Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12 Encore
Released 8/2024, , Dwyane Wade,
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Performance Ratings
8.9
EXPERT RATING
6 reviews
8.9
USER RATING
10 ratings
Performance Summary
The Way of Wade All City 12 Encore is a fantastic, balanced performance shoe. Traction and cushioning, in particular, are outstanding.
Pros
Better than expected traction performance
Balanced cushioning setup
Cons
Requires break-in period
Best Suitable For: This shoe has something for everyone. All players will enjoy the All City 12 Encore.
Category Performance Ratings
9.3
Traction
Sticky rubber outsole with a multidirectional pattern. Excellent grip indoors, bites through dust, slightly limited by shallow grooves outdoors.
9.6
Cushion
Full-length Boom foam midsole. Bouncy and responsive with strong impact protection and above average court feel.
8.3
Materials
Soft breathable upper with leather overlays and an extra long tongue. Materials feel comfortable and break in quickly.
9.0
Support
Torsional shank, rubber sidewall, and firm heel counter. Provides solid lateral stability and secure containment.
8.2
Fit
Snug, performance-oriented fit that favors narrow to regular feet. Secure lockdown with a short break-in period.
50%
Outdoor
Durable rubber holds up better than expected outdoors but shallow grooves limit long term outdoor longevity.
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Sizing
Runs true to size for most narrow and medium feet. Some players prefer a half size up for extra forefoot room.
narrow
wide
Width
Best for narrow to regular widths. Forefoot is slightly tapered and wide-footers may need a half size up.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12 Encore |  Nike G.T. Cut Academy |  Nike Ja 2 |  Li-Ning Wade 808 5 Ultra |  Air Jordan 40 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade 12 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.9 | 8.2(0.7) | 8.1(0.8) | 8.9(0.0) | 8.8(0.1) | 8.9(0.0) | |
| User Rating | 8.9 | 8.8(0.1) | 8.6(0.3) | 9.5(0.6) | NA | NA | |
| Best Price | $149.99 | $56.97 $95 | $60.97 $120 | $159 | $169.99 $205 | $199 $225 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | ||||
| Weight | NA | 340g - 350g | 330g - 340g | NA | 440g - 440g | NA |
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Expert Reviews of the Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12 Encore:
Expert Rating: 8.9 (ranks #19 of 385)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
6
8 - Good
0
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.2
September 21, 2024
The Way of Wade All City 12 Encore is a speedy, quick-moving shoe with plenty of bounce and stability. All my movement felt easy in this shoe.
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9.0
September 21, 2024
The Way of Wade All City 12 Encore is an elite performer. Traction and cushioning are both top-tier, and the materials even feel comfortable.
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9.0
October 23, 2024
The Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12 Encore is the best value-for-money shoe on the market. The traction and cushioning are both near perfect.
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8.8
September 21, 2024
The Wade All City 12 Encore kills it as a performer. The traction and support are improved, and the Boom cushioning is incredibly balanced.
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8.8
December 16, 2024
The Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12 Encore has something to offer everyone. It has balanced cushioning and grippy traction. All of the features are solid.
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8.5
September 21, 2024
The Way of Wade All City 12 Encore is an impressive all-around performer. The shoe has no real weak points. The cushioning is balanced, and the traction performance is great.
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User Reviews of the Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12 Encore:
User Rating: 8.9 (ranks #94 of 385)
10 - Amazing
3
9 - Great
4
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
0
9.2
November 23, 2024
stable and plush is what i would sum this shoe up as. traction is top tier with 0 squeak but great bite, a lot like flow. cushion is boom with mesh strobel which feels better than wade 10 imo, more plush but less bouncy. there support is great and the materials are very nice which makes the containment and lockdown very nice. the comfortablity is the strangest part of the shoe: the heel padding is amazing but the tongue is too thin for my preference.
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6.4
March 24, 2025
Very bad lace bite thanks to the thin tongue material, decent traction
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9.4
November 9, 2025
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Traction of the Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12 Encore:
Expert Traction Rating: 9.3 (ranks #50 of 385)
User Traction Rating: 9.2 (ranks #91 of 385)
10 - Amazing
8
9 - Great
5
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
10.0
September 21, 2024
The traction performance is crazy, especially on indoor courts.
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9.0
September 21, 2024
The traction performance is incredible. I had no issues at all.
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10.0
October 23, 2024
This is the most insane traction setup I've tried since Flow foam. The performance is incredible.
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9.0
September 21, 2024
The traction performance is freaking nice after an initial break-in period.
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9.0
December 16, 2024
The traction performance is pretty damn good. It bites through dust well too.
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9.0
September 21, 2024
The outsole is much more grippy than it looks.
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Cushion of the Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12 Encore:
Expert Cushion Rating: 9.6 (ranks #13 of 385)
User Cushion Rating: 9.0 (ranks #90 of 385)
10 - Amazing
9
9 - Great
4
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
0
9.5
September 21, 2024
The Boom foam is incredibly bouncy. I like the rugged feeling the shank adds.
