Adidas Harden Vol. 4
Released 10/2019, Low Top, James Harden,
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8.8
EXPERT RATING
8 reviews
8.5
USER RATING
38 ratings
Good traction, soft Lightstrike cushioning, and a fast, low-to-the-ground silhouette
Best Suitable For:
Best for guards looking for a fast, low-to-the-ground, and supportive shoe
Price Comparison:
Available at 3 shops | Official Retail Price: $129.99
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Weight & Sizing:
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Sizing:
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Width:
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Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Adidas Harden Vol. 4 |  Nike KD 15 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade 11 |  Under Armour Curry 2 Low FloTro |  Puma MB.01 Lo |  Nike Lebron 20 | Add shoe | |
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| Expert Rating | 8.8 | 9.0(0.2) | 8.9(0.1) | 8.4(0.4) | 8.9(0.1) | 8.8(0.0) | |
| User Rating | 8.5 | 9.2(0.7) | 9.1(0.6) | 8.7(0.2) | 8.7(0.2) | 9.2(0.7) | |
| Best Price | $129.99 | $112.97 $150 | $225 | $130 $150 | $79.99 $120 | $149.99 $200 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 390g - 400g | 370g - 390g | NA | NA | NA | 390g - 410g |
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Adidas Harden Vol. 4 Review
Pros:
One of the lighter Adidas shoes
Great all-around performance
Cons:
No longer uses Boost cushioning
Performance of the Adidas Harden Vol. 4:
The Vol. 4 is the first shoe in the James Harden signature line that comes without Boost cushioning. But that's not necessarily a bad thing as the Lightstrike cushioning provides a much lighter shoe that still feels very comfortable to play in.
The traction works great on clean courts and requires only minimal wiping on dusty courts.
Materials differ between colorways, you can choose between Primeknit or Mesh uppers - they all get the job done!
If you are looking for a supportive, fast, and low-profile basketball shoe then the Harden Vol. 4 is a great choice!
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Expert Reviews of the Adidas Harden Vol. 4:
Expert Rating: 8.8 (ranks #45 of 330)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
7
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
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9.2
October 10, 2019
The Harden Vol. 4 is fast, controlled, and has been a personal joy to play in. In my personal experience, this is a top performer!
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9.1
December 20, 2019
The Harden Vol. 4 is a nice shoe - the traction is good on most surfaces, Lightstrike works but isn’t overly bouncy or plush, and fit and support are good. But overall, I can't help but feel the Harden Vol.4 took a step back from the Vol.3.
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8.8
October 6, 2019
The Adidas Harden Vol. 4 is a really good performer! A perfect shoe for guards looking for a low-to-the-ground and supportive basketball shoe.
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8.8
November 3, 2019
I think this is the best Harden so far! Outstanding traction when clean, great fit right out of the box, very stable and $10 cheaper than the V3.
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8.7
October 10, 2019
I loved everything about the Harden 4 except the Lightstrike cushioning which was a little too soft and the elastic band in the midfoot which felt a little too tight and snug.
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8.6
November 18, 2019
I am not a low-top fan, but this is the best low-top I've played in a long time!
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8.6
May 7, 2021
The Adidas Harden Vol. 4 is a great performer. Adidas used something other than Boost for the first time in a Harden shoe, and the Lightstrike actually felt good. It's lighter than Boost but still felt bouncy. Combined with its consistent traction and solid fit, the Harden Vol. 4 doesn't disappoint.
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8.4
November 19, 2019
I really enjoyed playing in the Harden Vol. 4. If you are not looking for a ton of impact protection, this is a great performer!
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User Reviews of the Adidas Harden Vol. 4:
User Rating: 8.5 (ranks #208 of 330)
10 - Amazing
4
9 - Great
14
8 - Good
17
7 - Average
3
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
May 1, 2023
This is one of my favorite hoop shoes of all time. The traction is good, with hard, thick grooves that should hold up outdoors. The support is good, despite the pointless strap, and the tpu counter locks my heel in. The materials are very soft and comfy, but they sacrifice some breathability. Finally, the fully exposed Lightstrike is the best part of the shoe. It is soft & plush, but also responsive. However, it bottoms out very quickly. Still a must have shoe, that’s essentially a Adidas Kobe.
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9.5
March 20, 2022
At the beginning the midfoot band chokes your foot, but after a week or two it breaks it in. Perfect for outdoor, very durable also for toe drags. After a year of playing the knit started tearing off, but it's fine. The outsole started to wear out after two months of intensive outdoor use (from 3 to 5 hours every day). So I recommend the outdoor use for this shoe. Great look by the way, one of the best in harden's line
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8.4
November 9, 2021
Reporting on Chinese New Year colorway which might be significantly different. Super premium upper materials, less padding inside. Played in them once, noticed that Lightstrike feels different comparing to Next Level; not that thick, not that responsive, on a softer side. I wear 11.5 and those shoes were really long for me. Presented them to my friend who wears 13 and it was a perfect fit for him (yikes, Adidas!)
