adidas Harden Vol. 8 Biggest Pros And Cons
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Whats underneath the adidas Harden Vol. 8 basketball shoe? Check them out for yourself with this deep dive on court playtest, review, teardown and durability test. As a foot doctor I look at basketball shoes and basketball shoe technology a bit differently as I focus more on what foot types benefit from these shoes as well as the basketball shoe's functional attributes on the basketball court
Some of the main areas we cover in this basketball shoe shoe playtest, and performance review of the adidas Harden Vol. 8
- The weight, durability, fit and playability
- What are the features of the insole, midsole, and outsole
- adidas basketball shoe technology explained
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Disclaimer : This is not medical advice, nor can I give you medical advice. Everything here including videos and comment responses is for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing medical advice. You should contact your doctor to obtain advice with respect to any health issue or condition. Nothing here should be construed to form a doctor patient relationship.
@FootDoctorZach 4 ай бұрын
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@Yaddy82 4 ай бұрын
Are you going to do the Anta Kai 1?
@dpap815 3 ай бұрын
Can you review the Andiem Pivot 1.0?
@um...angelo 4 ай бұрын
I have a suggestion for future reviews: When you do the Grip Test Ramp, do two tests with the shoe positioned facing the ground and then facing the wall. I feel like some shoes have patterns that work better left-to-right than front-to-back, and it'll obviously affect the overall score of traction. Basketball isn't a linear-only sport after all.
@peterookotai6965 4 ай бұрын
“Nodding”
@nandorvarga3388 4 ай бұрын
45 centimeters 😮 I think he meant degrees
@themuffinman737 4 ай бұрын
that test is useless regardless. really depends on your weight and your playstyle anyway
@kieransoregaard-utt8 4 ай бұрын
@@themuffinman737 then why do the results ALWAYS correspond to the actual consensus view of the traction of the shoe? Use your head.
@justingo8410 3 ай бұрын
do it yourself
@tiefenverspannt 4 ай бұрын
tysm for the brief lecture on the shape of the toebox in basketball shoes, been wondering about that for a while!! ❤
@quentin8330 4 ай бұрын
Timestamp?
@SBW86 4 ай бұрын
Impressed by the observation of the functionality of the seemingly insignificant synthetic leather toe cap. Not that I questioned it before, but what great attention to detail. Another great review! Thanks!
@Styxz03 4 ай бұрын
Loved the Vol. 7, and just needed a bit more cushion from it for my play style, and these are definitely my next pair!
@tyroneking5261 4 ай бұрын
This current line of Adidas is really impressing me. I think in the past year I have purchased more Adidas (If you include Yeezy's) than Nike. I want these along with my AE1's now and the Dame one's are on my Radar having seen a pic of them. After I watch the Foot doctor breakdown of course. Thanks again FDZ!
@yaf6014 4 ай бұрын
ae vs harden 8 ?
@DanielSchorr 4 ай бұрын
Been anticipating this video for a while. Great job, and thanks (I watched till the end 👍)
@halfrave 4 ай бұрын
I was very impressed with Harden Vol 7 after buying it. Watching this video made it easier for me to choose an upgrade.
@kieransoregaard-utt8 4 ай бұрын
Bruh I don’t know how anyone plays in the Harden 7, I tried them on and they had literally no cushion in the forefoot, weirdest shoe ever
@Qzitheslumpgod 3 ай бұрын
@@kieransoregaard-utt8I have them many said they comfy and they are since I’m heavier i so feel the cushion and it’s quite nice
@gemini6055 4 ай бұрын
Great video as usual. I always wondered how this model performed. Keep up the great work.
@cristianrivera6913 4 ай бұрын
I can’t wait for get my hands on a pair, I love the Vol 7 and this might top those so I have to cop.
@eshovo1519 4 ай бұрын
they play really well, 5'9" 140-ish and normally play in lighter shoes but the heft of the hardens was a pleasant surprise. worn with move gameday insoles and transitioning from the sabrina's, these felt bouncy and the insole felt like it made more sense in the shape of the hardens. the laces pinch a little at the top of my foot so gonna try out some different lacing patterns but that's a "me-problem"
@keepitclean239 4 ай бұрын
I like the up Lego set in the background also great review as always!
