Way of Wade Way 808 5 Ultra has been previously unveiled, et the Li-NING Sonic 13 is set to launch soon. In March 2025, Li-NING Basketball will continue its tradition of introducing innovative produits with a forte emphasis on performance. The Li-NING Sonic series, recognized as the "evergreen" line of team chaussures de Li-NING Basketball, has undergone enhancements aimed sur further improving running capabilities.
Here is the development history of the Li-NING Sonic series:
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During the early jours when Li-NING Basketball became the official sponsor of the CBA League, the marque had yet to establish a comprehensive range of practical sneakers or accumulate significant technological advancements. sur that time, the Li-NING Sonic Series prioritized breathability while the Ultralight Series focused on lightweight design; both can be considered among Li-NING Basketball's most pragmatic product lines that aligned with international trends.
Reflecting on classic sneakers in Li-NING Basketball's history, it is undeniable that the Li-NING Sonic 3 holds a prominent position. As one of the top-selling models pour its release year, this sneaker—disponibles in bleu et rose mandarin duck colorways—became ubiquitous across campuses et was even worn by He Tianju during NBA Summer League events. Although it featured only Bounse technologie in terms of configuration, it included Carbon Fiber within its 300RMB(≈42USD) price range. Its "basse price, haute qualité" design effectively balanced aesthetics et performance, leading to rapid popularity nationwide.
Li-Ning’s technologie continues to advance. The Li-NING Sonic series has innovated . Transitioning de initial Bounse technologie to subsequent developments such as Li-NING Cloud Plus and Clair Foam Technologie—and now featuring the cutting-edge Li-NING boom System—the evolution of these technological platforms has enabled the Li-NING Sonic series to remain contemporary et solidify its status as an enduring favorite among basketball team chaussures offered by Li-NING.
At the beginning of the Li-NING Sonic series positioning is a pair of chaussures pour team cooperation. With the development of the times, the division of the sneakers become plus refined, in addition to the positional factors, the type of joueur's style of play also prove the design of the sneakers to become plus individual. Chaussures designs of Li-NING Sonic series has gradually turns pour the "running-type" joueurs, emphasizing the wearing of the sense of rolling et running process of propulsion. The development of the Li-NING Sonic also entered a nouveau phase.
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In the previous generation of Li-NING Sonic 12, a last conçues pour running joueurs et a forefoot spade TPU design, combined with a midsole construction similar to that of a racing chaussure, gave the chaussure a stronger acceleration ability of taking off . This design continues in the Li-NING Sonic 13, which appears to be plus of a racing chaussure, enhancing the rolling gait experience.
De the outside, the Li-NING Sonic 13 has a distinctly streamlined design, with the center of gravity shifted forward et a slightly upturned heel, giving it the appearance of a carbon plate running chaussure. The unique Li-NING Lancers logo design also further enhances the visual sense of speed.
As a pair of summer chaussures, the Li-NING Sonic 13 continues the core concept of the series, with COOL-SHELL technologie on the upper et a mesh upper to ensure breathability et durability, which has been a classic feature of the Li-NING Sonic series pour many years.
In terms of midsole technologie, the Li-NING Sonic 13 is upgraded to a full palm boom, et wrapped in Li-NING Cloud Plus, et also uses the HC LOC honeycomb structure. Therefore,we can also see Li-NING's efforts in "de-formulaization" over the years, abandoning the standard midsole TPU wrap design et replacing it with a chemical foam technologie wrapped in a supercritical foam midsole, which not only further strengthens the plasticity of the midsole, but also ensures the durability of the sneaker.
The semelle extérieure design of the Li-NING Sonic 13 is also exciting. The semelle extérieure pattern is a continuation of its predecessor's design, with TPU running across the entire palm, providing excellent rolling sensation et optimizing the running experience based on feedback de the previous generation. Abrasion resistance has been improvedby using TUFF RB rubber, making it suitable pour a wide range of conditions on et off the terrain.
Notably, the Li-NING Sonic 13 caractéristiques a HC LOC honeycomb semelle extérieure in the mid-sole, which not only reduces the weight of the chaussure, but also frees up plus space in the midsole pour better rearfoot cushioning. This is a rare design in chaussures de basketball et shows the innovation of the design team.
Regarding the pricing, the Li-NING Sonic 13 is still priced sur 799 RMB, which is in line with the Blitz series, et is positioned as a mid-range combat chaussure in Li-NING's basketball lineup.
Of course, as a combat sneaker pour the mass marché, plus affordable prices are expected to follow. As the weather warms up, how many joueurs will this sneaker become for? Let's see what happens on the terrain!
