Li Ning is the main sponsor of the Chinese badminton team and the most original sports brand in China.
 
The two most classic series of Li Ning are HERO and Flying Close to the Ground. In particular, the HERO series has become famous for Lin Dan's endorsement and participation in the design. The first generation of HERO has been discontinued, so I won't go into detail here; The second generation coincided with the time when Lin Dan left Li Ning, and after several hardships, he still created the best outsole system of Li Ning - multi-dimensional acceleration. The cylinders spread throughout the sole provide excellent multi-directional slip resistance, rebound and even support, and the unique GUIDE LINE differentiates the cylinders according to their respective functions and shines in their own area. The large area of uniquely shaped carbon fiber at the arch of the foot also ensures the torsional resistance of the outsole, and a large ventilation window is opened by the way. Although some of the designs are still rough and outdated, all aspects are well protected, wrapped and supported, which is really refreshing.
 
The third generation of HERO is directly named after the technology it is equipped with, and it has become "Multidimensional Acceleration 3.0". The appearance of the white version is quite trendy shoes, breaking through the stereotypical design of badminton shoes, and also getting rid of the strong "basketball" flavor of Li Ning's high-end badminton shoes, and no longer looks bulky. Continuing the well-received multi-dimensional acceleration outsole technology on HERO2, the upper material and midsole EVA have been upgraded and weight reduced, so as to improve comfort and cushioning, which is more streamlined than HERO2, but the important configurations have been evolved, and 3.0 is indeed better.
 
In 3.0, the shortcomings of the multi-dimensional acceleration outsole have been alleviated, and Li-Ning has mixed EVA rubber material on the outside of the outsole to further improve the wear resistance, and a large piece of special-shaped carbon fiber is used to support the arch of the foot, which strongly prevents the arch from turning inward and improves the stability of the shoe. The C-Cushion on the heel ensures high shock absorption, and the stiffer feel makes it faster to start and more direct.
 
The multi-dimensional acceleration 3.0 upper borrows from the breathable perforated upper of the HERO2 TD version, and the PU thermal fusion brings lightweight and breathable; The ankle side and heel are fixed with hard TPU for full support; Half-inner boots with a tongue buckle ensure a wrapping feeling of the shoe. It's just that the hard foot feeling is not comfortable, which is also a common problem of Li Ning, and the impact of the jumping and falling on the forefoot is great.
 
Overall, the Multi-Dimensional Acceleration 3.0 is a pair of all-round sneakers worth buying, with very good stability and support, excellent cushioning, and relatively quick start-up. Although it may not feel comfortable to wear, despite the semi-inner boot, the sole is on the stiff side and the upper is not flexible enough. But as a full-length feather shoe, it is suitable for most people, including flat feet, which is very rare.
 
In the 2010 Asian Games, Lin Dan threw his boots into the stands after winning the championship, thus opening the era of Lin Dan's Grand Slam. The pair of AYAE005 that were thrown into the stands are the ancestors who pioneered the ankle protection model in 2017 and flew AYAM007 close to the ground.
 
This AYAM007 is just red, woven jacquard fabric is flexible and comfortable, and the most striking elongated collar extends to the ankle for protection; The high-stretch material has no effect on the flexibility of the ankle, while ensuring the strength, the honeycomb mesh maximizes breathability, and the sweaty moisture can quickly evaporate and stay dry. The X-shaped TPU reinforcement wraps the upper and is connected with the anti-rollover trapezoidal TPU on the outside of the arch, and the two laces are directly applied to the reinforcement, so that the adjustable design is more adaptable to different foot shapes, and the wrapping feeling and stability are excellent.
 
The wide last that flies close to the ground has a lot of space, and in real combat, the body tightly covers the ankle and arch, which is in stark contrast to the almost unrestrained freedom of the forefoot, which is agile and easy to start, and can also provide enough support when changing directions.
 
AYAM007 USES A MULTIFLEX MIDSOLE, WHICH IS ONLY 2 CM THICK EVEN AT THE HEEL. This midsole is characterized by a low center of gravity, a good fit on the ground on the ball of the foot, and a clearer and more direct power transmission at start-up, but it is really stiff for golfers who are looking for comfortable cushioning.
 
It is also worth recommending the little yellow shoes AYAK027 that have accompanied the national team for the longest time, with a good sense of wrapping and quick start, and the camouflage color scheme is very cool; The RANGER AYAM009 with excellent support, wrapping, breathability, and rebound is suitable for players with fast footwork and good leg strength. However, Li Ning feather shoes generally have hard bottoms, and because the price has plunged too much, there is a saying in the market that "no three folds are not Li Ning", and you can pay more attention to the price of the event when buying.