Li-Ning Speed 12

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(Amazon)From $109.65 at Amazon (as of Oct 4, 6:22 AM EDT Details)

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Reviewers praise the GCU outsole as grippy and squeaky, with reliable hard stops even on dusty floors, and say the low, firm ride gives quick guards a fast first step. The main complaints are that the full Boom midsole feels firm and offers less impact protection for heavier players who jump often, and that the narrow forefoot does not suit wide feet.

Release Date: Winter 2025

The Li-Ning Speed 12 is the latest model in Li-Ning’s long-running Speed line of low-top guard shoes, worn in the NBA by Jeremy Sochan. Compared with the Speed 11, it adds a Cool-Shield breathable upper, a one-piece TPU anti-roll frame running from the medial arch to the lateral lacing, and a TPU torsion plate for forefoot propulsion. The full-length Boom midsole has honeycomb cuts in the forefoot for a thinner, firmer, closer-to-the-court feel. US retailer Shopnings lists it at a regular price of $179.99.