Key Technology & Design Upgrades
The Li-Ning Wade All City 14 (AC14) Encore is the newly released, high-performance upgrade to Dwyane Wade's popular AC14 team shoe. Built with direct feedback from professional hoopers, the Encore transforms a great silhouette into a faster, more streamlined guard shoe optimized for elite lateral containment.
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Upgraded Traction Pattern: A completely revised outsole blends traditional herringbone tread in the heel with a responsive radial/blade layout in the forefoot. Eliminates the heavy break-in phase of the regular AC14 — instant, squeaky stop-and-go bite from the first wear.
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Quad-Foam Setup: The midsole retains the BOOM × SUPER BOOM dual-layer supercritical core surrounded by an ultralight LIGHT FOAM ULTRA chassis — elite heel-impact absorption alongside a snappy, explosive springboard launch under the forefoot.
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Streamlined Stability Chassis: Modified lateral TPU outriggers replaced by a flatter, integrated Euro Plate TPU frame alongside a midfoot PROBAR LOC arch stabilizer. Prevents ankle rollover while smoothing heel-to-toe stride transitions.
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Midfoot Lockdown Strap (select colorways): Certain AC14 Encore variants feature a tactical midfoot lockdown strap overlaid across an open-mesh canvas upper for maximum extreme lateral containment.
Sizing & Fit Blueprint
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Standard / Narrow Feet: Go true to size (TTS). Matches standard Nike lengths perfectly. Deep internal heel pillars comfortably anchor your foot in place.
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Wide Feet / Flat Feet: Go up a half size. The stiff structural TPU lateral wrap on the forefoot can pinch wider feet during the first few days of play — sizing up avoids this.
Initial Launch Colorways
The AC14 Encore debuted in mid-2026 across several heavily anticipated, iconic Wade themes:
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"Sunrise": Black base paired with gradient orange, purple, and yellow sunset hues.
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"Team No Sleep": Clean, sharp monochrome in deep black with icy highlights.
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"Xsneaker" Collaboration: Special-edition limited colorway featuring unique technical design badges.
