Adidas Harden Volume 1
Released 12/2016, Low Top, James Harden,
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8.3
EXPERT RATING
8 reviews
7.6
USER RATING
3 ratings
Amazing traction and Adidas' Boost cushioning
Best Suitable For:
Great shoe for guards with wider feet
Price Comparison:
Available at 3 shops | Official Retail Price: $139.99
Category Performance Ratings:
Weight & Sizing:
Weight:
light
heavy
Sizing:
small
large
Width:
narrow
wide
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Adidas Harden Volume 1 |  Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6 |  New Balance TWO WXY V3 |  Nike KD 15 |  Nike LeBron NXXT Gen |  Under Armour Curry 12 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.3 | 8.5(0.2) | 8.7(0.4) | 9.0(0.7) | 8.7(0.4) | 8.5(0.2) | |
| User Rating | 7.6 | 9.5(1.9) | 9.1(1.5) | 9.2(1.6) | 9.0(1.4) | 8.9(1.3) | |
| Best Price | $139.99 | $89.98 $120 | $119.99 | $112.97 $150 | $82.97 $160 | $139.99 $150 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 420g - 440g | NA | 350g - 360g | 370g - 390g | 350g - 360g | NA |
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Adidas Harden Volume 1 Review
Pros:
Low profile Boost
Quality of materials
Cons:
heavy for a low top shoe
toe cap hurts before breaking in
Performance of the Adidas Harden Volume 1:
The Adidas Harden Volume 1 performs well in all categories except fit. Traction was almost uniformly praised by reviewers. Materials vary among different colorways but are of high quality in each one. The only weakness of the shoe is the painful break-in period. Especially the leather toe cap was causing a lot of reviewers trouble.
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Expert Reviews of the Adidas Harden Volume 1:
Expert Rating: 8.3 (ranks #214 of 330)
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The adidas Harden Vol. 1 is a very well balanced shoe for guards. Traction, cushion, materials, fit, support…the best of what adidas has to offer all on one sneaker? Reasonably priced? And they’ve been doing this all year long? You best believe it.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
If you are a guard, or forward, or big man who doesn’t mind lows, you will enjoy this shoe. Fit, cushion, traction, and support are all nice for anyone unless you just feel like you need a super-light shoe (you don’t).
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The fit is good, the traction is amazing. The shoe feels light, and the cushion is very responsive. The Harden Vol. 1 is a very good shoe and does live up to the reputation James Harden has as a talented and explosive player.
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8.9
December 27, 2017
These are my favourite shoes as of right now!
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8.5
January 1, 2017
I like the cushioning, traction and materials, but I had sharp pain in the toe area and the lacing system is trash. Overall the Harden 1 is a pretty solid performance sneaker.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
The Harden Vol 1 is one of those shoes I like a lot. Its tech is great, it looks good, it’s made well and it isn’t too expensive. However, Adidas ruined an excellent traction set up with the Fibonacci design and as a traction lover, this did the shoe in for me. Well that and my arch pain.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
Overall, the shoe gets the job done. There's nothing special here, the shoe is a decent performer, but the traction threw me for a slip.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
The fit was a little bit off, but I'd probably give those a 7/10. It's a great option for guards who are looking for traction and court feel.
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User Reviews of the Adidas Harden Volume 1:
User Rating: 7.6 (ranks #292 of 330)
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7.4
March 19, 2022
Tried playing with these a few times but eventually gave up as they just didn’t feel right.
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7.8
November 12, 2021
Great performance! Loved the traction on these. Really bites hard.
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7.6
December 28, 2021
User didn't add a summary.
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Traction of the Adidas Harden Volume 1:
Expert Traction Rating: 8.8 (ranks #136 of 330)
User Traction Rating: 7.7 (ranks #285 of 330)
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Not once did I have to wipe the soles of these guys, even when the courts were dusty.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Yeah, the Harden Vol 1 is good. Almost great.
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10.0
January 1, 2017
The traction is, in a word, amazing! The stopping power is incredible and only attracts minimal dust which is fixed with a light wipe.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
This is probably one of the best traction patterns on the market right now!
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10.0
January 1, 2017
The traction on these shoes is awesome.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
It works well on clean courts or when freshly wiped (what doesn’t) but once dirt gets on the sole, the shoe gets slippery and you do have to wipe frequently.
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6.0
January 1, 2017
Not impressive, the traction would have performed better if the had kept it simple.
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10.0
January 1, 2017
The traction on these was absolutely beastmode on all surfaces.
