James Harden Breaks Down the Adidas Harden Vol 4 Sneaker | Signature Sneakers | GQ Sports

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden and Senior Director of adidas Basketball Footwear Rashad Williams have worked together to develop the perfect sneaker for Harden to use in NBA games. Learn about every aspect of the functional and artistic design of the adidas Harden Vol. 4. sneakers.
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[@madingo4783]

“We gon put the logo in the back, so when he leaves you in the dust, that’s what you gon see, James Harden going to the rack”😹

[@natek8424]

That’s bars right there

[@spoony4938]

I love how he’s so well spoken and down to earth. He could very easily be a pretentious ego maniac

[@adamgirard7065]

I used to want to hate him so bad but he's such a nice chill guy that I can't anymore.

[@coolman102490]

Guaranteed if you say what up to him he will walk right past you.

[@thomaschristou1075]

lool respect because your joke was so lowkey no one got it

[@spoony4938]

James Darmor I don’t get it. I’m not conducting some psych analysis of Harden. I’m just complimenting his modesty.

[@bernardo4494]

He is

[@landendrake1696]

The pink ones really hard though.

[@capa1575]

Guess you can say they go HARDen, I’ll be here all week....

[@gr8xman7]

Landen Drake ong imma cop

[@ChurryHN]

I copped a week ago they fire

[@aaronroy8998]

Mad dumb.. they are sold out and resell is 200+!! I though they were Ight at first but after seeing harden rock them here.. sheesh these actually can be rocked off court

[@MattGarcyaDC]

candy paint goes hard too

[@nblade66]

lol, Harden is clearly tilted at people calling his moves traveling. This man probably puts thousands of hours into perfecting his moves and maximizing his gather and 2 steps, and people think they know better than him about his own moves.

[@cdai216]

nblade66 The typical fan basketball IQ is low

[@jabinmora7959]

I understood why his “double”. Step back wasn’t a travel but I thought it was a cheap move than I tried it it’s super hard to do nothin but respect for him after that

[@lmaogucci7190]

more fts made than fgs

[@ParanoidAndroid721]

@@lmaogucci7190 lol then don't foul on him. It's the referees decision not him

[@horrid9809]

alot of basketball fans that complain about him are dem man that dont play the game

[@sydguitar99]

Harden perfectly explained why his move isn't a travel. "If you don't have the ball in your hands , you can take as many steps as you want." This is 100% true and that's something casuals will never understand. That's why refs don't call it either.

[@johnrambo7937]

Harden = the definition of loser

[@jj-tw4vq]

and people are mad that the refs called curry on doing it but curry was holding the ball while steping

[@jj-tw4vq]

@@johnrambo7937 he put up 60-55-54 in his last couple games with only 30 mins how is that a looser

[@johnrambo7937]

@@jj-tw4vq Losers love Harden.

[@jj-tw4vq]

@@johnrambo7937 tell me the reasons why ppl who love harden are loosers

[@captain_n3m802]

He said ”like on a airplane”💀

[@captainjj6408]

tried to avoid as much as possible

[@nahian979]

He really mean that. It was an awkward question!

[@JM-fv8un]

GQ interviewer redefining disrespect 4:20

[@sydguitar99]

Harden explained the rules and himself pretty well tho

[@j3m1llp___54]

Lmao 420, thats what they on

[@Randomnoobi]

Since when is stating facts disrespect? Dude gets away with flopping and traveling.

[@corradoscire5647]

@@Randomnoobi that's not worth a response but why not when the ball is not in hand you can do how many steps you want and flopping he's just selling the foul not flopping plies looking for a foul is not flopping flopping is just dropping or faking contact when there isn't not selling the foul when there is contact just check your facts before you come with dumb statements like those

[@Randomnoobi]

@@corradoscire5647 If calling it that helps you to feel better and/or justify a travel/flop, then call it what you want.

[@aznreaper07]

Why GQ interview him and say you’re redefining traveling. That’s mad disrespectful.

