Li-Ning Wade DLo 1
Released 6/2025, Low Top, D’Angelo Russell,
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8.4
EXPERT RATING
5 reviews
7.1
USER RATING
1 ratings
The Way of Wade DLo 1 is a strong signature debut with fantastic traction and comfortable cushioning.
Best Suitable For:
This shoe is best for shifty, quick guards.
Category Performance Ratings:
Weight & Sizing:
Weight:
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Sizing:
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Width:
narrow
wide
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Li-Ning Wade DLo 1 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 13 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade 11 |  Under Armour Curry Series 7 |  Under Armour Curry 11 |  Puma All Pro Nitro | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.4 | 8.9(0.5) | 8.9(0.5) | 8.5(0.1) | 8.7(0.3) | 8.5(0.1) | |
| User Rating | 7.1 | 9.2(2.1) | 9.5(2.4) | NA | 8.7(1.6) | 9.1(2.0) | |
| Best Price | $119 | $149 | $225 | $160 | $160 | $88.97 $130 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | NA | NA | NA | NA | 340g - 340g | 380g - 400g |
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Li-Ning Wade DLo 1 Review
Pros:
Tacky traction performance
Boom cushioning is always nice
Cons:
Slightly narrow fit
A bit high off the ground for a low-cut shoe
Performance of the Li-Ning Wade DLo 1:
The Li-Ning Way of Wade Dlo 1 is well-suited for shifty and quick guards who can take advantage of the reliable traction and plush cushioning setup.
Traction performance is one of the shoe's highlights. It plays consistently well on clean courts and holds its own on dust.
The shoe features full-length Boom cushioning in the midsole. It feels plush, responsive, and comfortable.
The materials are better than expected. The upper is not premium, but it's comfortable and fits your foot well.
Reviewers reported no issues with the support and lockdown features. The lateral containment is also solid.
Some reviewers report the fit is slightly narrow, but the length feels good. There isn't much discomfort, though.
The Way of Wade Dlo 1 is one of the better intro signature shoes. It offers a lot of value for the price. The traction and cushioning shine in particular.
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Expert Reviews of the Li-Ning Wade DLo 1:
Expert Rating: 8.4 (ranks #164 of 379)
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8.8
July 12, 2025
The Dlo 1 is my favourite shoe from Way of Wade, especially because of its price. I feel quick, shifty, and well-protected when playing.
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8.8
July 12, 2025
The Way of Wade Dlo 1 has excellent value for the price. The traction and cushioning are both top-tier.
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8.6
July 12, 2025
The Way of Wade Dlo 1 is an impressive debut signature shoe. I like the traction and support.
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8.4
July 12, 2025
The DLo 1 is extremely lightweight and responsive. I love how comfortable and reliable it feels for a guard.
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7.6
Friday at 02:22 PM
The Wade DLo 1 is a great first signature shoe. It has great traction and cushioning, solid support and nice materials. The fit is very narrow. Best for quick guards.
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User Reviews of the Li-Ning Wade DLo 1:
User Rating: 7.1 (ranks #331 of 379)
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7.1
January 3, 2026
Very bad cushioning on the heel area. My feet hurt after more than a month of break in period after playing in them. Blisters, but I have to say that I’m a player that jumps a lot. Materials are very cheap and not as
breathable as it seems. They smell bad even with good ventilation. The insole moves inside the shoe. The traction I have to say is elite and have a wide base for support, very nice. If you are a player that doesn’t really jump maybe, but the cushion is the worst that I’ve tried.
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Traction of the Li-Ning Wade DLo 1:
Expert Traction Rating: 9.0 (ranks #92 of 379)
User Traction Rating: 9.0 (ranks #117 of 379)
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9.0
July 12, 2025
The traction performance is amazing, and I had zero issues.
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10.0
July 12, 2025
The traction is close to perfect, and the dust pickup is manageable. It's one of the best on the market.
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9.0
July 12, 2025
The outsole feels very tacky. The performance plays well.
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8.0
July 12, 2025
You need to break in the traction, but the performance plays nicely afterwards.
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9.0
Friday at 02:22 PM
The traction is very good. It bites well indoors and outdoors. Dust pickup hasn't been an issue, though I recommend a light wipe from time to time.
