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Forefoot midsole tech
BOOM forefoot
Heel midsole tech
BOOM heel
Outsole tech
Rubber traction with aggressive broad coverage
Upper tech
Textile/mesh upper with supportive shell and heel frame
Cushioning feel
Balanced and smoother
Court feel
Moderate-high
Bounce
Good
Stability
Very good
Traction
Very good
Fit
Secure and polished
Analysis
Performance profile
Cushioning Feel
74GoodCourt Feel
78Very GoodBounce
75Very GoodStability
88ExcellentTraction
88ExcellentFit
86ExcellentContext
Story & provenance
Refined Butler Sequel
Released in 2024, JB 2 arrived in the JB line after a solid debut had already established Butler's Li-Ning signature as a serious performance entry. The design intent centered on refining the same stable, all-business formula while improving comfort and transitions. Notable versions or talking points included its stronger execution and broader recognition outside core Li-Ning followers. In community memory, the shoe is usually remembered for great traction and support with a more polished feel than the first model. It also helps mark a specific turning point inside that line, because the shoe shows what the brand prioritized at that moment rather than simply copying the previous release.