Adidas Harden Vol. 2
Released 2/2018, Low Top, James Harden,
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8.6
EXPERT RATING
8 reviews
9.0
USER RATING
4 ratings
Thick Boost cushioning provides a ton of impact protection
Best Suitable For:
Works especially well for bigger guards and heavier players
Price Comparison:
Available at 3 shops | Official Retail Price: $139.99
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Weight & Sizing:
Weight:
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heavy
Sizing:
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large
Width:
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wide
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Adidas Harden Vol. 2 |  Nike Air Zoom G.T. Cut |  Air Jordan 38 Low |  Nike Lebron 21 |  Nike KD 16 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.6 | 8.8(0.2) | 8.5(0.1) | 8.9(0.3) | 8.4(0.2) | 8.8(0.2) | |
| User Rating | 9.0 | 9.3(0.3) | 9.4(0.4) | 9.2(0.2) | 8.8(0.2) | 9.3(0.3) | |
| Best Price | $139.99 | $94.99 $170 | $100 $175 | $99.97 $200 | $89.97 $160 | $149 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 460g - 480g | 410g - 430g | NA | NA | NA | NA |
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Adidas Harden Vol. 2 Review
Pros:
Great impact protection
Good all-round shoe
Cons:
Heavy weight
Inconsistent traction
Performance of the Adidas Harden Vol. 2:
The Harden Vol. 2 is a nice improvement over James Harden' first signature sneaker. The thicker Boost cushioning provides a ton of impact protection while remaining responsive enough for guards. The traction is great on clean courts but requires you to wipe a lot on dusty courts. Materials are not premium but perform very well and give you all the support you need.
Overall, this is a shoe that works especially well for bigger guards and heavier players who look for a lot of cushioning and support.
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Expert Reviews of the Adidas Harden Vol. 2:
Expert Rating: 8.6 (ranks #100 of 303)
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9 - Great
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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9.2
March 4, 2018
We really enjoyed playing in these. The Harden Vol. 2 should work well for everyone - responsive enough for guards but the support and comfortable cushioning will work well for bigger guys too!
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8.8
March 4, 2018
Overall a great shoe, but unfortunately, the inconsistency that I experienced with the traction will likely keep the Harden Vol 2 out of my rotation.
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8.8
March 4, 2018
The Harden Vol2 is extremely fun to wear! Overall I feel that Adidas improved everything compared to the V1.
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8.7
March 4, 2018
Unless you play on crispy clean courts I wouldn't recommend the Harden Vol 2 because there are a bunch of better options on the market.
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8.6
June 12, 2018
The Harden 2 will defintely stay in my gym bag for a while! I especially loved the comfortable materials and the Boost cushioning. Everything about this sneaker just worked for me - and they are just flat out fun to play in!
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8.5
February 26, 2018
Overall the Harden Vol. 2 is a great performer. Some nitpicking: I would have liked the heel to be a little less clunky and the Boost cushioning to be a little softer in the forefoot.
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8.0
March 25, 2018
Overall, this shoe is pretty good. Great shoe if you have bad knees, you need a lot of comfort and impact protection and you can live with the lackluster traction.
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7.8
February 26, 2018
Amazing cushioning, very nice materials and support. Traction is solid but I wasn't happy with the fit.
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User Reviews of the Adidas Harden Vol. 2:
User Rating: 9.0 (ranks #75 of 303)
10 - Amazing
1
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8 - Good
1
7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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8.5
January 13, 2022
I’ll keep this short, the only thing that held back the Harden Vol. 2 was the weight… and the inconsistent traction ;)
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Traction of the Adidas Harden Vol. 2:
Expert Traction Rating: 7.6 (ranks #267 of 303)
User Traction Rating: 8.8 (ranks #151 of 303)
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8 - Good
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9.0
March 4, 2018
Traction needs a little break in time but stopping power is great on clean courts. Attracts a lot of dust though.
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7.0
March 4, 2018
Unfortunately, the traction on the Harden Vol 2 just wasn’t as good as that of the original.
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8.0
March 4, 2018
Traction is ridiculously good on clean floors, but you need to wipe a lot on dusty courts.
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7.0
March 4, 2018
On a clean court, the traction was solid, but the Harden Vol 2 collects dust like nobody's business.
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8.0
June 12, 2018
I thought the traction was pretty solid. You will have to wipe every now and then but then you get good traction. To be safe, get a colorway with a white outsole, as players with a black or grey outsole reported more problems with the traction than others.
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9.0
February 26, 2018
This traction pattern performs very well. I usually play on really dust courts, but as long as you wipe, you will not have any problems.
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6.0
March 25, 2018
The traction was pretty disappointing and just didn't grip the floor. Don't even bother on a dusty court.
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7.0
February 26, 2018
On a clean court the traction is great, but unfortunately, the rubber is a real dust collector.
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Cushion of the Adidas Harden Vol. 2:
Expert Cushion Rating: 9.4 (ranks #28 of 303)
User Cushion Rating: 9.0 (ranks #93 of 303)
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6
9 - Great
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8 - Good
2
7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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10.0
March 4, 2018
This Boost cushioning setup is really nice. Very comfortable but still remains responsive and provides good court feel.
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9.5
March 4, 2018
Boost cushioning works really well.
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9.0
March 4, 2018
Firm Boost setup is a nice blend of speed and impact protection.
