Li-Ning Wade 808 2
Released 9/2022, Low Top, Dwyane Wade,
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Performance Ratings
8.6
EXPERT RATING
6 reviews
9.1
USER RATING
18 ratings
Performance Summary
The Wade 808 2 offers fantastic traction and a versatile drop-in midsole.
Pros
Traction grips courts hard
Comfortable drop-in midsole
Cons
Cushioning on hard impact can be better
The fit is slightly long
Best Suitable For: Players who are fans of the Kobe 9 traction and cushioning setup
Category Performance Ratings
9.7
Traction
Aggressive multi-directional tread with pliable, sticky rubber. Excellent grip and hard bite on clean and dusty indoor courts.
8.7
Cushion
Drop-in Li-Ning Cloud Plus foam. Bouncy, low ride with good court feel and step-in comfort. Impact protection is adequate.
8.2
Materials
Dual-layer mesh upper with TPU wing and plastic overlays. Lightweight and breathable. Durable overall but tongue padding is minimal.
8.7
Support
TPU wing, lateral plating, outrigger and molded heel cup. Strong lateral containment and stable ride with mostly secure heel lockdown.
7.8
Fit
Runs long and narrow. Snug for narrow feet; wide-footers should size up. Minimal tongue padding affects comfort for some.
70%
Outdoor
Durable rubber compound suitable for occasional outdoor use. Holds up well but best kept indoors for longer life.
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Sizing
Generally true to size. Narrow or regular feet can go down half for snug fit. Wide feet should go up half size.
narrow
wide
Width
Fits narrow to regular widths best. Wide feet may feel constricted by the TPU wing and should size up or avoid.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Li-Ning Wade 808 2 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 13 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade 11 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade 12 |  Puma All Pro Nitro |  New Balance Hesi Low V2 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.6 | 8.9(0.3) | 8.9(0.3) | 8.9(0.3) | 8.5(0.1) | 8.4(0.2) | |
| User Rating | 9.1 | 9.3(0.2) | 9.5(0.4) | NA | 9.1(0.0) | 9.2(0.1) | |
| Best Price | $119.99 | $149 | $225 | $199 $225 | $68.37 $130 | $109.99 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 400g - 420g | NA | NA | NA | 380g - 400g | NA |
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Expert Reviews of the Li-Ning Wade 808 2:
Expert Rating: 8.6 (ranks #111 of 381)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
4
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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9.0
November 20, 2022
The Li-Ning Way of Wade 808 2 is a shoe-of-the-year contender. The traction is outstanding, the cushion is solid, and the support feels perfect.
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8.8
October 10, 2022
The Wade 808 2 is a top two or three performer on the market. The traction is phenomenal, the materials are supportive, and I love the drop-in midsole.
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8.6
September 20, 2022
The Way of Wade 808 2 feels like a Kobe 8 reincarnated. I enjoy the drop-in midsole, and the traction feels sticky.
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8.6
September 30, 2022
The Way of Wade 808 2 is a speedy shoe that's low to the ground, and the traction offers a lot of grip. More advanced footwork players will benefit the most from this shoe.
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8.4
July 8, 2023
The Li-Ning Wade 808 2 is a great shoe for light, quick, and shifty players. The cushioning and traction are impressive. The only issue to consider is comfort for wide-footers.
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8.2
May 2, 2023
The Li-Ning Wade 808 2 feels reminiscent of the Kobe 8 and 11. The traction is top-notch, and the drop-in midsole feels like Lunarlon.
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User Reviews of the Li-Ning Wade 808 2:
User Rating: 9.1 (ranks #62 of 381)
10 - Amazing
4
9 - Great
12
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
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9.0
May 27, 2023
this is the wade 808 2 v2 however, they are similar tho. strap barely makes a difference and the materials are less thin in the v2. the drop in soooo nice. great heel compression foots right under the cloud foam. tractions got a nice skweak and stops on a dime top tier for sure. But i recommend re lacing them so it’s not over over but under under cause for some reason i found that improve my lockdown
update: after much use, the cushion does bottom out, the traction can pick up dust, so wipe…
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9.2
October 8, 2022
Traction is top tier. I’ve never had this much court feel before so i was worried about cushion but after logging 10+ hours I did not notice any pain at all from the shoes. Fit is narrow and tight at first but quickly molded perfectly to my feet. I don’t have wide feet though, wide footers be careful. My favorite shoe to play in right now.
