Li-Ning Way of Wade 12
Released 11/2025, Low Top, Dwyane Wade,
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Performance Ratings
8.9
EXPERT RATING
5 reviews
NA
USER RATING
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Performance Summary
The Way of Wade 12 delivers sticky traction, bouncy Super Boom cushioning, and secure support.
Pros
Excellent traction
Bouncy Super Boom cushioning
Cons
Outdoor durability concerns
Ventilation and breathability could be better
Best Suitable For: This shoe is best for guards and small forwards who want bouncy cushioning and hard-biting traction.
Category Performance Ratings
9.2
Traction
Excellent grip on clean courts, but picks up dust and needs occasional wiping.
9.2
Cushion
Super Boom foam midsole. Very bouncy and responsive with strong impact protection.
8.5
Materials
Lightweight upper and padded interior. Comfortable and flexible.
9.0
Support
Torsion-resistant midfoot and springy plate with a wide base. Provides solid lateral stability and secure lockdown.
8.6
Fit
Glove-like, true to size fit. Flexible padded toe box. Wide feet may want half a size up.
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Outdoor
Not recommended for outdoor play due to concerns with durability.
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Sizing
Runs true to size for most players.
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wide
Width
Fits narrow to regular widths best. Very wide feet may feel tight or need a half size up.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Li-Ning Way of Wade 12 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 13 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade 11 |  Under Armour Curry 11 |  Puma All Pro Nitro |  Under Armour Curry Series 7 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.9 | 8.9(0.0) | 8.9(0.0) | 8.7(0.2) | 8.5(0.4) | 8.4(0.5) | |
| User Rating | NA | 9.3 | 9.5 | 8.7 | 9.1 | NA | |
| Best Price | $225 | $149 | $225 | $38.97 $160 | $80.07 $130 | $159.99 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | NA | NA | NA | 340g - 340g | 380g - 400g | NA |
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Expert Reviews of the Li-Ning Way of Wade 12:
Expert Rating: 8.9 (ranks #13 of 381)
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9.5
Friday at 02:17 PM
The Way of Wade 12 is an amazing performer and Wade's best basketball shoe. It blends incredible traction, excellent cushioning, and top-tier support into a lightweight package.
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8.8
December 21, 2025
The Way of Wade 12 blends the best parts of the Wade 10 and 11 into one. It's light, form-fitting, comfortable, and supportive. I was blown away and very satisfied with the performance.
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8.8
December 21, 2025
The WoW 12 is an S-tier performer with top-tier cushioning and traction, lightweight, comfortable materials, and a secure, forgiving fit. Avoid outdoor use due to concerns about durability.
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8.8
December 21, 2025
The Li-Ning WoW 12 is a phenomenal, lightweight hoop shoe with excellent traction on clean courts, springy Super Boom cushioning, a supportive upper, and great lockdown.
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8.6
December 21, 2025
The Way of Wade 12 is my favourite Way of Wade signature shoe so far. It's fun to play in and very close to the WoW 10 in performance. The only real downside is the high price tag.
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User Reviews of the Li-Ning Way of Wade 12:
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Traction of the Li-Ning Way of Wade 12:
Expert Traction Rating: 9.2 (ranks #66 of 381)
User Traction Rating: NA
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10.0
Friday at 02:17 PM
The traction is a clear 10 out of 10. It bites incredibly hard on indoor courts and only needs a light wipe to maintain excellent grip.
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9.0
December 21, 2025
The traction is fantastic. You might need a light wipe sometimes, but indoors, it grips really well.
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9.0
December 21, 2025
The traction is excellent. It grips consistently and is very loud and squeaky. It picks up dust and needs occasional wipes.
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9.0
December 21, 2025
The traction is phenomenal on clean courts. It stops extremely hard. It does pick up dust quickly, so you'll need to wipe it regularly.
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9.0
December 21, 2025
The traction is pretty damn good. It bites hard on clean courts. You might need a light wipe on moderately dusty courts. Extremely dusty courts will make it struggle.
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Cushion of the Li-Ning Way of Wade 12:
Expert Cushion Rating: 9.2 (ranks #56 of 381)
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10.0
Friday at 02:17 PM
The cushioning is a perfect mix of two layers of Super Boom. It gives great impact protection, court feel, and responsiveness while still offering plenty of bounce.
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9.0
December 21, 2025
The midsole is Super Boom. It's bouncy yet fluid. It also has a lot of impact protection and responsiveness.
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9.0
December 21, 2025
The cushioning is fantastic. Super bouncy. It feels like stepping on a cloud and provides a top-of-market bounce.
