Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 13 Encore
Released 9/2025, Low Top, Dwyane Wade,
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Performance Ratings
8.9
EXPERT RATING
4 reviews
NA
USER RATING
0 ratings
Performance Summary
The Way of Wade All City 13 Encore is a top-tier all-around performer, with fantastic traction, cushioning, and support.
Pros
Traction remains excellent
Improved lockdown and stability
Cons
Lacks breathability and ventilation
Fit feels slightly narrow
Best Suitable For: The shoe is best for players who want a strong shoe with no glaring weaknesses.
Category Performance Ratings
9.5
Traction
Rubber outsole with sticky bite. Excellent indoor grip, can pick up dust but a quick wipe restores performance.
8.8
Cushion
Full length Boom foam with a comfy insole. Firm ride that favors court feel over springy bounce.
8.8
Materials
Tight knit textile upper with premium feel. Breathable and breaks in quickly with good perceived quality.
9.3
Support
Lacing plus midfoot cables and a rounded medial side. Strong lateral stability and reliable containment.
8.0
Fit
Runs true to size with a slightly narrow last. Lockdown is solid and containment is good.
100%
Outdoor
Durable rubber outsole provides good outdoor longevity. Traction and sole wear hold up well on rough courts.
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Sizing
Runs true to size for most players. Stick with your normal size.
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Width
Slightly narrow fit suited to narrow to regular feet. Wide footers may feel cramped.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 13 Encore |  ANTA KAI 1 Speed |  New Balance TWO WXY V3 |  Adidas D.O.N. Issue 7 |  Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6 |  Nike LeBron NXXT Gen | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.9 | 8.9(0.0) | 8.7(0.2) | 8.7(0.2) | 8.3(0.6) | 8.7(0.2) | |
| User Rating | NA | 8.9 | 8.9 | NA | 9.2 | 9.0 | |
| Best Price | $149 | $62.02 $125 | $119.99 | $71.98 $120 | $129.99 | $129.99 $160 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | NA | NA | 350g - 360g | 400g - 400g | 360g - 370g | 350g - 360g |
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Expert Reviews of the Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 13 Encore:
Expert Rating: 8.9 (ranks #13 of 380)
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9.6
January 10, 2026
The Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 13 Encore is a versatile and high-quality performer. It offers excellent cushioning, traction, and support. The only issue is poor ventilation.
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8.8
December 21, 2025
The Li-Ning All City 13 Encore is a solid performer with excellent traction, premium materials, and standout support. It's not a major upgrade over the previous All City 13, but it's still a top-tier shoe.
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8.6
December 21, 2025
The WoW All City 13 Encore is an excellent shoe to play in. It takes some time to break in, but once broken in, it's a joy on the court. The Encore tightens the fit, improves heel lockdown, and remains durable with great traction.
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8.4
December 21, 2025
The All City 13 Encore is a great performer with impressive traction, comfortable Boom cushioning, solid support, and improved, breathable materials.
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User Reviews of the Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 13 Encore:
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Traction of the Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 13 Encore:
Expert Traction Rating: 9.5 (ranks #15 of 380)
User Traction Rating: NA
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10.0
January 10, 2026
The traction pattern bites well. I tested on dusty and clean courts, and I didn't experience any slipping.
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10.0
December 21, 2025
The traction is excellent. It grips indoors. It sometimes picks up dust, but a quick wipe clears it up. I have no complaints about the traction.
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9.0
December 21, 2025
The traction is excellent. Consistent hard stops, and I never had a slipping moment.
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9.0
December 21, 2025
On clean courts, you get hard stops, and it still performs well on dusty courts with only occasional wipes needed.
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Cushion of the Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 13 Encore:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.8 (ranks #117 of 380)
User Cushion Rating: NA
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10.0
January 10, 2026
The cushioning is balanced with full-length Boom foam and a plastic insert. There is no bottoming out, and the shoe has great court feel.
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8.0
December 21, 2025
The cushioning is firm. It's a full-length Boom foam with a comfy insole. You get court feel rather than bounce, so it's not super responsive.
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9.0
December 21, 2025
The full-length Boom is hard on the outside and soft inside. It offers a subtle bounce, excellent impact protection, and is responsive enough for most players.
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8.0
December 21, 2025
The full-length Boom is comfortable with a subtle bounce. It offers good impact protection and decent responsiveness.
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Materials of the Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 13 Encore:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.8 (ranks #47 of 380)
User Materials Rating: NA
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10.0
January 10, 2026
Materials are high-quality and well-assembled. This shoe is well built. Ventilation is poor, and your foot gets very wet inside.
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9.0
December 21, 2025
The materials are fantastic and feel premium. The knit textile is tight and breathable. It breaks in quickly.
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8.0
December 21, 2025
The new strap helps with lockdown. Breathability is decent, and the upper provides comfort and sturdiness. It does take time to break in.
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8.0
December 21, 2025
The textile upper is more breathable and looks cleaner. Quality is fairly average, but the materials perform well.
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Support of the Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 13 Encore:
Expert Support Rating: 9.3 (ranks #4 of 380)
User Support Rating: NA
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10.0
January 10, 2026
The heel cup is solid, and the plastic insert locks the foot during lateral stops. The outrigger is very strong, and the shoe resists twisting.
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9.0
December 21, 2025
The support is top-notch. The lateral stability is strong, and it has a rounded medial side for mobility.
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9.0
December 21, 2025
Lockdown is improved. The strap and updated heel make the shoe feel secure during cuts and lateral movement.
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9.0
December 21, 2025
I had zero issues with the support. I experienced no heel slippage, and the forefoot strap, wide base, outriggers, and TPU plate provided excellent lateral and torsional stability.
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Fit of the Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 13 Encore:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.0 (ranks #236 of 380)
User Fit Rating: NA
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8.0
January 10, 2026
The shoes slip on easily and feel very flexible. The thin tongue can choke your foot if you tighten the laces too much.
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8.0
December 21, 2025
The fit is slightly narrow, but the lockdown is solid. The lacing and midfoot cables provide good reinforcement and containment.
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8.0
December 21, 2025
The fit is snug, and the heel is now secure. The toe box is quite pointy, so avoid it if you need a wide toe box.
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8.0
December 21, 2025
The fit is snug and comfortable. The half-bootie upper gives a near one-to-one feel, and the forefoot strap enhances lockdown without dead space.
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Durability of the Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 13 Encore:
User Durability Rating: NA
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Outdoor of the Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 13 Encore:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 100.0 (ranks #2 of 380)
User Outdoor Rating: NA
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good
December 21, 2025
The rubber feels very durable, so these are a viable option for outdoor use.
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good
December 21, 2025
The outsole is very durable. You can totally use these outdoors.
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Width of the Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 13 Encore:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
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slightly wide
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slightly wide
January 10, 2026
There won't be any problems with wide feet and high arches.
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slightly narrow
December 21, 2025
They're slightly narrow, so keep that in mind.
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slightly narrow
December 21, 2025
The width is slightly narrow.
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regularly wide
December 21, 2025
I'm a slightly wide footer. I went true to size and felt fine.
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Size of the Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 13 Encore:
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slightly long
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true to size
January 10, 2026
I went true to size, and they fit perfectly.
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true to size
December 21, 2025
They do fit true to size. Whatever you typically wear is what I would recommend.
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true to size
December 21, 2025
I would recommend going with your exact true size. You cannot size down, and sizing up doesn't make sense.
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true to size
December 21, 2025
Going true to size is your best bet.
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