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Cushion of the Li-Ning Wade DLo 1:
Expert Cushion Rating: 9.0 (ranks #70 of 379)
User Cushion Rating: 5.0 (ranks #335 of 379)
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9.0
July 12, 2025
You get a good amount of impact protection, and the forefoot feels plush. I also felt quick in this setup.
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10.0
July 12, 2025
The full-length Boom cushioning feels delicious. It has bounce and is plush.
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9.0
July 12, 2025
I like the step-in comfort. There's also plenty of bounce and responsiveness.
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9.0
July 12, 2025
The midsole feels very soft. The setup is plush with plenty of court feel.
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8.0
Friday at 02:22 PM
The cushioning is excellent. I love the comfortable heel and the lower, responsive forefoot. Step-in comfort is great.
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Materials of the Li-Ning Wade DLo 1:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.2 (ranks #159 of 379)
User Materials Rating: 6.0 (ranks #335 of 379)
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8.0
July 12, 2025
The materials feel nice for the price. The performance works well.
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8.0
July 12, 2025
The materials are standard. It's breathable and there's no discomfort.
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8.0
July 12, 2025
The upper feels durable, and I'm a fan of the materials. The setup works for performance.
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9.0
July 12, 2025
The upper feels nice, especially for the price. It's soft but still supportive. The quality is also better than expected.
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8.0
Friday at 02:22 PM
The materials are thin, woven synthetic. They feel a bit stiff at first, but break in nicely. It's breathable and held up well outdoors despite minimal padding.
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Support of the Li-Ning Wade DLo 1:
Expert Support Rating: 8.2 (ranks #251 of 379)
User Support Rating: 9.0 (ranks #65 of 379)
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9.0
July 12, 2025
I had zero issues with the support in this shoe. I had no heel slippage or sliding on the footbed.
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8.0
July 12, 2025
The torsional support could be better, but the rest of the support and lockdown are decent.
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9.0
July 12, 2025
Heel containment and the general lockdown are better than expected. You feel protected in this shoe.
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8.0
July 12, 2025
I was fine with the support and lockdown, and I was good with the lateral containment.
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7.0
Friday at 02:22 PM
The support is decent with a sturdy heel counter and solid lacing. It feels stable, but the midfoot flexes too easily and could use more reinforcement for heavier players.
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Fit of the Li-Ning Wade DLo 1:
Expert Fit Rating: 7.8 (ranks #312 of 379)
User Fit Rating: 7.0 (ranks #324 of 379)
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9.0
July 12, 2025
The length feels slightly long, but I didn't have any issues. It's comfortable on foot, and I felt great.
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8.0
July 12, 2025
The fit is slightly narrow, but not uncomfortable.
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8.0
July 12, 2025
The fit feels secure.
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8.0
July 12, 2025
The shoe fits me well.
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6.0
Friday at 02:22 PM
The fit is very narrow. The midfoot area presses in, especially where the ProLock plate rides up the side of the shoe.
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Durability of the Li-Ning Wade DLo 1:
User Durability Rating: NA
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Outdoor of the Li-Ning Wade DLo 1:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 62.5 (ranks #105 of 379)
User Outdoor Rating: NA
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fair
July 12, 2025
The outsole rubber feels durable.
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fair
July 12, 2025
The outsole feels durable enough for outdoor play.
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fair
July 12, 2025
You should be good to take this pair outdoors.
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good
Friday at 02:22 PM
The outsole is durable enough for outdoor use. The full-length Tough Rubber holds up well during outside play.
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Width of the Li-Ning Wade DLo 1:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
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regular
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slightly wide
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slightly narrow
July 12, 2025
Go up half a size if you have wide feet.
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slightly narrow
July 12, 2025
The forefoot is slightly narrow.
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slightly narrow
July 12, 2025
The width is slightly narrow.
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slightly narrow
July 12, 2025
The width feels narrow.
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very narrow
Friday at 02:22 PM
The shoe is extremely narrow. It presses into the midfoot and won't work well for wide-footed players.
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Size of the Li-Ning Wade DLo 1:
very small
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slightly small
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true to size
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slightly long
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true to size
July 12, 2025
The fit is true to size.
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½ size small
July 12, 2025
I suggest going up half a size.
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true to size
July 12, 2025
I went true to size.
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½ size small
July 12, 2025
I went up half a size.
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true to size
Friday at 02:22 PM
If you don't have wide feet, go true to size with your usual Wade size.
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