Li-Ning Wade 808 5 Ultra
Released 3/2025, Low Top, Dwyane Wade,
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Performance Ratings
8.9
EXPERT RATING
7 reviews
9.5
USER RATING
5 ratings
Performance Summary
The Way of Wade 808 5 Ultra is a lively performer thanks to the bouncy cushioning.
Pros
Cushioning is outstanding
Fast and reliable traction
Cons
The fit feels long
Drop-in midsole is high off the ground
Best Suitable For: This shoe is best for smaller, quicker, more explosive players.
Category Performance Ratings
9.5
Traction
Shallow multidirectional tread with durable rubber. Extremely sticky on clean courts and only needs occasional wiping on dusty floors.
9.9
Cushion
Super Boom drop-in midsole. Very bouncy and springy with strong energy return and good impact protection.
8.1
Materials
Thin textile mesh upper with moderate padding. Lightweight and breathable. Some reviewers found materials less premium but comfortable.
8.6
Support
Rigid heel counter with carbon shank and structured overlays. Strong lockdown and lateral stability with minimal heel slip.
8.2
Fit
Slightly long, low-profile fit with tapered toe. Snug forefoot that breaks in comfortably and offers secure lockdown.
70%
Outdoor
Durable rubber outsole with shallow tread. Surprisingly solid outdoor traction and good longevity for outdoor play.
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Sizing
Runs true to size for most players. Narrow feet can size down half for length reduction.
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wide
Width
Fits narrow to regular widths best. Midfoot runs slightly narrow; wider feet may need break-in or a wider option.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Li-Ning Wade 808 5 Ultra |  Air Jordan 40 |  Nike Air Zoom G.T. Cut |  Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12 |  Nike GT Cut 3 Turbo |  Puma TRC Blaze Court | Add shoe | |
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| Expert Rating | 8.9 | 8.8(0.1) | 8.8(0.1) | 8.9(0.0) | 8.7(0.2) | 8.4(0.5) | |
| User Rating | 9.5 | NA | 9.3(0.2) | 9.4(0.1) | 9.5(0.0) | 8.3(1.2) | |
| Best Price | $159 | $169.99 $205 | $190 | $149 | $146.97 $210 | $119.99 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | NA | 440g - 440g | 410g - 430g | NA | 350g - 360g | 340g - 370g |
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Expert Reviews of the Li-Ning Wade 808 5 Ultra:
Expert Rating: 8.9 (ranks #15 of 381)
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9 - Great
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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9.4
April 28, 2025
I love the Way of Wade 808 5 Ultra. Li-Ning stepped up and improved an already good shoe. This shoe has my favourite drop-in midsole ever.
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9.0
April 12, 2025
This shoe is extremely lightweight, has phenomenal traction, and outstanding cushioning.
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9.0
April 20, 2025
The Way of Wade 808 5 Ultra offers insane performance at its price point. The traction is the standout feature, but the cushioning is also impressive.
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8.8
April 12, 2025
The Li-Ning Way of Wade 808 5 Ultra is a lively shoe. The bounce is incredible, and the traction is also top-notch.
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8.6
April 12, 2025
The Way of Wade 808 5 Ultra is lighter, breathable, and bouncier. It's an all-around upgrade and one of the best performers available.
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8.6
April 20, 2025
The Li-Ning Way of Wade 808 5 Ultra is worth the money. The drop-in midsole feels crazy and is one of the best available.
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8.6
April 28, 2025
The Way of Wade 808 5 Ultra is a solid performer after an initial break-in period. I like the traction and cushioning performance. It's lightweight and fast.
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User Reviews of the Li-Ning Wade 808 5 Ultra:
User Rating: 9.5 (ranks #7 of 381)
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8.6
August 12, 2025
Great basketball shoe for 1-2-3 nambers!
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9.6
June 22, 2025
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Traction of the Li-Ning Wade 808 5 Ultra:
Expert Traction Rating: 9.5 (ranks #16 of 381)
User Traction Rating: 9.6 (ranks #23 of 381)
10 - Amazing
7
9 - Great
5
8 - Good
0
7 - Average
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5 - Poor
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9.5
April 28, 2025
The traction performance is superb. I had no issues.
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10.0
April 12, 2025
The traction performance is amazing. It's top-tier traction and feels phenomenal.
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10.0
April 20, 2025
The traction performance is insane. This outsole sticks to the court like glue.
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10.0
April 12, 2025
The outsole grips well, and the shoe feels ridiculously fast.
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9.0
April 12, 2025
Traction is excellent. It's exactly what I expected.
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9.0
April 20, 2025
You won't have issues with clean courts, and only need occasional wiping on dusty courts.
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9.0
April 28, 2025
The outsole traction pattern is another highlight. It's one of the shoe's standout features.
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Cushion of the Li-Ning Wade 808 5 Ultra:
Expert Cushion Rating: 9.9 (ranks #4 of 381)
User Cushion Rating: 9.8 (ranks #15 of 381)
10 - Amazing
10
9 - Great
2
8 - Good
0
7 - Average
0
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5 - Poor
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10.0
April 28, 2025
The Super Boom drop-in midsole is lighter and offers outstanding compression and bounceback. I love everything about this drop-in; it's my favourite ever.
