Released September 20, 2025, the Li-Ning Jie’ao 2 High “Xuanguang” (桀骜2 High 玄光) is a limited special edition built around one idea: armor. The earth brown upper is covered in chainmail relief textures on the Li-Ning logo, beast-swallow patterns on the tongue, and fire-gold armor motifs throughout — the insole even carries a line from a Tang Dynasty war poem. It’s a long way from your average colorway. On court, this is one of the tougher shoes Li-Ning makes — full-length 䒋 supercritical foam wrapped in a Light Foam Ultra frame that stops the midsole from rolling under hard cuts, a PROBAR LOC nylon shank running the full length of the foot, and TUFF OS high-durability rubber on the outsole that handles concrete better than most. High-cut collar locks the ankle down without completely killing your range of motion. Built for outdoor players, big builds, and anyone who’s rolled an ankle one too many times. Limited edition — not a regular production colorway.
Specifications
Model Li Ning Jie’ao 2 High “Xuanguang” (桀骜2 High 玄光)
Style Code ABFV059-1
Release Date September 20, 2025
Weight ~340g (EU 42)
Materials High-density engineered mesh + segmented hot-melt TPU overlays
Sole & Technology Full-length 䒋 supercritical midsole · Light Foam Ultra frame · PROBAR LOC nylon midfoot shank · Wraparound TPU side armor · TUFF OS durable rubber outsole
Breathability Moderate
Fit Standard — size up ½ for wide feet or high insteps
Best For All-position outdoor play; ankle protection; ideal for 70–95kg players
Terrain Concrete / Asphalt / Synthetic outdoor courts