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9.0
March 1, 2023
The traction is definitely the selling point of this shoe, pretty much bites through any dusty court picks up almost no dust. Didn't matter if I was playing on a dusty rec center or training for my college team, most indoor courts felt the same. Cushioning is good.
Size however, is slightly narrow given I have an extremely wide foot.
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8.7
October 1, 2022
I love them. The traction is good, cushion is decent. Lockdown is good. I felt very fast in this shoe. It is a responsive cushion setup, but I played several hours in the shoes and my legs felt fine.
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8.8
December 22, 2022
Great shoe for guards and shifty players, not super heavy and traction is grippy, overall one of the best shoes i have ever owned.
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Traction of the Li-Ning Wade 808 2:
Expert Traction Rating: 9.7 (ranks #6 of 381)
User Traction Rating: 9.7 (ranks #20 of 381)
10 - Amazing
18
9 - Great
5
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
0
10.0
November 20, 2022
The traction performance is amazing.
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10.0
October 10, 2022
The traction has a hard bite, and it performs well on dust, too. It reminds me of the Kobe 9 traction.
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9.0
September 20, 2022
The traction is gnarly. The rubber is pliable and sticky.
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9.0
September 30, 2022
The outsole tread is pretty good. The rubber is malleable, and it grips well on indoor courts.
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10.0
July 8, 2023
The bite of the traction is excellent everywhere. I played on all types of surfaces too. I never had any issues with slipping.
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10.0
May 2, 2023
The traction is identical to the Ultra version, and it's fantastic. It's the best feature of the shoe.
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Cushion of the Li-Ning Wade 808 2:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.7 (ranks #150 of 381)
User Cushion Rating: 8.8 (ranks #132 of 381)
10 - Amazing
4
9 - Great
12
8 - Good
7
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.0
November 20, 2022
The drop-in midsole feels good underfoot. It provides a ton of court feel while still offering impact protection.
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9.0
October 10, 2022
One of my favourite parts of the shoe is the drop-in midsole. It offers a lot of step-in comfort, and it feels plush. The only downside is the impact protection not being the best.
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9.0
September 20, 2022
The drop-in midsole is Li-Ning Cloud Plus which feels bouncier than regular Cloud foam. It's also protective in the heel and low to the ground.
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9.0
September 30, 2022
The Cloud foam feels rubbery and bouncy. The shoe's rebound on landings could be better. It does do a solid job of providing impact protection, though.
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9.0
July 8, 2023
The drop-in midsole uses an impressive foam setup. The cushioning is comfortable and balanced. I have no issues with it.
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8.0
May 2, 2023
The drop-in midsole feels like the Lunarlon drop-ins Nike puts in the older Kobe's. The midsole is lightweight and smooth on the court, but it's not the softest.
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Materials of the Li-Ning Wade 808 2:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.2 (ranks #172 of 381)
User Materials Rating: 8.8 (ranks #88 of 381)
10 - Amazing
4
9 - Great
8
8 - Good
12
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
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0
8.0
November 20, 2022
The materials feel supportive and breathable.
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9.0
October 10, 2022
I like the mesh materials on the foot. It doesn't feel cheap or flimsy while being minimal and supportive.
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8.0
September 20, 2022
There's a dual-layered mesh upper that is breathable and comfortable.
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8.0
September 30, 2022
The upper is minimalist, and the shoe reminds me of a soccer cleat with how low it is. The laces are long and flimsy, though.
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8.0
July 8, 2023
The tongue has minimal padding, so you can feel the laces pressing against your foot. The other materials are simple, but the shoe is well-made.
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8.0
May 2, 2023
The materials are breathable and durable but not the most comfortable.