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10.0
April 12, 2025
The cushioning is my favourite part of this shoe. The step-in comfort is the softest I've felt, and I love the court feel.
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10.0
April 20, 2025
This drop-in midsole offers impact protection, bounce, and energy return. I'm a big fan.
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10.0
April 12, 2025
The drop-in midsole feels like a trampoline. The bounce is no joke.
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10.0
April 12, 2025
The new drop-in midsole is much better than expected. The Super Boom foam is lighter but just as bouncy. It's also soft and comfortable.
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10.0
April 20, 2025
Cushioning is the biggest selling point. The drop-in midsole feels crazy bouncy and springy, and it provides a lot of impact protection, too.
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9.0
April 28, 2025
The drop-in midsole feels nice. It's bouncy with plenty of impact protection.
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Materials of the Li-Ning Wade 808 5 Ultra:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.1 (ranks #190 of 381)
User Materials Rating: 9.2 (ranks #28 of 381)
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8.5
April 28, 2025
You won't get any special materials, but the performance feels balanced and comfortable.
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8.0
April 12, 2025
The upper is a textile mesh material. It's thin and has no break-in time. I like the comfort and air flow.
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8.0
April 20, 2025
The materials are thinner and lighter, but still supportive. There's also adequate padding.
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8.0
April 12, 2025
The padding is moderate and comfortable.
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8.0
April 12, 2025
The materials are nice and breathable. You get a lot of air flow.
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8.0
April 20, 2025
The materials feel iffy, but the mesh on my pair is comfortable.
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8.0
April 28, 2025
The materials are lightweight and soft. It also feels durable.
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Support of the Li-Ning Wade 808 5 Ultra:
Expert Support Rating: 8.6 (ranks #135 of 381)
User Support Rating: 9.2 (ranks #45 of 381)
10 - Amazing
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9.5
April 28, 2025
This is a very supportive basketball shoe. It will cater to all of your needs.
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9.0
April 12, 2025
The support and lockdown are amazing. My foot was well-contained, and I wasn't moving on the footbed.
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9.0
April 20, 2025
This shoe is very supportive, and I felt locked in.
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8.0
April 12, 2025
I barely had any heel slippage.
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8.0
April 12, 2025
I like the carbon shank and the fit.
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8.0
April 20, 2025
I like the structured, rigid heel counter and didn't have issues with support and lockdown.
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9.0
April 28, 2025
The shoe's heel counter and lateral containment excel for support.
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Fit of the Li-Ning Wade 808 5 Ultra:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.2 (ranks #189 of 381)
User Fit Rating: 9.6 (ranks #9 of 381)
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9.5
April 28, 2025
The toe box is tapered, and there's no volume above my foot. The width and length are solid.
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8.0
April 12, 2025
The toe box feels snug, but I like how it feels.
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8.0
April 20, 2025
The fit is slightly long but not uncomfortable.
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8.0
April 12, 2025
Fit is the one thing players need to look out for because the shoe is low profile and high off the ground. It's also longer than normal.
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8.0
April 12, 2025
The fit is comfortable. It's a bit snug, but it breaks in nicely.
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8.0
April 20, 2025
I felt comfortable with the fit.
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8.0
April 28, 2025
The fit feels comfortable after a break-in period. I also like the lacing setup.
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Durability of the Li-Ning Wade 808 5 Ultra:
User Durability Rating: 8.8 (ranks #96 of 381)
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Outdoor of the Li-Ning Wade 808 5 Ultra:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 70.0 (ranks #91 of 381)
User Outdoor Rating: 80.0 (ranks #84 of 381)
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fair
April 28, 2025
The outdoor performance is also solid.
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good
April 12, 2025
The durability should hold up well outdoors.
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good
April 20, 2025
This pair is good for outdoor play.
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fair
April 12, 2025
This is one of the few shoes with a shallow tread pattern that can play outdoors.
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fair
April 12, 2025
I think this outsole will be fine for outdoor play.
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Width of the Li-Ning Wade 808 5 Ultra:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
3
regular
4
slightly wide
1
very wide
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slightly narrow
April 20, 2025
The midfoot feels slightly narrow.
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regularly wide
April 12, 2025
Players with 2E feet can go true to size but need an extended break-in time.
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regularly wide
April 20, 2025
I have slightly wide feet and had no issues with this shoe.
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Size of the Li-Ning Wade 808 5 Ultra:
very small
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slightly small
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true to size
10
slightly long
2
very long
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true to size
April 28, 2025
I went true to size.
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true to size
April 12, 2025
I suggest going true to size.
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true to size
April 20, 2025
I would go true to size.
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true to size
April 12, 2025
Narrow feet can go true to size for a regular fit or down half a size for length reduction. Medium feet can go true to size.
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true to size
April 12, 2025
My recommendation is to stick true to size.
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true to size
April 20, 2025
I went true to size.
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true to size
April 28, 2025
I went true to size.
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