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8.2
January 5, 2022
The harden vol. 4 was a great shoe for me. The traction was amazing, the cushion was great. Also the break in period is at most only maybe 3 pick ups games and its broke in. The laces at first come undone often but fine after a while. I don't know if the colorway had anything to do with it but after 4 months of main playing the shoe the translucent outsole peeled off a inch or so under the shoe...
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8.4
November 25, 2021
The traction on colorways with the translucent outsole was super squeaky and had an insane bite, but the colorways with the solid rubber outsole were inconsistent and picked up dust easily. The lightstrike in the heel was very soft, yet firm in the forefoot (a little too firm sometimes). The materials were okay, and the support was there.
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Traction of the Adidas Harden Vol. 4:
Expert Traction Rating: 8.8 (ranks #131 of 330)
User Traction Rating: 8.2 (ranks #229 of 330)
10 - Amazing
6
9 - Great
17
8 - Good
14
7 - Average
5
6 - Subpar
3
5 - Poor
1
9.5
October 10, 2019
Traction on the Harden Vol. 4 is crazy. I rarely had to wipe at all.
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9.0
December 20, 2019
The traction is not a dead stop, break-your-own-ankles grip, but more of a smooth stop and release.
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8.0
October 6, 2019
Really good bite on clean courts, but the traction pattern picks up dust quickly.
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9.0
November 3, 2019
The traction is excellent when clean or freshly wiped and still good enough on dusty courts.
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9.0
October 10, 2019
The traction pattern doesn't look impressive but just works. On really bad floors I just wiped every-so-often and I was on my way.
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8.0
November 18, 2019
The traction sucks the court nicely but needs wiping on dusty courts. Fortunately, this is a wipe-friendly shoe.
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9.0
May 7, 2021
Traction needs a light wipe every now and then, but it performs consistently well on all court conditions. Even with the wiping, it still gripped the dustier courts.
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9.0
November 19, 2019
On clean courts, the traction is awesome. On dusty courts, you will just need to wipe from time to time, and you're good to go. For some reason, the traction was much better on the translucent rubber version.
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Cushion of the Adidas Harden Vol. 4:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.7 (ranks #133 of 330)
User Cushion Rating: 8.5 (ranks #166 of 330)
10 - Amazing
9
9 - Great
17
8 - Good
12
7 - Average
7
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
0
9.5
October 10, 2019
The Lightstrike cushioning feels leaps and bounds better than most foams I've experienced in basketball shoes.
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9.0
December 20, 2019
The Lightstrike heel foam is thick and soft in the heel and thin and stiff in the forefoot.
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9.0
October 6, 2019
The Lightstrike cushioning provides amazing court feel, a slight bounce, and good impact protection.
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9.0
November 3, 2019
The Lightstrike cushioning is a very comfortable foam that plays low-to-the-ground.
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7.0
October 10, 2019
The new Lightstrike cushioning feels a little too soft for me.
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9.0
November 18, 2019
I loved the Lightstrike cushioning! A lot of foam in the heel for impact protection and a little less foam in the forefoot for more responsiveness and court feel.
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9.0
May 7, 2021
For the first time in a Harden shoe, the cushion is not Boost. I like the newly implemented Lightstrike. It feels like a marriage of Boost and Bounce. It has the bounciness of Boost and the responsiveness of Bounce.
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8.0
November 19, 2019
You get a nice chunk of Lightstrike cushioning in the heel, in the forefoot I would have liked a little more cushioning. If you like court feel and responsiveness, this shoe has you covered.
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Materials of the Adidas Harden Vol. 4:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.9 (ranks #39 of 330)
User Materials Rating: 8.5 (ranks #140 of 330)
10 - Amazing
6
9 - Great
20
8 - Good
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
1
9.0
October 10, 2019
The Primeknit upper and synthetic overlays worked extremely well for me personally.
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9.5
December 20, 2019
The materials of this colorway (SKU F97187) feel crazy premium for a modern basketball shoe,
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9.0
October 6, 2019
The upper materials are soft, comfortable, but not super supportive.
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8.0
November 3, 2019
Nothing offensive or outstanding about the materials, pretty much par for the price.
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9.0
October 10, 2019
Break-in time is quick and painless.
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9.0
November 18, 2019
Suede, mesh, leather, and elastic synthetics, and they all do their thing in the most amazing way! Arguably the most comfortable Harden shoe I've played in.
