Li-Ning Way of Wade 12 - Stephen Curry & Liberty Black
amously spotted on Stephen Curry during his high-stakes, private training sessions in June 2026 just days before his historic 10-year partnership announcement, the Way of Wade 12 "Liberty Black" brings a midnight stealth aesthetic to the hardwood. Inspired by the shadows of the Statue of Liberty at night, this ultra-lightweight (~330g) masterpiece pairs a deep black textured upper with oxidized mint teal and torch-gold accents. Packed with dual-layer BOOM cushioning and a full-length carbon plate, it is the ultimate combination of rogue styling, superstar validation, and pinnacle elite performance.
Rule the court under the cover of darkness. Following the monumental global announcement of Stephen Curry and Curry Brand signing a landmark 10-year partnership with Li-Ning, the brand’s flagship innovation is the most talked-about tech in basketball. Elevating the hype, Stephen Curry was famously spotted putting this exact signature line through its paces during private, high-intensity workouts in June 2026 leading up to the announcement. Now, experience that elite validation wrapped in premium stealth: the Way of Wade 12 "Liberty Black".
The Design Inspiration: Liberty in the Shadows
While its sister colorway, the "Liberty Blue," captures the daytime oxidized copper of the Statue of Liberty, the "Liberty Black" edition embodies the monument shrouded in the midnight shadows of New York Harbor. The aesthetic features a premium, matte Stealth Black base with tactical underlays of oxidized mint teal. Striking pops of metallic torch-gold line the branding and chassis, mimicking the eternal flame of liberty piercing through the night. It is an aggressive, high-end look engineered for ballers who play with cold, calculated precision.
Don't let the dark aesthetic fool you—this silhouette is a feather-light speed weapon. Stripped of all dead weight to clock in at an incredible ~330g (US Men's Size 9), it delivers the absolute apex of court feel, responsiveness, and structural security for elite guards and shifty playmakers.
Brand: Li-Ning
Product Name: Li-Ning Way of Wade 12 - Stephen Curry & Liberty Black
Inventory Number: ABAV085-15
Auxiliary Code: ABAV085-S15
Main Color: Black
Upper Material: Fabric
Outsole Material: Rubber, EVA, TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane)
Release Date: December 6, 2025
Condition: 100% brand new, genuine product
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