Analysis
Performance profile
| Cushioning Feel | 74 / 100 · Good |
|---|---|
| Court Feel | 78 / 100 · Very Good |
| Bounce | 75 / 100 · Very Good |
| Stability | 88 / 100 · Excellent |
| Traction | 88 / 100 · Excellent |
| Fit | 86 / 100 · Excellent |
Cushioning Feel
74Court Feel
78Bounce
75Stability
88Traction
88Fit
86Is it for you?
If you like the strong propulsive forefoot BOOM-plus-carbon-plate that springs you into drives, and can live with the aggressive propulsion that taxes the knees and pushes you along if your legs are weak, then this shoe is for you.
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
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Context
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.
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