[@abet317l.3]

So true!

[@jeremiahtisdell4823]

Is that not what's he's doing

[@jonwu]

@@jeremiahtisdell4823 Redefining travelling? Nah man. Sometimes he travels and gets away with it but that's on the refs for losing focus and not paying attention to the game.

[@kevinf27]

Pretty sure that wasn't meant to disrespect but to add some comic relief. I thought it was hilarious.

[@nickovillasor9096]

True

[@carlosadanmendezgarcia3618]

He just called out half of high school basketball scene with that fashion over game thing

[@DREiPowah]

I would call out his teammate PJ tucker for that too

[@nate_on_mars]

PJ got drip but he’s trash, last game He just got 7 boards and 0 Points 💀

[@ssongacs1773]

@@nate_on_mars and lockdd up when he needed to, its not his style to score, he'll hustle, lock down, grab boards and bring great energy.

[@nate_on_mars]

Skippy GFX I mean he can be useful but he doesn’t get as much buckets

[@cdai216]

He just dropped 55 points in those lol

[@monitor3016]

He throws the ball and does not shoot tho

[@raymundo794]

@@monitor3016 and still averages 38 points per game 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@audrie9746]

La CEO of VIBESS ouu tell em

[@expo7893]

@@raymundo794 bcz hes a ball hog

[@MarshonJLynchh]

@@expo7893 and?

[@silverarrow2013]

Guy: Traveling. Harden: What on an Airplane? 😂

[@Yionbot]

“A lot guys can dress but can’t hoop” lmao faxs 👀😂🤦🏽‍♂️

[@kka9068]

Interviewer: So Travelling Harden: You talking about in an airplane?? Interviewer: Taking three steps with a basketball Harden: huh Me:🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Vaareek]

I usually get the kyries every year But I think imma get the Hardens this year Cuz that pink lemonade looks too dope

[@trash5849]

fr they my favorite coler way

[@hawaiianrussian1047]

Them pink shoes 😳

[@PacificPier]

Breast cancer supporter

[@thelostpotato2599]

- Sustainability Advisor - you didn’t watch the video huh, the pink shoes symbolizes lemonade one of harden favorite drinks

[@Iwanek02]

What's wrong with them?

[@devanshudwivedi5875]

@@thelostpotato2599 He didn't have breast cancer awareness in his mind at first. But then the marketing team was like, " Dawg we gotta support breast cancer awareness and make sure the women's fashion line stays fresh"

[@nate_on_mars]

They’re his favorites rn

[@AWAB55]

I have a feeling he had a dig at Kelly Oubre Jr when talking about someone puttin fashion ahead of basketball😂😂😂

[@marmis9147]

Awab Abdullahi applies to most young players

[@nate_on_mars]

PJ Tucker

[@asani9835]

Kelly is the best SF in the western conference

[@ronakkakar7893]

@@asani9835 Lebron? Kawhi? Zion? Demar? Paul George? Wiggins? Gallinari?

[@nyteblayde17]

@@asani9835 lol not even close

[@willy2o997]

Is it Factual to say James Harden is one of the greatest basketball player to be in the NBA in this Era 🤷🏽‍♂️🔥🔥

[@over1498]

mad haters who don't know the rules think Harden travels.

[@johnrambo7937]

He is a traveling loser.

[@romanlinnik7441]

@@johnrambo7937 look at yourself. I saw you at least 3 times in this comment section whining "he's a loser". Look at yourself. You're the only loser.

[@nate_on_mars]

Roman Linnik lol

[@over1498]

@@johnrambo7937 look at yourself. just look

[@iretola1641]

John Rambo he just lives to be disrespectful

[@esaicastro7685]

On god James Harden cool af😂 he looks clean in those pink shoes makes me wanna get them

[@centriq7366]

he's not even traveling he takes a dribble and steps back and then does another stepback, it looks weird but it isn't a travel

[@taurioncolquhoun4249]

Love him or hate him this dude is really changing the game

[@johnrambo7937]

Shr is changing the step back move to the uncalled traveling move.