@LOLxArcSaber 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for addressing concerns for the barefoot community Zach. This reaffirms my beliefs on what I’m doing right now. I will normally walk and run on barefoot shoes, but when it comes to hooping, I wear my usual basketball shoes for performance and stability.
@AnyMouse870 Ай бұрын
timestamp?
@proghoster00 4 ай бұрын
Thx for all you do Zach sensei
@liltremble623 4 ай бұрын
been waiting for this
@chadmolloy340 4 ай бұрын
Love your vidz bro no cap keep it up
@Vincent_gamer29 4 ай бұрын
What a video! Can you review the Tatum 2? I heard they got air strobel for cushion but im not sure is it full-length or not.
@bucknermaurice 3 ай бұрын
Zach. I honestly valie your input. I am a Highschool Varsity Basketball coach and have an 11 year old player. Anytime I have purchased my son's shoes in the past 2 uears i have 1st come here prior to making our decision. Thanks for your content and non biased opinions. Your material is great!
@FootDoctorZach 3 ай бұрын
I appreciate you
@edvito789 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review! What would be your top3 basketball shoes for volleyball?
@duMaurier15 4 ай бұрын
Awesome review as always.
@stevescott5858 4 ай бұрын
Over heat leads to fatigue, and that apply’s to feet also! Something you don’t usually think about as a young athlete
@beyondim794 4 ай бұрын
Absolutely agreed with you. Manufacturers need to really look into breathability into all their sports shoes.
@dylanforbes1709 2 ай бұрын
It would be awesome to see you review a bunch of classic shoes from the beginnng of basketball through to what companys are making now. : ) Little mini series on shoe history or something along those lines!
@joshuatorio2102 4 ай бұрын
That shirt is Lit again 🔥 Hope there is a "I slice shoes in half" next time 🤣
@FootDoctorZach 4 ай бұрын
Haha
@gojira2404 4 ай бұрын
Loved the easter egg lol! I think easter eggs like this should be placed randomly on the video tho. For me the vol. 8s are better than the AE1s but the vol. 7s are just different! Been playing for a year with them now outdoors and they dont have any signs of wear at all (just dirty). Are there any shoes similar to the 7s (great courtfeel, lockdown, grippy traction, excellent support, heavy but very light on foot) but is more springy in step even if it is low to the ground? Would also be great if they're actually lighter. Thanks doc!
@vatsxn511 4 ай бұрын
Amazing Review. Only if this looked better I probably would have bought this. Recently got the Harden 7s and these don't seem much of an upgrade.❤
@vlf404 3 ай бұрын
Hi, your vdo is so detailed and informative, really like it :) And may I ask, I am currently owning a curry 10, which I really like the shoes, will the harden 8 good for me as well?
@cristianrivera6913 4 ай бұрын
Would also love if you went back in time to check out the harden Vol 3, many would consider harden’s best shoe (ig before the last two lol). Great Vid Doc‼️
@zhengjohnny123 4 ай бұрын
They need to make a harden 3 restomod with jetboost that would instantly be adidas best seller
@cristianrivera6913 4 ай бұрын
@@zhengjohnny123 that would be dope asf, I wonder how stable the jet boost would be fully exposed in that fashion
@cermet1320 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video! Would you take Harden 8s or NEW BALANCE TWO WXY V4s ?
@JackNCoke2008 2 ай бұрын
Best pair of bball shoes that I currently own. At least for my age and weight. Bit on the older side at 5’8 210. After I play ball in these shoes, I have no immediate pain in my knees nor the next day. And I also play occasionally in way of wade 808 2 ultra v2s and KT8s and both of those shoes cushioning don’t come close to the volume 8s. I like these so much I have 3 pairs 😂. And no, I don’t work for Adidas. I also have a pair of KT9s I haven’t worn. But I’d heard the from this channel that the cushioning on those kicks are also pretty good? I’ll update this comment after I’ve worn those shoes at least couple of times. Looking forward to your next video Foot Doctor!
