Li-Ning Liren 5 V2 "3D Shadow" ABAV059-13 - Basketball Shoe Unisex Rose Red
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$195.00 USD
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The Li-Ning Liren 5 V2 "3D Shadow" (ABAV059-13) — also known as the "3D Shadow" or "Rose Red" edition — is a stealthy, high-performance low-top basketball shoe built for players who demand both court presence and elite containment. A deep charcoal-and-gray gradient base collides with striking rose red branding blocks, creating a shoe that commands attention from tip-off to final buzzer.
Design & Aesthetic
- Light & Shadow Theme: A dark, multi-layered gradient system mimics 3D depth and geometric shadows across the entire upper.
- Iridescent Accents: Color-shifting, translucent TPU midfoot "wings" and an iridescent heel counter shift under different court lighting angles.
- Rose Red Contrasts: A sharp, high-contrast rose red/pink Li-Ning logo sits prominently on the tongue and spills across the lateral outsole.
Architecture & Midsole (V2 vs. V1)
- Polymer Core Drive System (PCDS): Full-length Li-Ning BOOM supercritical foam core cradled within an 8-shaped Pebax propulsion plate — tuned softer out of the box than previous rigid carbon setups, minimizing foot fatigue.
- Mesh Strobel Board: Soft mesh strobel directly under the insole delivers an immediate plush, underfoot step-in feel.
- Shifting Performance Profile: The V2 (~405g) trades the V1’s extreme heel bounce for a stable, low-to-the-ground court feel with highly balanced lateral containment.
Structural Materials & Grip
- TPU Yarn Upper: Tightly woven high-strength TPU threads create an incredibly thin, breathable mesh that resists stretching and warping during hard lateral cuts.
- TUFF RB Outsole: Multi-directional tread — standard herringbone on the medial side, broken wavy shapes on the lateral edge. Extremely squeaky, bites hard on both indoor and outdoor surfaces.
Sizing & Fit Guide
- True to Size (TTS): Runs narrow in the midfoot but slightly long in the toe box due to the heel cup curvature. Standard foot shapes should go true to size.
- Wide Footers (2E/4E): Not recommended for very wide feet or high insteps — the aggressive midfoot lockdown and rigid TPU yarn upper make sizing up likely to cause heel slippage.