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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.

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!

tysm for the brief lecture on the shape of the toebox in basketball shoes, been wondering about that for a while!! ❤

I was very impressed with Harden Vol 7 after buying it. Watching this video made it easier for me to choose an upgrade.

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!

Loved the Vol. 7, and just needed a bit more cushion from it for my play style, and these are definitely my next pair!

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!

That shirt is Lit again 🔥 Hope there is a "I slice shoes in half" next time 🤣

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.

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‼️

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.

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"

Wow, your reviews are top tier. Awesome stuff!

Over heat leads to fatigue, and that apply’s to feet also! Something you don’t usually think about as a young athlete

Been anticipating this video for a while. Great job, and thanks (I watched till the end 👍)

Absolutely agreed with you. Manufacturers need to really look into breathability into all their sports shoes.

Great video as usual. I always wondered how this model performed. Keep up the great work.

Do a review in the new kai 1

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.

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!

I like the up Lego set in the background also great review as always!

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!

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.

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 🙂

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.

I think we have a winner here. I will certainly consider the insole solution. Are you aware of the Naboso ones?

been waiting for this

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!

Love your vidz bro no cap keep it up

Thx for all you do Zach sensei

Awesome review as always.

Severe over pronator friendly? No Torsion? So how's the midfoot cushion/stability? I think I snoozed some doc. Enough room for an ankle brace? Thinking DON might be better all around?

Is there any posibility that we can get a full in-depth review of the Kobe 8 Protro?

Can you review the Unitus Judah 1

Which di you prefer boost foam or boom foam?

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?

Time to upgrade from harden vol 3..🔥

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?

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.❤

i love your shirt doc!

Review of nivia shoes please nivia combat 1 or tarmak basketball shoes

Thanks for the review! Just got mine and done with the 1st break in. Harden vol 8 is legit! 🔥

Foot Doctor Zach THE GOAT

Thanks for the review! What would be your top3 basketball shoes for volleyball?

Thanks for the video! Would you take Harden 8s or NEW BALANCE TWO WXY V4s ?

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

The heal counter looks like the Puma Uproar Spectra.

I have a question. Would you rather get theseor the lebron 21?

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.

Hows this and AE1 compared to the New Balances? Two Wxy v4 and Fresh Foam BB v2 gets a high praise from you too

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

What's your thoughts on Harden Vol 8 vs WOW 808 3 Ultra V2

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.

are you going to make a review on the serious player only player 1 plus?

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.

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.

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

I went down half a size, and they fit just right. The shoe review game is dope, but sizing reviews should be thrown out bc EVERYONES' foot is shaped differently

so what is the set up in the ae 1’s? full length jet boost or jet & light strike?

how well do these shoes role onto the inside of youre foot

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

Witch shoe did you like better. Harden 8 or AE 1?

Make a compilation of the shoes that had the highest marks in end like a top 10 based on your report marks

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?

I am a forefoot player is there any good specialize about it?

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.

Im size 9 on the Harden 7, should I go same for the 8s?

I change out all my adidas insoles with $15 Polyurethane insoles, I always add it to the cost of the shoes because they’re literally the worst insoles I have ever experienced throughout my 33 years on this sphere.

I just wish we could get a side by side comparison of these and the AE1s. Just a wishful thinking.

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.

is there a way to check the best durometer shoe for outdoor ?

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 😢

Volleyball mentioned

So which hardens are better the harden 7 or harden 8?

Harden 7 or Harden 8? Gracias!

is this good for heavy centers??

Hair cut is gangsta

& 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.

how does the length feel for you?

Have they harden 8 better traction then the 7s?

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.

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.

these dig into my ankle on the medial side, did you have this problem to and if so how do i fix?

Please review the under armour lockdown 6

Can you review the Andiem Pivot 1.0?

Would you be able to do a vid on the flat socks

is it good for outdoor?

Good for supination?

A "what are those?!" kind of shoe on appearance.

Would you recommend these or the AE1’s for someone with a high arch, orthotic, 6’4 plays college hoops?

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 ...

The outsole patter in the middle of the shoe are a bunch of letter "H"

a bit off topic but how much do you pay to play in that court?

Review the anta kai 1

Liren IV V2 Low Pls!!!

What is snake bitten foot?

AE 1 or Vol 8s?

So is the AE1 full length jet boost or lightstrike with boost?

you should try the nike foamposites