@Z-gotsoles Ай бұрын
Time to upgrade from harden vol 3..🔥
@rowellcortes3829 4 ай бұрын
Foot Doctor Zach THE GOAT
@liltremble623 4 ай бұрын
would you recommend the power step pinnacle 3 for the ae 1’s? i have the move game day pro currently. but for the heat and the jet boost
@oOblistexOo 4 ай бұрын
I love the look and the overall design of those shoes so much. But unfortunately it's unstable and easy to roll over/ sprain the ankles in comparison to the Vol. 7. The rounded lateral outsole of the Vol. 8 isn`t doing it for m. Also the much wider heel of the Vol. 7 is just so much more protective. That was the reason I returned them. Maybe I'll buy them again if they're going on sale.
@menma6429 4 ай бұрын
are you going to make a review on the serious player only player 1 plus?
@jefferrrson1x 4 ай бұрын
I haven’t felt this excited for a sneaker since the Nike Kobe 9 Elite. I can’t wait to cop a pair of these. Gonna wait for the green ones! Adidas so far has been killing it. Took them a while, but I’m so happy they are getting their dues after many years of Nike fan boys destroying them. Especially after what happened with DRose.
@kieransoregaard-utt8 4 ай бұрын
Nike is going ⬇️ adidas is going ⬆️
@taiki9002 22 күн бұрын
Hey just another shoe dork here just wanna ask whats the best or coolest colorway of the vol 8 in your opinion guys? Planning to cop one of these bad boys
@duck6609 4 ай бұрын
Hey Doc, i have a question are shoes with an air zoom unit worth getting? Because my older shoes had one and the unit popped when playing.
@LAURENTE23 4 ай бұрын
Do a review in the new kai 1
@doghatgwapo548 4 ай бұрын
Which di you prefer boost foam or boom foam?
@oomnara 4 ай бұрын
Hows this and AE1 compared to the New Balances? Two Wxy v4 and Fresh Foam BB v2 gets a high praise from you too
@pcpclan5803 3 ай бұрын
Can you do a review on the Curry Splash 24? People are saying that it is the best budget shoe. And I'm wondering if it has a shank.
@liltremble623 4 ай бұрын
so what is the set up in the ae 1’s? full length jet boost or jet & light strike?
@mayonmayontoo 4 ай бұрын
i love your shirt doc!
@FootDoctorZach 4 ай бұрын
Haha thanks- its linked below the video
@ButtaFam 3 ай бұрын
Hey Zach I play university basketball in Canada so pretty high level and almost every shoe I buy (most have been nike), I break through the insole pretty quick. Wondering what shoe has the best insoles and is still good or if you know incoles I could buy that are good.
@GeneVincentSo 21 күн бұрын
What's your thoughts on Harden Vol 8 vs WOW 808 3 Ultra V2
@idrnabil4364 4 ай бұрын
is there a way to check the best durometer shoe for outdoor ?
@chutatthanh5111 4 ай бұрын
Hi Zach, I'm from Vietnam, where almost basketball players play basketball outdoor. I don't really know about the midsole a lot, but what's the difference between bouncy and absorb midsole? I got a knee pain, so would you recommend some basketball shoes for cement outdoor and for knee pain please? thank you so much. And if anyone has some suggestions, all are welcome!!! Thank you.
@klevis4life275 3 ай бұрын
I have a question. Would you rather get theseor the lebron 21?
@PolowReaves 3 ай бұрын
Would you recommend 8s over 7s? I have 3 pairs of 7s lol don’t wanna get the 8s if it’s not worth the upgrade
@dominicking5682 3 ай бұрын
Witch shoe did you like better. Harden 8 or AE 1?
@johnmustang2323 4 ай бұрын
Can you review the Unitus Judah 1
@SatishKumar-gs3kp 4 ай бұрын
Review of nivia shoes please nivia combat 1 or tarmak basketball shoes
@roianmikepuckering1019 4 ай бұрын
I know this is a review of James Harden's shoe but can I ask if you could possibly do a review of the new Anta Kyrie Irving shoe? please 🙂
@a7012a 3 ай бұрын
Im size 9 on the Harden 7, should I go same for the 8s?
