Nine Point Nine reunites with Li-Ning, and this time the mission is clear: adventure-first, no cosplay.
Sitting right at the crossroads of lifestyle and performance, this collaboration builds on a shared foundation—technical credibility, outdoor intent, and a refusal to separate city wear from trail utility. This isn’t a one-off design exercise. It’s a continuation of a conversation that’s been running for a while.
At the heart of the drop are two familiar silhouettes: the Di Lu 2 and Di Lu 2 Pro. Long before “trail-core” became a buzzword, the Di Lu family quietly laid the groundwork for what would later become Li-Ning’s Adventure line. Long-distance ready, cushioned, and protective by design—these were always meant to move.
The collection draws inspiration from light as a guiding force. Not metaphorical fluff, but functional thinking. Light as navigation. Light as transition. From concrete to dirt, from weekday routines to off-grid detours. The execution reflects that idea through adaptability and motion—nothing stiff, nothing ornamental.
Technically, the upper stays true to its trail-running roots. Fully engineered components remain intact, with subtle tweaks to accommodate Nine Point Nine’s branding and push the silhouette closer to lifestyle territory. It’s still serious gear—just with a softer social edge.
Underfoot, the tooling tells the real story. The GCU (Ground Control Unit) cast polyurethane outsole returns, and it’s still doing what most outsoles struggle to balance. High slip resistance without sacrificing abrasion durability. A rare case of having both, thanks to its molecular structure that breaks the usual performance trade-off.
Step up to the Di Lu 2 Pro, and the upgrades go deeper. A carbon plate enters the equation, paired with Li-Ning’s Super Beng midsole. Lighter weight, finer pores, more uniform density. Performance improves, but so does the visual language—cleaner, smoother, more intentional.
This is trail gear that understands context. Built to run far, but also built to live well. If your idea of adventure doesn’t stop at the edge of the city, this one’s worth your attention.
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