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Damn I knew the 5s were bad but wow, they sound all-time bad 
THE OFFICIAL ADIDAS THREAD OF JAMES HARDEN - VOLUME 9 IN LOS ANGELES (CLIPPERS)
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Personally, the 4s were the worst of the bunch for me (haven’t tried the 1s). The 2 is still my fav, 3 would have been easily if it weren’t for the horrific heel slip. The traction on my 2s couldn’t handle dust well, but the cushioning was so good that I was willing to work it (had to be really bad dusty to be effected anyway).
For me, 4 had 0 cushioning (maybe I had a defective Lightstrike model or something?) and the traction was so bad on dust that I literally pulled my groin out of place sliding on a crossover play (no one was slipping like that but me on this court, though it was far from perfect).
For me, 4 had 0 cushioning (maybe I had a defective Lightstrike model or something?) and the traction was so bad on dust that I literally pulled my groin out of place sliding on a crossover play (no one was slipping like that but me on this court, though it was far from perfect).
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Much better already. Insole is normal and sits right on the midsole which is boost. Feels like the harden 1. Materials still suck - felt/suede upper.
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Much better already. Insole is normal and sits right on the midsole which is boost. Feels like the harden 1. Materials still suck - felt/suede upper.
Thanks for the info!
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Much better already. Insole is normal and sits right on the midsole which is boost. Feels like the harden 1. Materials still suck - felt/suede upper.
Is the midsole flexible on the lateral caged side (like the Vol 1)? These looking promising, like everything I liked from the Vol 3 but with good heel lockdown (especially with that herringbone
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Harden 1 like boost with herringbone traction sounds nice. Upper looks okay in certain colorways. Too bad the materials sound pretty blah. Curious to try these out once I can find a colorway I want AND I can get them on discount.
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You had me at “ feels like the harden 1” ….. I’m all in
Much better already. Insole is normal and sits right on the midsole which is boost. Feels like the harden 1. Materials still suck - felt/suede upper.
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Sizing info? Harden 5's ran a size huge from my experience.
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You had me at “feels like the harden 1”
Much better already. Insole is normal and sits right on the midsole which is boost. Feels like the harden 1. Materials still suck - felt/suede upper.
EDIT: I typed this up and then saw
kaz109
say the same thing before me lmao… great minds!
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All Harden’s ran .5 size large to me.
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I went half down from Jordan size and full down from kyrie (10 in these and dame 7/8, 10.5 in Jordan 35/36, 11 in kyrie 5/6/7/
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Played three games full court to 15. Great traction, great fit and containment, great court feel, ok impact protection, not a lot of bounce but very natural under foot.
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Are they as low to ground as the 4s?
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Not quite - they should be called the Vol.1.2
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5's were pure garbage. Not even sure how they cleared preliminary performance tests before being released. I say all of this I'm usually forgiving in my performance assessment of sneakers. The sole was stiff as hell unlike anything I've ever worn. My only regret was keeping them hoping they'd break in. If the 6's feel anywhere near as stiff they're going back immediately.
Thanks! This helps a lot.I went half down from Jordan size and full down from kyrie (10 in these and dame 7/8, 10.5 in Jordan 35/36, 11 in kyrie 5/6/7/
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its amazing how much better the 6 is over the 5 but honestly, it didn’t have to do much to be better. I will say after one night on the 6 I will be grabbing more pairs.
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Yeah these sound great. Haven't dropped in the UK yet but I'll be scooping a pair for sure.
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Might be in on a pair in the right colorway.
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Get a dark one - I’ve been stepped on twice and they hold dust like a champ.
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Yea it’s more than likely a dark colorway but not the black and white pair. Its too generic.
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I wouldn't doubt it if Adidas made a Harden signature shoe inspired by this 
that he wore a couple of days ago. 
that he wore a couple of days ago. 
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What I don’t understand about Harden adidas basketball line is why not entertain boost in the heel and just the forefoot?
I see they do it with the running shoe line, this would reduce weight and make the shoe cushion more responsive
I see they do it with the running shoe line, this would reduce weight and make the shoe cushion more responsive
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still can't wear this dudes shoe tho.. haha.
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