Badminton Shoes Lining DF01 PRO Reviews

Joyce October 8, 2024 0

Unveiling the Sharp Edge: A First Look at Li-Ning Blade PRO (DF-01 PRO) Badminton Shoes

After the stunning debut of the Zhanji 8000 left many badminton enthusiasts yearning for more, our midweek unboxing series strikes again, fulfilling the pent-up anticipation with no room for disappointment. Presenting to you the newly announced companion of the Zhanji 8000 from Li-Ning Badminton – the Blade PRO.

The dao, renowned for its combat prowess among ancient Chinese weapons, aligns perfectly with the Blade PRO’s design philosophy, which revolves around a return to the essence of badminton – prioritizing comfort and balanced performance for real-world matches.

Official Tech Highlights:

Li-Ning boasts that the Blade PRO has been meticulously crafted with badminton at its core, redefining the benchmarks for fit, comfort, containment, and professionalism in badminton shoes.

Revolutionary Sole Technology: Introducing a new sole with a front-mounted BOUNSE+ tech for instantaneous push-off response.

Cushioned Landing: Equipped with Li-Ning’s proprietary bèng (Four Thunderbolts) technology in the heel, minimizing the impact of powerful smashes and jumps.
Stability Reinforced: A carbon plate fused with TPU support in the midfoot ensures robust anti-torsion stability.
Flexible Upper: Crafted from a low-stretch microfiber leather, the upper delivers a supple fit and enhanced flexibility during movement.
Secure Heel Lock: TPU encasement around the heel adds an extra layer of stability.

Aesthetic Design:

A palette of vibrant colorways, each imbued with its own narrative, invites you to choose your battlefield attire.

Duel Colorway: Inspired by Fu Haifeng’s iconic white-red combo and the hues of Indonesian and Singaporean flags, catering to international players’ style.
Rabbit Year Edition: Drawing inspiration from the beloved White Rabbit Creamy Candy, symbolizing the unwavering passion for badminton.

Aurora Colorway: Capturing the serene beauty of midnight snowcapped mountains and the aurora borealis, offering a soothing blue backdrop for a breathtaking visual experience.
Snow Camouflage: Continuing the popularity of its predecessor, this black-and-white iteration creates a mesmerizing, dreamlike ambiance.

Cherry Blossom: Embracing romance and freshness, the pastel pink finish exudes a playful and energetic vibe.

Notably, all colorways except Duel feature an “EG2.5” standard width, tailored to better fit Asian foot shapes, while Duel sports an “EG3.0” wide fit.

Upon first glance, the striking “Blade” typography on the tongue, sharp and angular, immediately resonates with the shoe’s moniker and essence. Particularly noteworthy is the Rabbit Year Edition, adorned with a stylized version of the “Mao” (rabbit) character in seal script on the tongue.