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9.5
March 4, 2018
Thick Boost cushioning does a great job with impact protection.
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9.0
June 12, 2018
Full length boost provides a ton of bounce and impact protection as well as a surprising amount of responsiveness. This is the best and most versatile Boost experience on the hardwood!
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9.0
February 26, 2018
A lot of impact protection in the heel but very responsive in the forefoot.
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9.0
March 25, 2018
This shoe is very, very comfy due to the huge amount of Boost. Court feel and responsiveness could be better.
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10.0
February 26, 2018
The Boost cushioning is incredible. I don't know how you could hate on that!
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Materials of the Adidas Harden Vol. 2:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.6 (ranks #76 of 303)
User Materials Rating: 8.8 (ranks #85 of 303)
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9.0
March 4, 2018
The materials are soft and pliable.
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9.0
March 4, 2018
Materials aren't premium but perform very well.
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9.0
March 4, 2018
Sure it isn’t Primeknit but it looks premium with all that texture and color and performs just as well.
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9.0
March 4, 2018
Materials are pretty basic but perform well.
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9.0
June 12, 2018
Zero break-in time!
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8.0
February 26, 2018
The forged fiber, textile, and mesh are pretty nice.
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8.0
March 25, 2018
The mesh in the forefoot feels really nice, the synthetic panel on the back works well.
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8.0
February 26, 2018
Materials are not flashy but perform very well.
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Support of the Adidas Harden Vol. 2:
Expert Support Rating: 8.7 (ranks #106 of 303)
User Support Rating: 9.0 (ranks #88 of 303)
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9.0
March 4, 2018
Very supportive - great lockdown, wide base and super strong materials.
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9.5
March 4, 2018
For a Guard shoe, the support is here and shouldn’t let you down.
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9.0
March 4, 2018
I really enjoyed the wide outsole and never felt in danger or turning my ankle at all.
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9.0
March 4, 2018
Wide base, strong mesh, and adjustable lacing system provide pretty good support.
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8.0
June 12, 2018
I had no complaints when it came to support.
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8.0
February 26, 2018
I had no side-to-side movement, but a little heel slippage in the beginning which was fixed by playing with the adjustable lacing system.
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9.0
March 25, 2018
This shoe gives really good support and the customizable lacing system gives you a lot of options to adapt the lockdown to your preferences.
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8.0
February 26, 2018
Internal heel counter, adaptive lacing system, lateral outrigger and great fit of the bootie setup do a very nice job!
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Fit of the Adidas Harden Vol. 2:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.6 (ranks #78 of 303)
User Fit Rating: 9.0 (ranks #72 of 303)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
10
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
March 4, 2018
Great lockdown in the forefoot and lateral containment, but I would have liked the heel to be a little higher to avoid heel slippage.
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9.0
March 4, 2018
I love how it fits and feels.
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9.0
March 4, 2018
The heel needs a little break in, otherwise, the shoe fits nicely out of the box.
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9.0
March 4, 2018
The one-piece bootie feels great on foot.
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9.0
June 12, 2018
The lockdown is absolutely amazing and the lacing system is almost too good!
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9.0
March 25, 2018
I had no problems with heel slippage or lateral containment. The bootie construction fit me very well.
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6.0
February 26, 2018
Adjustable lacing system provides great lockdown. But there is an elastic band that separates the forefoot from the backfoot, which was really uncomfortable in the beginning.
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Durability of the Adidas Harden Vol. 2:
User Durability Rating: 9.8 (ranks #12 of 303)
10 - Amazing
3
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
0
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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Outdoor of the Adidas Harden Vol. 2:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 50.0 (ranks #142 of 303)
User Outdoor Rating: 100.0 (ranks #23 of 303)
Good (100%)
4
Fair (50%)
2
Bad (0%)
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fair
March 4, 2018
Outdoor use should be okay as the rubber is pretty hard.
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fair
February 26, 2018
Outdoors you will be okay - just not for a very long time.
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Width of the Adidas Harden Vol. 2:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
5
regular
5
slightly wide
1
very wide
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slightly narrow
March 4, 2018
The Vol. 2 is a little narrower than the Harden Volume 1.
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regularly wide
March 4, 2018
Wide footers should try them on because they don't stretch very much.
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slightly narrow
March 4, 2018
Wide footers like myself will want to go true to size because these run snug true to size.
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slightly narrow
March 4, 2018
The shoe fits pretty snug
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slightly narrow
June 12, 2018
The Harden Volume is a little bit tight.
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regularly wide
February 26, 2018
I have slightly wide feet but these fit me perfectly.
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slightly narrow
March 25, 2018
Go true to size if you are a wide-footer.
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Size of the Adidas Harden Vol. 2:
very small
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slightly small
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true to size
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slightly long
3
very long
2
½ size large
March 4, 2018
Runs slightly long.
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½ size large
March 4, 2018
Per usual Adidas runs slightly long but it’s shorter than the V1.
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true to size
March 4, 2018
The fit on the Harden Vol 2 is true to size.
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runs large
June 12, 2018
I went down half a size (like always with adidas) but I could have gone down even more
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true to size
February 26, 2018
Unlike other Adidas shoes, these fit me well going true to size.
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½ size large
March 25, 2018
The 10 was a little to snug, and the 10.5 was a little too long. I need a 10.25!
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