[@mateok1ng211]

Traveling is when you take 3 steps My trick is to take 4

[@rock_oclock]

5:57 - Yeah he talking about you Kuz.

[@kirkcbfw]

“Lock down is key “ James Harden : 🙋🏾‍♂️ competetor:⛹🏽score , James harden : 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@ssongacs1773]

I guess you tried

[@YeezyTooEasy]

Look at harden man so inspirational

[@detailsmove]

dope video; the traveling question was great cuz it showed his insight on it when he addressed it, almost wished he went deeper into it

[@stephanl4988]

6:20 Hardens is talking about flight

[@ricefolife7891]

Tbh the way adidas thought of every aspect of the basketball shoe is smart

[@barrybarry3372]

they literally disrespect harden with that question about travel

[@elliejohnson1121]

4:37 that bit traveling when James harden takes 4 steps 😂😂

[@titochris2701]

Interviewer got him with that traveling question 😂

[@macewbee]

Thank you.

[@Luna-ms2sh]

It's true that he doesn't travel though

[@devanshudwivedi5875]

@@Luna-ms2sh He doesn't!!!!!!!!!!! I mean you could take a 4K slo mo camera and replay it a thousand times. The only thing you'll see is how perfect his timing is when he steps back and grabs the ball at the same time.

[@Luna-ms2sh]

@@devanshudwivedi5875? That's what I said?

[@devanshudwivedi5875]

Yes. I just gave a slightly more detailed explanation #onemission

[@ianswanson1792]

“Your foot tends to creep over the bottom of your foot” @ 4:10 lmao

[@ocx714]

Harden really knew what to say to that traveling question 😂💯

[@clubberlang1568]

The salt in these comments... Living rent-free in all y'all heads

[@brandnewdraco2066]

This man Harden got mad 😂

[@Titancarreon]

4:24 Harden got fouled in this interview. "2 shots in the free-throw line"

[@shamierbatula8126]

pink thangs go saucy 🙈🔥

[@ssj_primal]

Glad Harden educated people on a live dribble versus a dead ball gather...

[@alberteinstein9591]

Just by looking at it you can tell the traction is going to be amazing

[@davedodrill9220]

These shoes are DOPE! My favorite color way is the "Candy Paint"

[@yata9746]

3:30 nine circles trap remix in the back lmaoo

[@christianadrian28]

The flashy colors really stand out, epic

[@sydguitar99]

Hes so chill in person but a beast on court

[@bboystance1670]

Wide foot friendly and a really nice fit. Just need some more impact protection in that heal! I could always lose weight but it would just be easier to put a lil bit more cushion in that heal!

[@manic_maniac_man_marvin3271]

These look like the Y-3 collab that James Harden did not too long ago.

[@pistolpete023]

Wow, at the beginning of the vid, how humble he is! ::eye roll::

[@samcooper6991]

This made me want to get them

[@nichboivin6218]

these go hard, i just wish the macaroni shaped plastic piece on the side was removable

[@ayyj_24]

Dude threw Harden off with the traveling question🤣

[@Tiger24kicks]

The most important thing for me is playing iso ball and shooting the 3. Harden the Vol 2 has been my favorite this may take the cake

[@shaundas]

i got 3 colourways so far! barbershop, pink lemonade and starwars. cant wait to get more!

[@itdaily22]

Design wise, this are dope! Quite fashionable too 😊

[@HTXLemarc]

that pink lemonade colorway goes hard 😭

[@rez4262]

My boy harden at 4:31 started explaining his step back similar to FlightReacts explanations lol 😂

[@xShesTheGranddaughter]

💀💀💀💀💀💀😂.

[@emperorpenguin1456]

The Pink Lemonade colorway go hard. Wish they could do a general release for it.

