Li Ning Essence ACE 3.0 – Zen-Inspired Sneaker

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Born from Li-Ning’s Essence line, the ACE 3.0 re-imagines “Wu Wei” – effortless action. We stripped away the noise, kept the soul: an asymmetric lace that mimics flowing ink, an upturned toe that nods to ancient rooflines, and a hammered-leather finish symbolising resilience. The result? A shoe that moves with you, not against you. The Li-Ning ESSENCE ACE 3.0 is the 2025 FW “urban-tech” flagship that evolves the iconic WuDao line. The trademark “upturned big-toe” silhouette and mirrored WuDao IP return as embossed hammer-finish leather, while asymmetrical laces and premium suede keep the upper clean yet recognisably Chinese.

Full-length Boom Foam | 80 % energy return, 60 % lighter than EVA.
3D Carbon Shank | Snap-back torsion for city sprints.
GCR Rubber | 0 °C wet-road grip, lab-tested to 1.4× industry standard.
Zero-Waste Knit | 95 % recycled TPU yarn, 30 % less off-cut.

Drop: 8 mm (15 mm forefoot / 23 mm heel)
Upper: Premium suede + recycled mono-mesh
Lining: Moisture-wicking bamboo-charcoal foam
Lace: Asymmetric flat-woven, waxed
Outsole: GCR rubber, 3 mm thickness at strike zones