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9.0
December 21, 2025
The cushioning is super responsive and bouncy thanks to the Super Boom foam. It has a great court feel and solid impact protection.
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9.0
December 21, 2025
It's bouncy but more subdued than the 808 5 Ultra. You get good heel impact protection and decent court feel and responsiveness.
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Materials of the Li-Ning Way of Wade 12:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.5 (ranks #82 of 381)
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8.5
Friday at 02:17 PM
Materials are mostly synthetic, but the tongue is genuine pigskin. There is a strong plasticky smell out of the box, though the upper is lightweight and comfortable.
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8.0
December 21, 2025
The materials do exactly what they're supposed to do. They contain you well, are lightweight, and perform well.
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9.0
December 21, 2025
The materials are very comfortable and breathable. The thermoplastic toe box is flexible, and the interior is well-padded. This shoe has the most comfortable toe box I've ever experienced.
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9.0
December 21, 2025
The upper is a thin TPE shroud that feels like a second skin. It's supportive and high quality, but a tad warm and less breathable.
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8.0
December 21, 2025
The materials are mostly synthetic. They're not premium, and I would have preferred genuine leather. That said, they perform well.
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Support of the Li-Ning Way of Wade 12:
Expert Support Rating: 9.0 (ranks #23 of 381)
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10.0
Friday at 02:17 PM
The support is excellent. A hard heel counter, carbon-fibre midfoot plate, wide base, and lateral outrigger provide strong lockdown and stability while still allowing toe flex.
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9.0
December 21, 2025
The support is fantastic. You get torsion resistance, a stable, wide base, and a springy plate.
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8.0
December 21, 2025
Support is sufficient and stable enough for a lightweight shoe. Lockdown feels secure, and lateral stability is good for on-court movements.
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9.0
December 21, 2025
Support and lockdown were phenomenal. The TPU heel counter and wide outrigger provided solid lateral stability.
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9.0
December 21, 2025
I didn't have any support issues. My heel stayed locked down. The wide base and outrigger provide strong lateral stability, and the carbon fibre plate adds torsional rigidity.
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Fit of the Li-Ning Way of Wade 12:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.6 (ranks #72 of 381)
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9.0
Friday at 02:17 PM
The fit is snug and sock-like. It hugs the foot comfortably and is more roomy than past models. The tongue is stable and might feel odd with higher insoles.
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9.0
December 21, 2025
The fit is glove-like and one-to-one with my foot. Very form-fitting and comfortable after relacing the left shoe.
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9.0
December 21, 2025
The fit is secure and comfortable. The toe box is flexible and well-padded. It hugs the ankle with no pinching and provides good lockdown.
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8.0
December 21, 2025
The fit is snug, which I like, especially in the toe box. The length is perfect, and the midfoot is locked down.
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8.0
December 21, 2025
I felt good in this pair. The half-bootie gives a snug, one-to-one fit with no dead space and solid heel padding.
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Durability of the Li-Ning Way of Wade 12:
User Durability Rating: NA
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Outdoor of the Li-Ning Way of Wade 12:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 25.0 (ranks #211 of 381)
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fair
Friday at 02:17 PM
In my experience, the GCU rubber is decent for outdoor use.
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December 21, 2025
I would probably not take this pair outdoors.
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December 21, 2025
Not recommended for outdoor use.
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fair
December 21, 2025
Not the best for outdoor abuse. GCU may help durability, but the shallow grooves mean you'll need to be careful on rough courts.
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Width of the Li-Ning Way of Wade 12:
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Friday at 02:17 PM
The width is accommodating. If you have wider feet, consider going up half a size.
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regularly wide
December 21, 2025
Width is about average. Those with very wide feet can consider going half a size up.
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slightly narrow
December 21, 2025
It feels slightly narrow in the toe box.
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regularly wide
December 21, 2025
The TPU shroud can press down on wider feet. Slightly wide footers are fine, but really wide footers may want to go up half a size.
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Size of the Li-Ning Way of Wade 12:
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true to size
Friday at 02:17 PM
I would recommend going true to size. If you have wider feet, consider going up half a size.
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true to size
December 21, 2025
I went true to size. That's exactly what I would recommend for most.
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true to size
December 21, 2025
I would recommend going with your true size for most people. True to size gives a secure fit and good lockdown.
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½ size small
December 21, 2025
I went up half a size, and that was a perfect fit for me. It's similar to my WoW 10 sizing.
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true to size
December 21, 2025
I went true to size and felt good. Most people should go true to size.
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