bridge. Springy, protective ride with decent impact protection but muted court feel.
8.0
Materials
Reinforced textile upper with denser overlays. Durable and structured but feels stiff and heavier than typical Li-Ning models.
9.0
Support
Tread bridge plus a supportive upper and locked heel. Excellent lockdown and solid lateral stability with no heel slippage reported.
7.7
Fit
Fits narrow to medium best. Mixed sizing with many recommending a half size up. Insole grips socks and can be hard to put on.
100%
Outdoor
Outdoor-focused durable rubber outsole. Reviewers recommend the shoe for outdoor play and report good outsole longevity.
small
large
Sizing
Mixed sizing. Narrow and medium feet often go true to size, though several reviewers suggest a half size up.
narrow
wide
Width
Fits narrow to regular widths best. The width is slightly narrow and wide feet may feel constricted or need sizing up.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Li-Ning Wade Shadow 5 |  Adidas AE 2 |  Jordan Luka 3 |  Nike KD 18 |  Adidas Harden Volume 9 |  Nike Lebron 23 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.0 | 8.5(0.5) | 8.2(0.2) | 8.2(0.2) | 8.5(0.5) | 8.3(0.3) | |
| User Rating | 8.5 | 8.8(0.3) | 9.2(0.7) | 9.1(0.6) | 9.4(0.9) | NA | |
| Best Price | $129.99 | $129.99 | $129.99 $140 | $88.97 $160 | $104 $160 | $209.99 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | NA | 420g - 430g | 380g - 390g | 420g - 430g | 410g - 420g | 440g - 440g |
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Expert Reviews of the Li-Ning Wade Shadow 5:
Expert Rating: 8.0 (ranks #310 of 385)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
0
8 - Good
3
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.2
December 6, 2023
The Li-Ning Wade Shadow 5 is a decent performer, especially for a budget shoe. Stability is the best feature, while traction and cushion take some time to warm up.
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8.0
January 15, 2024
I like the Li-Ning Wade Shadow 5 as a budget performer. The shoe is impressive for lockdown, and the traction and cushioning are decent.
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7.8
December 6, 2023
The Li-Ning Wade Shadow 5 is better for outdoor use. The shoe caters to larger, more powerful players that can generate more force for traction and cushioning.
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User Reviews of the Li-Ning Wade Shadow 5:
User Rating: 8.5 (ranks #210 of 385)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
2
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
7.5
August 8, 2024
I take mia regular size but my feet cant enter in the shoes of the boom's insoles are in them. I have tò remove them and play without Any insoles. Those shoes is very tight. The worst part Is that After One outdoor game, the rubber of the traction start tò brake. Seriosly...Pieces of Rubber start cut and now After One week the traction Is flat and with a lot of scuffs...
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9.2
March 28, 2024
Traction was great, shoes were comfortable to wear even though it took a few games to break in. Feels good outdoors and even better indoors. Got a discount but I think it would still be worth full price. Great option for courts where traction can be a problem.
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Traction of the Li-Ning Wade Shadow 5:
Expert Traction Rating: 7.7 (ranks #334 of 385)
User Traction Rating: 8.0 (ranks #266 of 385)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
0
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
3
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.0
December 6, 2023
The traction becomes better with more playtime. It becomes satisfactory but isn't top-tier.
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8.0
January 15, 2024
I needed to break the traction in during the first few runs. It performs solidly afterwards.
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7.0
December 6, 2023
The traction is better laterally than linearly.
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Cushion of the Li-Ning Wade Shadow 5:
Expert Cushion Rating: 7.7 (ranks #317 of 385)
User Cushion Rating: 7.7 (ranks #284 of 385)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
3
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.0
December 6, 2023
The Boom insole feels better than standard insoles, and the cushioning feels decent.
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8.0
January 15, 2024
The cushioning setup feels nice. There's a decent amount of impact protection and compression while sacrificing some court feel.
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7.0
December 6, 2023
The shank and tread bridge make the cushioning feel extra springy. The Boom foam provides decent step-in comfort. Be prepared for your sock to stick to the insole, though.
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Materials of the Li-Ning Wade Shadow 5:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.0 (ranks #222 of 385)
User Materials Rating: 8.7 (ranks #110 of 385)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
2
8 - Good
4
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.0
December 6, 2023
As a budget model, this shoe is heavier than most others from Li-Ning. The materials also feel stiff but perform well.
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8.0
January 15, 2024
I like the feel of the textile material. It feels comfortable and thin.
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8.0
December 6, 2023
The materials are dense and reinforced to offer additional structure and containment.
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Support of the Li-Ning Wade Shadow 5:
Expert Support Rating: 9.0 (ranks #32 of 385)
User Support Rating: 8.7 (ranks #151 of 385)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
5
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
December 6, 2023
The highlight of the shoe is the upper stability and lockdown.
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9.0
January 15, 2024
I'm good to go with the support and lockdown. I had no issues with lateral stability.
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9.0
December 6, 2023
The lockdown is tremendous, and there's no heel slippage. The tread bridge provides extra stability, too.
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Fit of the Li-Ning Wade Shadow 5:
Expert Fit Rating: 7.7 (ranks #333 of 385)
User Fit Rating: 8.3 (ranks #236 of 385)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
0
8.0
December 6, 2023
The insole causes my socks to stick, but the shoe fits well.
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7.0
January 15, 2024
The shoe is annoying to put on. The texture on the insole grabs your sock, too. I like the snug toe box, though.
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8.0
December 6, 2023
The fit feels medium and standard.
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Durability of the Li-Ning Wade Shadow 5:
User Durability Rating: 6.5 (ranks #329 of 385)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
0
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
1
Outdoor of the Li-Ning Wade Shadow 5:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 100.0 (ranks #8 of 385)
User Outdoor Rating: 66.7 (ranks #129 of 385)
Good (100%)
5
Fair (50%)
0
Bad (0%)
1
good
December 6, 2023
The outsole feels durable enough for outdoor use.
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good
January 15, 2024
The outsole rubber will hold up outdoors.
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good
December 6, 2023
The rubber is meant for an outdoor court.
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Width of the Li-Ning Wade Shadow 5:
very narrow
1
slightly narrow
1
regular
4
slightly wide
0
very wide
0
regularly wide
December 6, 2023
The width is average.
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slightly narrow
January 15, 2024
The width is slightly narrow.
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regularly wide
December 6, 2023
2E feet can go up half a size.
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Size of the Li-Ning Wade Shadow 5:
very small
1
slightly small
3
true to size
2
slightly long
0
very long
0
½ size small
December 6, 2023
I went half a size up.
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½ size small
January 15, 2024
I suggest going up half a size.
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true to size
December 6, 2023
Narrow and medium feet go true to size.
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