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Support of the Li-Ning Wade 808 2:
Expert Support Rating: 8.7 (ranks #116 of 381)
User Support Rating: 8.9 (ranks #115 of 381)
10 - Amazing
6
9 - Great
10
8 - Good
6
7 - Average
2
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
10.0
November 20, 2022
The TPU side wall and outrigger keep you more stable than the Kobe 8s. High praise. I also had no issues with heel lockdown.
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8.0
October 10, 2022
The drop-in midsole offers a lot of lateral containment. Lateral stability is also covered. My heel did feel a tiny bit insecure, though.
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9.0
September 20, 2022
The heel cup and materials lock your foot down securely. The purple plastic on the side of the shoe is also extremely supportive.
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9.0
September 30, 2022
The TPU plating on the lateral side of the shoe keeps you contained. The stability is also impressive.
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8.0
July 8, 2023
Your foot sits nice and tight in the shoe. There's also an outrigger for extra stability.
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8.0
May 2, 2023
I had some initial heel slippage, but it goes away while playing. Other than that, I felt secure.
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Fit of the Li-Ning Wade 808 2:
Expert Fit Rating: 7.8 (ranks #324 of 381)
User Fit Rating: 8.8 (ranks #118 of 381)
10 - Amazing
3
9 - Great
10
8 - Good
8
7 - Average
3
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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9.0
November 20, 2022
The fit was perfect for me.
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8.0
October 10, 2022
My pair fits well, but to get a more snug fit on my foot, I would've preferred getting the shoe in my actual size.
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8.0
September 20, 2022
The shoe looks narrow, but there's enough space. It doesn't feel snug.
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8.0
September 30, 2022
The fit is long and narrow but comfortable.
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7.0
July 8, 2023
Length-wise, the fit was perfect for me. The plastic element on the shoe's lateral side can cause some discomfort.
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7.0
May 2, 2023
My feet feel odd in this shoe because of the low cut, but it doesn't affect performance.
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Durability of the Li-Ning Wade 808 2:
User Durability Rating: 9.4 (ranks #29 of 381)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
5
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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Outdoor of the Li-Ning Wade 808 2:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 70.0 (ranks #95 of 381)
User Outdoor Rating: 93.8 (ranks #38 of 381)
Good (100%)
9
Fair (50%)
4
Bad (0%)
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fair
November 20, 2022
The rubber compound is suited for outdoors and indoors, but I would advise keeping them indoors.
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good
October 10, 2022
The rubber compound looks durable enough for outdoor play.
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fair
September 20, 2022
I think you can use this outdoors.
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fair
September 30, 2022
The rubber is durable as long as you aren't a heavy dragger.
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good
May 2, 2023
The rubber is durable enough for outdoor play.
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Width of the Li-Ning Wade 808 2:
very narrow
1
slightly narrow
12
regular
9
slightly wide
1
very wide
0
regularly wide
October 10, 2022
The toe box is snug, but the width is solid.
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regularly wide
September 20, 2022
Wide-footers go half a size up.
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slightly narrow
September 30, 2022
If you are a 2E-width foot, this shoe will be frustrating because of the TPU wing.
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slightly narrow
July 8, 2023
Go up half a size if you have a wide foot.
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slightly narrow
May 2, 2023
Go up half a size if you have wide feet.
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Size of the Li-Ning Wade 808 2:
very small
0
slightly small
6
true to size
12
slightly long
6
very long
0
true to size
November 20, 2022
I went true to size.
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½ size small
October 10, 2022
I went half a size up, as Li-Ning recommends. It feels like I could've gone down half a size for a snug fit. I still recommend going up half a size for most people.
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true to size
September 20, 2022
Regular footers go true to size.
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true to size
September 30, 2022
Narrow and regular footers may go down half a size for a 1-to-1 snug fit or go true to size for more forgiveness.
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true to size
July 8, 2023
Go true to size unless you have a wide foot.
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true to size
May 2, 2023
Go true to size if you have narrow or regular feet.
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