Dwyane Wade
Playing Style
Dwyane Wade is listed at 6’4” and is one of the quickest guards the NBA has ever seen, earning the nickname “Flash.”
Dwyane Wade Logo
When Dwyane moved on from the Jumpman to Li-ning, he started to use the now more popular logo which is an encircled crosshair with an “X” crossing it. This signifies precision in Dwayne’s game.
What Shoe Size Does Michael Jordan Wear?
Dwyane Wade wears a size 15.
History of Wade Signature Shoes
Dwyane Wade signed with Converse as a rookie and wore the brand’s sneakers for the first six years. The deal was worth $400,000 a year and he won his first championship in 2006 while wearing his first signature shoe. In the years that followed, Converse continued to release the Wade line until a 4th iteration.
Dwyane then joined Jordan where he had two signature sneakers. Their relationship did not last and he signed with Chinese brand, Li-ning, being a pioneer in introducing Chinese brands into the mainstream basketball market.
His initial signing with Li-ning in 2012 was worth $60 million over a span of 10 years, plus equity in the business. In the summer of 2018, that deal has since expanded to be worth a lot more and to last for a lifetime. Dwyane has been extremely hands-on with the brand and has since recruited other NBA players. His first signature shoe with the brand was released in the same year of signing.
Shoe | Release Date | Retail Price |
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Li-Ning Way of Wade 11 | Jul 2024 | $ 224.99 |
Li-Ning Wade 808 4 Ultra | Jul 2024 | $ 0 |
Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12 | Dec 2023 | $ 149.99 |
Li-Ning Wade Shadow 5 | Oct 2023 | $ 129.99 |
Li-Ning Wade 808 3 Ultra | Jul 2023 | $ 199.99 |
Li-Ning Wade Fission 8 | May 2023 | $ 119.99 |
Li-Ning Wade All City 11 V2 | May 2023 | $ 149.99 |
Li-Ning Wade 808 2 Ultra V2 | Apr 2023 | $ 159.99 |
Li-Ning Wade Son of Flash | Mar 2023 | $ 134.99 |
Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 10 V2 | Nov 2022 | $ 149.99 |
Adidas Dame Certified | Nov 2022 | $ 94.99 |
Li-Ning Wade 808 2 | Sep 2022 | $ 119.99 |
Li-Ning Way of Wade 10 | Jul 2022 | $ 225 |
Li-Ning Way of Wade 9 Infinity | Feb 2021 | $ 255 |
Li-Ning Way of Wade 9 | Feb 2021 | $ 225 |
Li-Ning Wade All City 9 | Dec 2020 | $ 149 |
Li-Ning Way of Wade 8 | Jan 2020 | $ 225 |
Li-Ning Way of Wade 7 | Dec 2018 | $ 164.99 |
Li-Ning Way of Wade 6 | Dec 2017 | $ 154.99 |
Characteristics of Wade Shoes
Dwyane Wade’s journey with Converse was not that well documented. However, their aesthetics really represent their time – the early 2000s. The uppers of all four were made up of leathers with some overlays to give it more appeal.
Jordan Brand released the Fly Wade 1 in 2011 and featured a full foam midsole with a visible air sole unit in the heel and Zoom Air in the forefoot. The Fly Wade 2 utilized full-length Lunarlon and was one of the best implementations of the cushion. The materials for the first were mostly fuse with synthetic overlays, while the second was a mesh-built upper still with similar overlays.
Dwyane’s tenure with Li-ning has been consistent mid-tops that became low tops. The Way of Wade (WoW) 1 through 5 featured some variation and implementation of the brand’s Cushion and Bounse foam. CloudFoam was first introduced in the sixth iteration but has not been used since. A distinguishing feature of the WoW line is its multi-layered cushioning. The WoW 8 was the first to feature BOOM. In all of these, the goal was to provide a shoe that had enough impact protection for long play but also stability for those quick guard moves. The line moved its way from being a mostly leather-built sneaker to an almost mesh-only shoe.
Dwyane’s early sneakers were more affordable, going for around $120-$130, than his most recent releases with the Chinese brand. The WoW 1 retailed for $150 and the latest starts at $218, the most expensive in the signature shoe market. However, there are more affordable options: the Wade All-Day, All-City, Fission, and WOWTR.