Li-Ning Way of Wade 9 Infinity
Released 2/2021, High Top, Dwyane Wade,
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Performance Ratings
8.5
EXPERT RATING
3 reviews
9.6
USER RATING
2 ratings
Performance Summary
The Li-Ning Way of Wade 9 Infinity provides plenty of traction and plays very springy.
Pros
Strong, grippy traction
Boa system helps keep you secure
Cons
The price is expensive
Feels high off the ground
Best Suitable For: Players that like to take advantage of their straight-line speed.
Category Performance Ratings
9.0
Traction
Thick-groove pattern with dense hard rubber. Excellent grip after break-in, dust sensitive initially but reliable for quick stops.
8.0
Cushion
High-stack Boom cushioning with rocker setup. Springy and comfortable for straight-line speed, moderate impact protection and muted court feel.
8.7
Materials
Thin shroud with breathable textile and reinforced overlays. Feels minimal up top but durable where it counts.
8.3
Support
Low-top with BOA and strong lacing system for containment. Provides solid lateral stability though some heel slip was reported.
8.3
Fit
True to size with a snug, narrow toe box and good lockdown from BOA. May feel tight for wide feet.
100%
Outdoor
Dense hard rubber outsole with thick grooves. Built for strong outdoor durability and expected to hold up on rough courts.
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large
Sizing
Runs true to size. Narrow and medium feet should choose TTS; wide footers may need to size up or consider alternatives.
narrow
wide
Width
Fits narrow to regular widths best. Not recommended for wide feet due to snug forefoot fit.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Li-Ning Way of Wade 9 Infinity |  Nike Kobe Protro 3 |  Nike LeBron NXXT Genisus |  Nike G.T. Future |  Under Armour Curry 9 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 13 Encore | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.5 | 8.2(0.3) | 8.2(0.3) | 6.8(1.7) | 8.9(0.4) | 8.9(0.4) | |
| User Rating | 9.6 | NA | 9.4(0.2) | NA | 9.2(0.4) | NA | |
| Best Price | $255 | $169.99 $210 | $129.99 $150 | $200 | $160 | $149 | |
| Type of Cut | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 440g - 460g | NA | NA | NA | 320g - 330g | NA |
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Expert Reviews of the Li-Ning Way of Wade 9 Infinity:
Expert Rating: 8.5 (ranks #145 of 385)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
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8.8
June 14, 2022
Li-Ning's Way of Wade 9 Infinity is a pricey shoe, but it provides plenty of performance and durability for the price.
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8.4
April 19, 2022
The Li-Ning Way of Wade 9 performs well for players looking for front-to-back speed, but they aren't the best for those that like to feel low to the ground.
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8.2
February 18, 2022
The Li-Ning Way of Wade 9 Infinity is a solid all-around shoe. The traction bites, the cushion is alright, and the support is there too.
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User Reviews of the Li-Ning Way of Wade 9 Infinity:
User Rating: 9.6 (ranks #6 of 385)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
0
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.2
November 24, 2022
They are good shoes. They are just expensive but they can blister.
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Traction of the Li-Ning Way of Wade 9 Infinity:
Expert Traction Rating: 9.0 (ranks #117 of 385)
User Traction Rating: 10.0 (ranks #7 of 385)
10 - Amazing
3
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
June 14, 2022
I had no issues with stopping on a dime. The traction is pretty good overall.
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10.0
April 19, 2022
I think the traction is the best part of the shoe. I found the grip to be tremendous.
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8.0
February 18, 2022
The traction is really good once broken in, but it starts poorly. Dust and debris do give the traction trouble.
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Cushion of the Li-Ning Way of Wade 9 Infinity:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.0 (ranks #279 of 385)
User Cushion Rating: 10.0 (ranks #8 of 385)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
June 14, 2022
The cushion feels nice and springy when I elevate to take jump shots. The shoe feels very comfortable too.
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8.0
April 19, 2022
Because of the rocker and the high stack of Boom cushioning, this shoe performs best when you're going in straight lines. You also feel springy in the shoe.
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7.0
February 18, 2022
There is a lot of Boom cushioning used in this shoe. The court feel isn't the best, and impact protection is okay.
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Materials of the Li-Ning Way of Wade 9 Infinity:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.7 (ranks #60 of 385)
User Materials Rating: 9.5 (ranks #12 of 385)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
3
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
June 14, 2022
The materials aren't the lightest, but they aren't too heavy either. The shoe also feels breathable.
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8.0
April 19, 2022
The shroud is thin and flimsy, but the materials are durable where it counts.
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9.0
February 18, 2022
The shroud feels nice and thin. There isn't a lot of padding, but the shoe feels minimal. I also really like the lacing system.
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Support of the Li-Ning Way of Wade 9 Infinity:
Expert Support Rating: 8.3 (ranks #237 of 385)
User Support Rating: 10.0 (ranks #4 of 385)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
June 14, 2022
The shoe moved well with my cuts, and that helped me feel stable. My ankle felt supported as well.
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8.0
April 19, 2022
For low-top shoes, they do a great job of securing your foot.
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8.0
February 18, 2022
Laterally, I had no issues with containment or stability. I did experience some heel slippage, though.
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Fit of the Li-Ning Way of Wade 9 Infinity:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.3 (ranks #168 of 385)
User Fit Rating: 10.0 (ranks #3 of 385)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.0
June 14, 2022
I had no issues with the fit of the shoe.
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8.0
April 19, 2022
I had no issues getting the shoe on, and the Boa system works well.
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9.0
February 18, 2022
This shoe fits very snugly, especially in the toe box, but I enjoy that fit.
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Durability of the Li-Ning Way of Wade 9 Infinity:
User Durability Rating: 10.0 (ranks #5 of 385)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
0
8 - Good
0
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
Outdoor of the Li-Ning Way of Wade 9 Infinity:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 100.0 (ranks #16 of 385)
User Outdoor Rating: 75.0 (ranks #101 of 385)
Good (100%)
4
Fair (50%)
1
Bad (0%)
0
good
June 14, 2022
I feel like the shoe is going to last a long time.
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good
April 19, 2022
The outsole is dense, hard rubber.
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good
February 18, 2022
The rubber is extremely hard, and the grooves are thick.
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Width of the Li-Ning Way of Wade 9 Infinity:
very narrow
2
slightly narrow
0
regular
1
slightly wide
1
very wide
0
very narrow
April 19, 2022
I wouldn't recommend the shoe for people with wide feet.
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very narrow
February 18, 2022
I wouldn't recommend this shoe for people with wide feet.
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Size of the Li-Ning Way of Wade 9 Infinity:
very small
0
slightly small
0
true to size
4
slightly long
1
very long
0
true to size
June 14, 2022
True to size fit for me.
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true to size
April 19, 2022
I recommend going true to size if you have a narrow or medium-sized foot.
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true to size
February 18, 2022
I went true to size and enjoyed the fit.
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