Li-Ning Gamma 1
Released 11/2025, Low Top,
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Performance Ratings
8.8
EXPERT RATING
7 reviews
NA
USER RATING
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Performance Summary
The Li-Ning Gamma 1 combines elite traction, springy Boom cushioning, and locked-in support for lightweight, responsive play.
Pros
Responsive Boom cushioning
Explosive energy return
Cons
Thin upper materials
Premium pricing
Best Suitable For: The Gamma 1 is best for quick guards who want explosive responsiveness and excellent traction.
Category Performance Ratings
9.8
Traction
Phenomenal bite on clean and lightly dusty courts with minimal dust pickup and consistent stops.
9.0
Cushion
Full-length Boom foam with carbon fibre plate. Springy, low-to-the-ground ride with lively energy return and smooth heel-to-toe transitions.
8.0
Materials
Thin TPU yarn and fuse knit upper with fused overlays. Extremely lightweight and breathable. It's supportive but not premium.
8.9
Support
Provides secure lockdown, strong lateral containment and stable low-to-ground support.
8.4
Fit
Snug, low-volume fit with glove-like lockdown. The forefoot is narrow with thin padding.
60%
Outdoor
Hard GCU outsole with deep grooves. The outsole seems durable enough for outdoors, but the thin upper and high price make outdoor play risky.
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Sizing
True to size for most. Wide footers should go up half to full size depending on width.
narrow
wide
Width
Runs narrow to regular width. Best for medium and narrow feet. Wide feet may feel constricted.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Li-Ning Gamma 1 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 13 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade 11 |  Under Armour Curry 11 |  Li-Ning Wade Flash 2 |  Puma All Pro Nitro | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.8 | 8.9(0.1) | 8.9(0.1) | 8.7(0.1) | 8.3(0.5) | 8.5(0.3) | |
| User Rating | NA | 9.2 | 9.5 | 8.6 | NA | 9.1 | |
| Best Price | $299.99 | $149 | $225 | $109.97 $160 | $119 | $129.99 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | NA | NA | NA | 340g - 340g | NA | 380g - 400g |
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Expert Reviews of the Li-Ning Gamma 1:
Expert Rating: 8.8 (ranks #41 of 399)
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9.6
May 13, 2026
The Li-Ning Gamma 1 is one of the best performance shoes on the market. It's the lightest shoe, and it has solid traction and cushioning.
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9.2
April 29, 2026
I absolutely loved playing in the Li-Ning Gammas. Every aspect is elite. The shoe is lightweight, with explosive cushioning and elite traction. The price is insane, but this is one of the best shoes I've played in.
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8.8
April 29, 2026
This is easily one of the best basketball shoes I've played in. It pairs insane traction with bouncy full-length Boom cushioning, a fast heel-to-toe transition, strong support, and ultralight materials, which makes it a standout performer.
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8.7
June 9, 2026
If you have the budget, the Li-Ning Gamma 1 is a must-try. It's lightweight, supportive, low-to-the-ground with a plush insole and outstanding indoor traction. It looks sleek and performs very well.
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8.6
December 23, 2025
The Gamma 1 is a top-tier performer for guards. Lightweight, extremely responsive, with phenomenal traction and outstanding lockdown. Cushioning is springy and protective enough. Bigger players may want more support.
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8.6
April 29, 2026
These are the lightest shoes I tested. The Li-Ning Gamma 1 are incredibly fast with a snappy full-length carbon shank, very stable and protective, and grips like glue on indoor and outdoor courts.
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8.2
April 29, 2026
The Li-Ning Gamma 1 is a great performer for light guards. Traction, cushioning and weight impressed me. But persistent pinching, thin materials and the high price make it hard to recommend to everyone.
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Traction of the Li-Ning Gamma 1:
Expert Traction Rating: 9.8 (ranks #6 of 399)
User Traction Rating: NA
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10.0
May 13, 2026
I experienced almost no slippage from the traction.
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10.0
April 29, 2026
The herringbone outsole grips extremely well with zero break-in time. It's one of the most elite traction systems and close to a 10.
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10.0
April 29, 2026
The traction is crazy good. The anti-slip rubber outsole grips instantaneously, and even on dusty courts, I felt 100% confident.
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9.5
June 9, 2026
The GCU compound grips like hell on clean courts. It doesn't pick up dust quickly and still sticks on semi-dusty floors. It's one of the best traction setups out there.
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10.0
December 23, 2025
The traction uses a consistent herringbone and GCU compound. The bite is phenomenal. It grips clean and lightly dusty courts and picks up dust very slowly.
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10.0
April 29, 2026
The traction feels like glue on hardwood. It picks up dust, but a quick wipe restores grip. It even stays tacky on painted outdoor courts.
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9.0
April 29, 2026
Traction is excellent. It performs well on dusty courts and gives hard stops. There is minimal dust pickup, and the grip is consistent.
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Cushion of the Li-Ning Gamma 1:
Expert Cushion Rating: 9.0 (ranks #75 of 399)
User Cushion Rating: NA
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10.0
May 13, 2026
You get a lot of energy return from the midsole. The impact protection and court feel are excellent.
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9.0
April 29, 2026
The full-length Boom with a carbon fibre spring plate feels explosive and springy. It's very responsive and makes the shoe feel agile and fast.
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9.0
April 29, 2026
The full-length Boom cushioning feels bouncy and fast. With the carbon fibre plate, the heel-to-toe transition is smooth and gives a gliding, responsive feel.
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9.0
June 9, 2026
The insole is very plush and improves the ride. Low-to-the-ground Super Boom foam has good bounciness and solid heel impact protection for such a low-profile sneaker.