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Cushion of the Adidas Harden Volume 1:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.3 (ranks #199 of 330)
User Cushion Rating: 7.0 (ranks #291 of 330)
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9.0
January 1, 2017
You’ll receive all the court feel you can possibly want while still receiving protection underfoot. It’s just not a plush ride.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Boost with court feel? Yes, please. The Harden Vol 1 has the lowest ride of any full-length Boost shoe and you can tell, but not in a bad way, it still absorbs and responds like Boost should.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
The boost midsole is not very thick, but it does provide a lot of impact protection and feels very responsive with no bounce.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
Minimal Boost cushioning is low-to-the-ground, responsive but still offers decent impact protection.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Probably my favorite part of the shoe. It' not as plush as on the Crazy Explosives but more plush than the Crazy Light Boost 2016 - I really like it a lot.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
If you’re expecting Ultra Boost plushness look elsewhere but if you want a ride that has a some bounce to it and rides pretty low, you’ll like this set up.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
This is the best part of the shoe. Low to the ground full length boost provides a good balance between court feel and comfortable cushioning.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
Me, personally, I would like the boost cushioning to be a bit thicker. Impact protection is pretty good, but definitely not great
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Materials of the Adidas Harden Volume 1:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.5 (ranks #99 of 330)
User Materials Rating: 7.3 (ranks #289 of 330)
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9.0
January 1, 2017
I enjoyed the setup quite a bit
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The materials you get depend on the colorway you purchase. Soft and already broken in, the materials should be durable enough for a season of play.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The materials feel nice and plush. The Primeknit is soft, breaks in easily, and seems like it is a supportive material.
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8.5
December 27, 2017
The knit upper feels really comfortable on feet.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
Materials are pretty standard, but it's still pretty good especially after breaking it in. The lining felt amazing.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Overall the materials are great.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
Significant break-in period., but after that the material feels good
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Support of the Adidas Harden Volume 1:
Expert Support Rating: 8.4 (ranks #186 of 330)
User Support Rating: 8.3 (ranks #223 of 330)
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Your natural balance isn’t thrown off when you lace these up and they’ve widened the platform a bit which only enhances stability.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
HIgh arch support, wide and flat base, and caged boost deliver solid support.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
This shoe is pretty supportive for a low top
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7.0
January 1, 2017
It was hard to tie the shoe laces really tight and therefore there was a little bit of slippage.
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10.0
January 1, 2017
This is the best part of the Harden Vol 1 in my opinion. Stability is excellent, not once did I ever feel like I was going to roll my ankle in these because I felt stable and connected to the ground.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
Support is much better than the Crazy light. One of the more supportive low-tops.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
The support is good, thanks to the heel counter, boost caging, and outrigger.
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Fit of the Adidas Harden Volume 1:
Expert Fit Rating: 7.9 (ranks #276 of 330)
User Fit Rating: 8.3 (ranks #223 of 330)
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Luckily, this is one of the best fitting low top shoes.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
When playing there is no movement in the forefoot even with the extra space — just lace tight.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The midfoot area feels pretty narrow and widens out in the toe box, which feels pretty nice.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
The fit is phenomenal - no heel slippage or side-to-side movement at all.
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6.0
January 1, 2017
The pain was ridiculous in the beginning because the toe cap was digging into my foot. After the break-in period, it became a lot better.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
Some may say the Harden V1 is ultra comfortable out of the box but I found it to take a week or so to break in and soften up.
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6.0
January 1, 2017
Fit my foot a little bit awkwardly. Where the leather of the toe cap meets the mesh, the shoes pinched my toes.
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Durability of the Adidas Harden Volume 1:
User Durability Rating: 8.3 (ranks #200 of 330)
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7 - Average
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Outdoor of the Adidas Harden Volume 1:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 0.0 (ranks #320 of 330)
User Outdoor Rating: 25.0 (ranks #265 of 330)
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no
January 1, 2017
Outdoors? Nope. The pattern is too thin.
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Width of the Adidas Harden Volume 1:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
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regular
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slightly wide
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very wide
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slightly wide
January 1, 2017
Wide footers, you’re going to enjoy these when going true to size.
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slightly wide
January 1, 2017
Very roomy in the front.
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Size of the Adidas Harden Volume 1:
very small
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slightly small
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true to size
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slightly long
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very long
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½ size large
January 1, 2017
If you really want a contained fit then I’d recommend going down 1/2 size.
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½ size large
January 1, 2017
The Harden Vol 1 fit me perfectly true to size, but half size down is perfect if you need that one-to-one soccer fit
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½ size large
January 1, 2017
The Harden Vol. 1 runs a little long, so go down 1/2 of a size
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½ size large
December 27, 2017
These run a half size large.
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½ size large
January 1, 2017
I went down half a size.
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½ size large
January 1, 2017
I suggest half a size down for everyone except wide footers and up. Best to try on in store
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½ size large
January 1, 2017
I recommend go half a size down
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½ size large
January 1, 2017
About a half size long
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