Li-Ning Way of Wade 808 5 Ultra

Drop-In Cushioning Fixes An Old Flaw

Released March 2, 2025 at 999 RMB, this fifth generation of the mid-tier team line was the first to run a full-length pull-out supercritical insole system, seated inside a TPU frame over a full-length carbon plate with a GCU anti-slip zone at the forefoot. Reviewers singled out the removable insole as the reason the shoe needs no break-in, calling the ride deeply cushioned without feeling sluggish, and noting the heel structure finally resolved the rear-lockdown problems that dogged earlier entries in the series. Colorways leaned heavily on athlete storytelling, including a Pisces edition for D'Angelo Russell, a Road to Champion build tracing Kenneth Lofton Jr.'s career, and a Yin-Yang pair drawn from taiji imagery. A V2 revision followed in December 2025 with a stiffer, less breathable upper. Sizing runs long across both, and heavier players report the chassis lacking rigidity.