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87 / 100 based on 20 expert reviews
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The adidas Harden Vol. 1 is a very well balanced shoe for guards
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These are one of my go-to shoes.
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So the Harden Vol. 1 turned out to be a BEAST.
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To sum up, this model is perfect for guards. It is now my go to basketball sneaker.
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The adidas Harden Vol. 1 is a very well balanced shoe for guards
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If you are a guard, or forward, or big man who doesn’t mind lows, you will enjoy this shoe.
The Adidas Harden Vol. 1 takes it back to 2007 when James Harden led his Artesia High School to their second straight state title. These shoes from the Three Stripes pay tribute to Harden’s early years at Artesia High School by featuring his team colors; stats from the senior's championship game are detailed on the sock liner.
The Harden Vol. 1 is designed for James Harden’s high-energy style of play. These shoes are made with Boost cushioning for energy return, and the leather toe shroud is designed to protect him from defenders stepping on his feet.
Cushion. Made with full-length Boost, the Adidas Harden Vol. 1 offers ideal comfort and responsiveness. Its low profile provides the perfect balance between court feel and impact protection.
Boost is Adidas’ most responsive cushion. It improves energy return, making dynamic and explosive movements possible on the court. A TPU midsole wrap adds stability and reduces lag time when making quick moves.
Traction. Adidas mapped the pressure points on Harden’s foot and developed a traction pattern that grips better on high-impact and high wear areas. The result is a Fibonacci-inspired tread pattern that provides the ultimate grip for lateral movements and quick changes in direction.
Length and Width. The Adidas Harden Vol. 1 is said to be wide-foot friendly. Wide-footers can go true to size while regular and narrow footers are advised to make the necessary adjustments.
Lockdown. The Adidas Harden Vol. 1 features a wraparound tongue construction for a lockdown fit while asymmetrical lacing eliminates pressure on the top of the foot. The asymmetrical design matches the anatomy of the foot and delivers a clean flex and natural movement.
A torsional plate adds midfoot support, and an internal heel counter locks the heel in the footbed.
The upper is made of knitted mesh backed by nylon for support. The breathable and flexible upper of the Adidas Harden Vol. 1 features an independent toe cap for extra protection and durability.
As with other Adidas models, the materials featured varies depending on the colorway.
Cut low for speed; the Adidas Harden Vol. 1 wakes the game up with a black knit upper accented with his red and white team colors. The unique 3-Stripes heel design is exclusive to James Harden, giving that stand-out look. The shoe also debuts the "Harden Mark”; a logo that fuses elements from the center circle at half-court, the Adidas three stripes, and the letter H.
While the Harden Vol. 1 is meant for the basketball court, it can also be worn casually. Its low-top design makes it perfect to wear with jeans.
Just like the bearded one himself, these sneakers excel in both performance and style.
Adidas went all out with James Harden’s first signature sneaker. A wide variety of colorways were released to celebrate important moments in his life.
- Bold Gold/Core Black/Solar Gold ‘Fear The Fork’
- Chalk Coral/Trace Scarlet-Grey One ‘Chalk Coral’
- Core Black/CH Solid Grey ‘Black Diamond’
- Core Black/Core Black ‘Dark Ops Xeno’
- FTWR White/Clear Onix/Peagre ‘13 Below Zero’
- Multi Solid Grey/Light Solid Grey/Solid Grey ‘Grayvy’
- Scarlet/FTWR White/Energy ‘Home’
- Trace Cargo/Linen Khaki/Running White ‘Cargo’
- ‘Triple Red'
Adidas Harden Vol. 1 AS ‘No Brakes’
Adidas launched this colorway to celebrate the 2017 All-Star festivities held in New Orleans. The AS ‘No Brakes’ feature a gray upper with orange and purple accents.
Adidas Harden Vol. 1 ‘Black History Month’
This special pair of black history basketball shoes pays tribute to the legacy of three-time Grand Slam winner Arthur Ashe. This basketball shoe features an oreo-like upper, white toecap, and a striped sockliner.
Adidas Harden Vol. 1 ‘Cactus Kid’
Similar to the ‘Fear The Fork’ colorway, the ‘Cactus Kid’ is a nod to James’s time at the State of Arizona. The shoes feature a black mesh upper, a teal toecap, gold accents, and solar orange stripes. A cactus graphic seen on the sockliner completes the desert-inspired theme.
Adidas Harden Vol. 1 ‘Disruptor’
This colorway celebrates James’s historic 2016-2017 season where he placed second in the NBA MVP voting. This colorway features a white mesh upper, a black nubuck toecap, and gold accents.
Adidas Harden Vol. 1 ‘Gauntlet’
Participants of the 2017 Adidas Uprising Tournament were outfitted with a player exclusive colorway of the Harden Vol. 1 and Crazy Explosive (high and low). This camo colorway features earth tones on the upper with a suede forefoot.
Adidas Harden Vol. 1 ‘Imma Be a Star’
The launch colorway of the Harden Vol.1 Primeknit was inspired by a letter James wrote to his mother when he was just a kid. These basketball shoes feature a black upper with metallic gold speckles, a toecap made of premium nubuck, and a semi-translucent outsole.
Adidas Harden Vol. 1 ‘Milled Leather’
To celebrate James’s birthday, Adidas released a premium version of the Harden Vol. 1. Limited to only 89 pairs, these basketball shoes are made of a one-piece Horween leather upper finished off with a gum outsole. Retailing for $350, these basketball sneakers are the most expensive Hardens to date.
Adidas Harden Vol. 1 Pensole
Adidas and Pensole Academy collaborated to create a special version of James Harden’s first signature shoe. Inspired by James’s “brothers through everything” motto, the Pensole Academy X Adidas Harden Vol. 1 features a patterned mesh upper with textured overlays. These basketball shoes are dressed in burgundy with hits of yellow.
Adidas Harden Vol. 1 ‘Pioneer’
The ‘Pionner’ colorway is inspired by James’s second-straight high school State Championship. It features a black knit upper mixed with a white leather toecap. Hits of red complete the shoe’s silhouette.
Adidas Harden Vol. 1 ‘Red Glare’
A Houston Rockets-inspired colorway, the ‘Red Glare’ pays tribute to the fans, aka the Red Nation. These basketball shoes feature a scarlet and collegiate blue digital camo upper with a scarlet toecap.
Adidas Harden Vol. 1 ‘Yacht Club
This pair of all white basketball shoes is inspired by James’s practice of hosting a yacht party during his birthday. It features a specially made maritime Harden logo on the sockliner and outsole.