@daryljohngustilo320 4 ай бұрын
I just wish we could get a side by side comparison of these and the AE1s. Just a wishful thinking.
@SatishKumar-gs3kp 4 ай бұрын
Make a compilation of the shoes that had the highest marks in end like a top 10 based on your report marks
@inoc805 4 ай бұрын
The heal counter looks like the Puma Uproar Spectra.
@marcoQB18 4 ай бұрын
Is there any posibility that we can get a full in-depth review of the Kobe 8 Protro?
@FootDoctorZach 4 ай бұрын
At some point
@Sidcito 4 ай бұрын
You mentioned the "barefooters" and thank you for confirming my theory that shies like Vivobarefoot are just for training and not the court. Any chance you could review the Uncivilized sneaker? It's marketed as a barefoot basketball sneaker.
@dpap815 3 ай бұрын
Can you review the Andiem Pivot 1.0?
@D3L3T3 4 ай бұрын
These will probably all be sold out in all retails. I just wanna try it on first before I buy. Being my size tts 12 It gonna be tuff
@GKgoalkeeping 4 ай бұрын
You should do a full video on your thoughts about barefoot shoes
@mr_kaede6074 2 ай бұрын
I am a forefoot player is there any good specialize about it?
@oya9023 Ай бұрын
is this good for heavy centers??
@Jayz.23 3 ай бұрын
So which hardens are better the harden 7 or harden 8?
@Scu11duggery11 3 ай бұрын
Hey Zach, I'm hoping for some advice. In the last couple of years I've started to infrequently get turf toe through playing basketball. I was wondering if you had any recommendations re shoes/orthotics/supports for managing and preventing it?
@FootDoctorZach 3 ай бұрын
Ill mention it specifically in the upcoming shoe guide
@tarun2314 3 ай бұрын
Please review the under armour lockdown 6
@janniwolff2252 4 ай бұрын
Have they harden 8 better traction then the 7s?
@Vumessier 3 ай бұрын
how does the length feel for you?
@lambrosstamos4494 4 ай бұрын
I think we have a winner here. I will certainly consider the insole solution. Are you aware of the Naboso ones?
@FootDoctorZach 4 ай бұрын
Nope
@newbadpuppy 4 ай бұрын
Would you be able to do a vid on the flat socks
@FootDoctorZach 4 ай бұрын
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@jjjjunya6977 4 ай бұрын
I just got these and they are a tad big, I wear size 11 in nike and got an 11 in these and I have just a bit of extra dead space that i want to fill up to prevent heel slippage, is there anything I can do to fill them up just enough to have them feel good?
@Tendo109 4 ай бұрын
Adidas generally tends to run 1/2 a size bigger on avg across most of their shoes. - I work at an adidas store everyone sized down
@chrisanderson6828 4 ай бұрын
Would these be fine for someone with Hallux Rigidus? The Jordan 38 low has been great for this issue but I'm wondering I'd like to try something from Adidas, either AE1 or Harden 8.
@FootDoctorZach 4 ай бұрын
I think the hardens would be as good as anything else- anything that has a longer shank and supportive foam in the forefoot is going to be my favorite.
@nicolasherrera3423 Ай бұрын
Harden 7 or Harden 8? Gracias!
@Ballislife2231 3 ай бұрын
Review the anta kai 1
@emmanbelaro7605 3 ай бұрын
is it good for outdoor?
@chookie9789 3 ай бұрын
Please, Doc Zac , whatever it is , please dont cut the Kai 1 in half .. Im already jealous that some people got them and I can't get them here in Australia 😢
@ianwebb2184 4 ай бұрын
Liren IV V2 Low Pls!!!
@ballintime7810 4 ай бұрын
Would you recommend these or the AE1’s for someone with a high arch, orthotic, 6’4 plays college hoops?
@kieransoregaard-utt8 4 ай бұрын
Check out his AE1 review and decide for yourself my brother
@Boe3 3 ай бұрын
If you’re fine with a heavier shoe go for the AE1s
@picknick3 Ай бұрын
these dig into my ankle on the medial side, did you have this problem to and if so how do i fix?