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10.0
September 21, 2024
The midsole is very bouncy. This shoe makes me want to jump. Impact protection is also excellent.
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10.0
October 23, 2024
The Boom foam is Li-Ning's best cushioning. It's almost the perfect mix of impact protection, court feel, and responsiveness.
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10.0
September 21, 2024
The full-length Boom gets better and better. The court feel is above average, and the step-in comfort is outstanding. There's even some bounce.
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9.0
December 16, 2024
Li-Ning's Boom foam feels amazing. It has an excellent balance between the court feel, responsiveness, and impact protection.
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9.0
September 21, 2024
The cushioning is the clear standout feature of the WoW All City 12 Encore. The Boom foam has a perfect blend of impact protection and responsiveness.
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Materials of the Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12 Encore:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.3 (ranks #127 of 385)
User Materials Rating: 8.5 (ranks #142 of 385)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
5
8 - Good
8
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
0
9.0
September 21, 2024
I love the extra-long tongue. I like the laces, but make sure to break down the lace line. The breathability is unreal.
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9.0
September 21, 2024
The shoe feels heavier than its actual weight. The materials are comfortable no matter the version.
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8.0
October 23, 2024
I don't usually prefer leather but this shoe's materials are light and break in quickly. The tongue is a bit thin for my liking.
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8.0
September 21, 2024
The materials are soft and comfortable. The ventilation is also good.
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8.0
December 16, 2024
The materials usage is good. The shoe is breathable for the most part, and the performance is solid.
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8.0
September 21, 2024
The materials are upgraded compared to the standard version. The leather isn't premium, but it's soft and pliable.
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Support of the Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12 Encore:
Expert Support Rating: 9.0 (ranks #30 of 385)
User Support Rating: 8.9 (ranks #106 of 385)
10 - Amazing
4
9 - Great
8
8 - Good
4
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.5
September 21, 2024
The shank and rubber side wall offers plenty of containment and stability.
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9.0
September 21, 2024
Support is solid, and the heel slippage is corrected on this model. I had no issues at all.
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9.0
October 23, 2024
The heel counter is rigid and sturdy, and I love the torsional support. My foot did slip on the footbed a tiny amount, but it didn't affect my performance.
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9.0
September 21, 2024
I had zero issues with support and lockdown. The lateral containment and stability are impressive.
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9.0
December 16, 2024
I didn't have any problems with side-to-side movement or heel slippage. The support and lockdown are impressive.
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8.5
September 21, 2024
The shoe has impressive stability and robust containment. The torsional plate plays well for heavier players as well.
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Fit of the Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12 Encore:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.2 (ranks #197 of 385)
User Fit Rating: 8.3 (ranks #233 of 385)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
4
8 - Good
8
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
1
8.0
September 21, 2024
The fit is more forgiving than the 12, but there is a break-in period.
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8.0
September 21, 2024
The fit feels decent.
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8.0
October 23, 2024
The fit is too snug around my midfoot. It would work if you have a normal foot, though.
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8.0
September 21, 2024
The shoe fits me very well because of the added padding around the heel area.
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9.0
December 16, 2024
The fit is amazing and feels snug.
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8.0
September 21, 2024
The snug fit provides a secure, locked-in feeling.
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Durability of the Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12 Encore:
User Durability Rating: 8.9 (ranks #84 of 385)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
5
8 - Good
3
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
Outdoor of the Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12 Encore:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 50.0 (ranks #127 of 385)
User Outdoor Rating: 83.3 (ranks #66 of 385)
Good (100%)
5
Fair (50%)
4
Bad (0%)
1
fair
September 21, 2024
The rubber is more durable than expected.
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fair
September 21, 2024
The outdoor durability will hold up decently.
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fair
September 21, 2024
The grooves don't look deep enough for outdoor use, but Li-Ning says the rubber is durable.
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fair
September 21, 2024
The durability is also better than expected.
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Width of the Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12 Encore:
very narrow
1
slightly narrow
4
regular
10
slightly wide
1
very wide
0
regularly wide
September 21, 2024
2E feet can go true to size for a performance-oriented fit.
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regularly wide
September 21, 2024
The width is about average.
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very narrow
October 23, 2024
I would avoid this shoe if you have a wide midfoot.
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regularly wide
September 21, 2024
The width feels normal.
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slightly narrow
December 16, 2024
The forefoot area is narrow. Wide-footers might have to go up half a size.
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slightly narrow
September 21, 2024
The toe box is slightly tapered.
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Size of the Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12 Encore:
very small
0
slightly small
1
true to size
11
slightly long
4
very long
0
true to size
September 21, 2024
Narrow and medium feet can go true to size.
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true to size
September 21, 2024
I would recommend going true to size.
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true to size
October 23, 2024
Go true to size if you have a regular or narrow foot.
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½ size small
September 21, 2024
I went half a size up.
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true to size
December 16, 2024
This shoe runs true to size.
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true to size
September 21, 2024
I recommend going true to size.
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