Li-Ning Yushuai 14 BENG

Supercritical Foam Reaches The Mainline

Launched in 2021, this generation pushed the brand's supercritical foam across a much larger share of the midsole than the model before it, paired with a three-quarter-length shaped carbon plate and offered in both true high-top and low-cut builds. Supply was tight at launch and resale prices stayed elevated for years, with the Mojito colorway later becoming the first widely available pair to fall under four figures at retail. Long-term testers on Hupu rated heel cushioning as top-tier, absorbing hard landings while converting push-off cleanly, and described the plated forefoot as springy rather than plainly soft. Opinion split sharply elsewhere. Some argued the previous generation was the better shoe, criticising the wide last, creased upper panels and reduced midsole deformation from the larger foam coverage. Traction drew the most disagreement of any field: reviewers on dusty outdoor rubber courts called it excellent, while indoor hardwood testers called it a clear weak point.