@FootDoctorZach Ай бұрын
Never had the issue but those EVA arches may just not match your feet
@picknick3 Ай бұрын
@@FootDoctorZach thanks, ye this was my next guess, it also definitely has to do with that last top hidden lace lock, it’s right where my ankle skin has been getting peeled off. if it is just the foam that’s causing the issue tho you think this digging/pain would lessen with break in? i really like this shoe beside that one issue, it’s like the perfect cushioning balance which really draws me to it and i wanna give it another chance.
@Wladislav 4 ай бұрын
I think the problem is that the AE1s come with extra laces and a nice box while also being significantly cheaper than the Harden 8s.
@Boe3 3 ай бұрын
Ae1s are much heavier tho
@Wladislav 3 ай бұрын
@@Boe3 true
@whoisthe8626 4 ай бұрын
Hair cut is gangsta
@av.171 3 ай бұрын
Hello doctor Zach i got a question, what shoe do you recommend that's lightweight bouncy, has really good traction durability, and all right lockdown? Also, I have a flatter arch, and I'm a guard.
@KingReyYT 3 ай бұрын
We have identical needs, please, when you decide, let me know what you go with.
@Boe3 3 ай бұрын
The Jordan 37 or 38
@Spleef415 4 ай бұрын
What is snake bitten foot?
@Simba88242 Күн бұрын
Good for supination?
@akikogonzales3244 4 ай бұрын
The outsole patter in the middle of the shoe are a bunch of letter "H"
@kwasigyamfi3284 4 ай бұрын
you should try the nike foamposites
@FootDoctorZach 4 ай бұрын
Already have
@renzed19 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review! Just got mine and done with the 1st break in. Harden vol 8 is legit! 🔥
@josephfan5903 4 ай бұрын
These of ae1 for bounce
@lyheyhey3521 4 ай бұрын
Any differences between the foam of AE1 & harden 8?
@FootDoctorZach 4 ай бұрын
Nope
@euLIRIC 4 ай бұрын
I don't get how you fit any orthotic in these... If they have paper thin insoles then the space inside is designed for such paper thin insoles, so when you swap those for any orthotic than that will take away from the volume designed for your foot ... That means you have to at least go up half a size to feet your foot in ...
@carlwendel 4 ай бұрын
AE 1 or Vol 8s?
@edisonchow4107 3 ай бұрын
So is the AE1 full length jet boost or lightstrike with boost?
@FootDoctorZach 3 ай бұрын
Full length Jet boost
@edisonchow4107 3 ай бұрын
@@FootDoctorZach thank you 🥰
@a7012a 4 ай бұрын
a bit off topic but how much do you pay to play in that court?
@FootDoctorZach 4 ай бұрын
Its a public community center so just a yearly family membership - very cheap
@javierteigen562 4 ай бұрын
better than the 7?
@alanperez.8826 4 ай бұрын
Letsss gooooo!
@josephnathanael3886 4 ай бұрын
🔥🔥
@mattbrown2701 3 ай бұрын
I haven’t even tried the new Adidas bounce or whatever because the old bounce or whatever they called it foam was way too squishy it would cause my feet cramp because there was no it was too squishy I don’t wanna say that say that
@nariman302 3 ай бұрын
I love bounce cushion. what model did you have? I dont think they are good for bigs
@mattbrown2701 3 ай бұрын
@@nariman302 the Derrick Rose I think I tried to Pairs and I didn’t like either one of them.
@mattbrown2701 3 ай бұрын
@@nariman302 Maybe it was a booster didn’t realize there was a difference I had to the derrick Rose seven
@nariman302 3 ай бұрын
@@mattbrown2701 yeah I still have the D rose 7s. They have boost, and even at my light weight I felt it bottoms out. They did figure out how to use the boost by now. Its just a little heavy.
@allensmith9879 3 ай бұрын
& Yeah you don’t wanna go to overboard wearing flared basketball shoes ALL the time either or you’re metatarsals could end up like LeBrons. I wear loose low to the ground slippers at home w/ plenty of room to toe splay.
@FootDoctorZach 3 ай бұрын
His feet have zero to do with his shoes, not to mention he, like others have custom lasts
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