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8.0
December 23, 2025
The cushioning is responsive and springy. It's a bit stiffer than other Chinese foams, offering good court feel and impact protection but not the softest ride.
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9.0
April 29, 2026
The Boom foam is light and protective. It offers good impact protection and a bit of rebound. You get solid shock absorption close to the foot.
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9.0
April 29, 2026
The cushioning is very good. The carbon plate and full-length Boom deliver springy, responsive impact protection and smooth transitions.
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Materials of the Li-Ning Gamma 1:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.0 (ranks #213 of 399)
User Materials Rating: NA
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8.0
May 13, 2026
It's hard to call the materials premium, but they are lightweight. Ventilation is also excellent.
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9.0
April 29, 2026
The materials are lightweight yet surprisingly durable. The TPU upper shows no major wear after months, and the tongue is very light.
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8.0
April 29, 2026
The yarn upper is extremely light and flexible. It feels great on foot and keeps the weight down. It could be a bit more premium.
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8.0
June 9, 2026
The upper is a thin fuse knit with lots of ventilation. It's very lightweight but still feels supportive and sturdy, not flimsy.
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8.0
December 23, 2025
The upper is extremely thin and very breathable. It's TPU yarn with fused overlays. Feels minimal but gives adequate support and should hold up better than similar thin shoes.
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8.0
April 29, 2026
The uppers are a super-light TPU weave. The removable thermoplastic insole traps heat, but taking it out makes the shoe much more breathable.
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7.0
April 29, 2026
The materials are thin and sticky. I experienced pinching along the inner forefoot.
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Support of the Li-Ning Gamma 1:
Expert Support Rating: 8.9 (ranks #76 of 399)
User Support Rating: NA
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10.0
May 13, 2026
The anti-slip insole feels secure, and I feel contained within the shoe. There was no sliding, and my heel is locked down.
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9.0
April 29, 2026
Support is robust. The external carbon fibre heel cup and lateral containment piece keep you secure while staying low to the ground.
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9.0
April 29, 2026
The heel TPU plate cups your foot, and the wide base plus carbon core give excellent support. Lockdown and heel containment are very good for a low top.
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9.0
June 9, 2026
Lateral TPU pieces and a firm heel counter provide solid containment. The internal TPU and carbon fibre plate add stability and help propel you forward.
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9.0
December 23, 2025
Support and lockdown are extremely good. The sticky Boom insole, external heel counter, and wide base give solid lateral containment and excellent heel lock.
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8.0
April 29, 2026
The shoe feels very supportive and protective. The full-length carbon fibre shank keeps the ride stable and resists rollovers even for heavier players.
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8.0
April 29, 2026
The heel TPU clip is secure and prevents heel slippage.
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Fit of the Li-Ning Gamma 1:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.4 (ranks #119 of 399)
User Fit Rating: NA
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10.0
May 13, 2026
The shoe is easy to put on, and there isn't much padding inside.
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9.0
April 29, 2026
The fit is snug and feels like a second skin. Zoned padding and the tongue create a close, secure fit without heel slippage.
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8.0
April 29, 2026
The fit is snug and low-volume, similar to the Kobe 5. It moulds to the foot with no hot spots and feels secure once laced.
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8.0
June 9, 2026
The shoe feels lightweight and secure. The half-bootie tongue locks in place. The ankle padding is thin and could use more cushion for better lockdown.
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8.0
December 23, 2025
The fit is snug in the toe box, and the insole provides insane lockdown. My foot doesn't move, and the shoe feels secure while playing.
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8.0
April 29, 2026
The shoe fits medium in length and width. It has an 11° inflare and breaks in. Heel slippage was mild to moderate, especially with bulky orthotics.
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8.0
April 29, 2026
The fit is narrow and not spacious. Medium and narrow feet get decent lockdown, but very wide feet will struggle.
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Durability of the Li-Ning Gamma 1:
User Durability Rating: NA
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Outdoor of the Li-Ning Gamma 1:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 60.0 (ranks #124 of 399)
User Outdoor Rating: NA
Good (100%)
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good
May 13, 2026
The outsole will last outdoors.
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no
June 9, 2026
I would not recommend taking this pair outside because of the price.
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good
December 23, 2025
The GCU outsole is hard with thick grooves. It should hold up well outdoors and offer decent durability on outdoor courts.
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good
April 29, 2026
They are not bad outdoor shoes whatsoever, as long as you know how to use them. The rubber stays tacky, and the TPU yarn holds up.
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no
April 29, 2026
I doubt these will hold up outdoors. The thin upper and glittering insole won’t be too durable.
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Width of the Li-Ning Gamma 1:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
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regular
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slightly wide
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very wide
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slightly narrow
April 29, 2026
The width is a little snug. Wide footers may want to go up half a size.
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slightly narrow
April 29, 2026
If you have very wide, beefy feet, go up half a size.
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very narrow
December 23, 2025
This shoe is pretty dang narrow. It's one of the narrowest shoes in my rotation.
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regularly wide
April 29, 2026
The shoe fits a normal medium width.
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slightly narrow
April 29, 2026
Width runs on the narrower side. Wide footers should pass on this shoe.
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Size of the Li-Ning Gamma 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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very long
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½ size large
May 13, 2026
The shoe fits slightly big.
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true to size
April 29, 2026
Go true to size for most. If you have extremely wide feet, consider going up half a size.
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true to size
April 29, 2026
Go true to size. They fit a bit snug at first, like a Kobe 5, but the yarn flexes. Wide footers may want to go up half a size.
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½ size small
December 23, 2025
I went up half a size. Normal footers should go up half a size. Wide footers should consider going up a full size.
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true to size
April 29, 2026
Narrow and medium feet can go true to size.
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true to size
April 29, 2026
Fit is true to size.
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