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9.0
May 7, 2021
The upper is mostly made up of synthetic materials, but they perform very nicely.
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9.0
November 19, 2019
The full-textile upper materials feel premium and much-improved from the Harden 3.
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Support of the Adidas Harden Vol. 4:
Expert Support Rating: 8.7 (ranks #103 of 330)
User Support Rating: 8.4 (ranks #205 of 330)
10 - Amazing
9
9 - Great
15
8 - Good
15
7 - Average
3
6 - Subpar
4
5 - Poor
0
9.0
October 10, 2019
The wide base, low profile and strong caging provide a ton of support.
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9.0
December 20, 2019
Support is good thanks to a wide base, stiff midfoot, raised lateral sidewalls, and strong heel counter.
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9.0
October 6, 2019
Great lockdown, very good lateral containment, and the low-to-the-ground and wide base provides a ton of stability.
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9.0
November 3, 2019
The very wide base is great for stability and safety.
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9.5
October 10, 2019
The low-to-the-ground setup really gradles your foot and the lacing system locks you in tightly.
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8.0
November 18, 2019
The support comes from the wide lateral outrigger, the great overall fit, and lockdown of the lacing system, and the internal TPU counter. For a low-top, this is a very supportive shoe.
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8.0
May 7, 2021
The shoe is very supportive and well contained. I had no issues with support.
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8.0
November 19, 2019
I didn't have any heel slippage or side-to-side movements on the footbed and the torsional rigidity was good.
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Fit of the Adidas Harden Vol. 4:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.8 (ranks #50 of 330)
User Fit Rating: 8.9 (ranks #102 of 330)
10 - Amazing
15
9 - Great
15
8 - Good
12
7 - Average
2
6 - Subpar
2
5 - Poor
0
9.0
October 10, 2019
Exceptional midfoot lockdown and no movement in the front.
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9.0
December 20, 2019
User didn't add a summary.
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9.0
October 6, 2019
The shoe is super easy to get on and comfortable to play-in.
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9.0
November 3, 2019
Zero heel slip or overall movement inside of the shoe.
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9.0
October 10, 2019
The elastic band area led to cramps in my feet during the first wear but it's gotten much better since then.
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9.0
November 18, 2019
It's a great-fitting shoe!
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8.0
May 7, 2021
The Harden Vol. 4 fits great if you get the right size. It feels like it's hugging your foot.
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8.0
November 19, 2019
There was some pain in the forefoot in the beginning, but after the initial break-in, the fit got really good.
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Durability of the Adidas Harden Vol. 4:
User Durability Rating: 8.5 (ranks #164 of 330)
10 - Amazing
8
9 - Great
10
8 - Good
11
7 - Average
5
6 - Subpar
2
5 - Poor
0
Outdoor of the Adidas Harden Vol. 4:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 62.5 (ranks #97 of 330)
User Outdoor Rating: 72.4 (ranks #103 of 330)
Good (100%)
15
Fair (50%)
17
Bad (0%)
1
fair
October 10, 2019
The rubber may be strong enough to handle outdoors fairly well.
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fair
December 20, 2019
For outdoors I could see these working for a while as the rubber is a little harder than most on the market today.
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fair
October 6, 2019
The rubber is pretty thick and hard.
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good
November 18, 2019
I would definitely take them outdoors.
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Width of the Adidas Harden Vol. 4:
very narrow
1
slightly narrow
8
regular
15
slightly wide
16
very wide
3
slightly narrow
October 10, 2019
The elastic band is pretty tight, so I would be cautious as a wide-footer.
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regularly wide
October 6, 2019
It starts off slightly narrow in the beginning but breaks in nicely.
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slightly narrow
November 3, 2019
The shoe fits very snugly and due to all the padding.
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slightly wide
May 7, 2021
Wide-footers should be good to go true to size.
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slightly narrow
November 19, 2019
A little bit narrow in the forefoot around the pinkie toe.
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Size of the Adidas Harden Vol. 4:
very small
0
slightly small
4
true to size
26
slightly long
13
very long
3
true to size
October 10, 2019
True to size worked well for me.
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true to size
December 20, 2019
I stayed true to size in the Harden Vol. 4 and it was the right call.
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true to size
October 6, 2019
Go true to your Adidas size.
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½ size large
November 3, 2019
They run a tad bit long.
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true to size
October 10, 2019
Going true to size worked out perfectly for me.
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true to size
November 18, 2019
Treu to size.
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½ size large
May 7, 2021
I have a regular shaped foot, and half a size down was good for me.
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½ size large
November 19, 2019
Runs a little bit long.
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