[@videosurfah]

Them cookies and cream are right on time with them Nets jerseys

[@kennethpetovic4271]

HARDEN GOT SALTY WITH THAT TRAVELING QUESTION... 😂😂😂.

[@crashoutfor4way]

cause it’s dumb the step back isn’t a travel

[@sharpshooteryoung4713]

cool video. I play a ton of Basketball. this shoe is awesome.

[@kolekole4614]

Favourite channel with favourite NBA player

[@TheLazar1999]

Harden is speaking facts tho, about the shoe requirements

[@PacificPier]

Cookies & Creme are well done

[@marccornejo2085]

I still prefer the vol. 2's but it is sad i could not afford it when it came out

[@gusolmy1302]

Prolly the most I’ve heard harden talk

[@oarias5158]

I got these and man I love them. 🤘town🔥💯

[@plbeckman]

Over 20 thousand points. Harden is a hall of famer already.

[@jojo10901]

I thought the shoes were ugly at first, but after watching this video, theeeeeeeyyyy not that bad. I might have to get a pair now.

[@soroushai2374]

My idol. My man. The beard

[@j1o4e1]

5:20 the master of changing topics

[@PrinceSlade22]

Ive gotta pair rn! Creme color 4 w/ the gold logo

[@JennaLeigh]

Omfg those pink ones are fuggin lyfeeeee

[@brennanlewis77]

Harden: a lot of people got swag but can't hoop Westbrook:👀

[@quantrellh.4939]

Westbrook can hoop....BUT it does seem like he puts fashion before basketball...at least shoe wise

[@yannblavec2712]

they are great i wish they were rereleased

[@OzunaGaming]

My favorite player ever 🚀🚀🚀🚀

[@leogonzales4634]

I sprained my ankle playing on these. Grade 3 sprain

[@osama2820]

My dawg 😈😈😈

[@terrancebrooks9429]

It's extremely important to study up on your guests. Harden has taken the rules to the court, and tweeked his game every year and ensured that just because you see him exploit the rules. He's not breaking any. DOPE playa!

[@phazejackson6320]

Vol 4 are the best shoes ever unlike my concords

[@osas5211]

Yea imma need these, besides the Kyries

[@dallasgary3508]

Top of the top 🏁

[@josephhermanowski1085]

Not gonna lie those are cold

[@raphaelandreifontaron3113]

This shoes was 🔥

[@nate_on_mars]

Dis shoe looks fire and funny at the same time

[@smouvecouve8082]

They can’t hoop - James harden That’s some deep content! And the shoes look cool!! How much are they?

[@jaisonalexander5036]

Smouve Couve 130

[@jaydonmartinez714]

Adidas is the best I love adidas a lot

[@akpuma6457]

10 things james harden cant live without please

[@lino7296]

Those shoes are fire

[@reggiefurlow1]

Hardens be holdin Marshall's down! #ballinonabudget

[@WarriorsFanSince-ur3zu]

Best looking shoes in the game tbh. Only ones I'd wear.

[@ibelieveicansoar]

This Adidas Huarache Jordan is growing on me

[@baliharsingh4714]

Making it to the NBA to me is hooping x100. Your playing with the BEST.

[@sydguitar99]

He's obviously comparing himself to these players and compared to him they can't hoop

[@mambosuchil]

when are they coming out?

[@nolandrake2620]

My Favourite player by far....

[@FlipsterFlipinoy]

Cushioning is so good for travelling.

[@dewkoda5988]

Have Devonte Graham on next!!

[@giovanniwilliams9009]

This shoe in All White would be Crazy.....

[@mattyy1999]

Just bought these shoes and they are the Damm tightest most narrow shoes I've ever tried

[@dadaUnts]

The bottom line is the shoe here is awesome... especially for Harden because the pair he wears on the court/game is what they call PE; specifically made for the specific athlete and not the same shoe as what is for sale on the retail stores. Athletes needs PE to perform at their best.

[@yappingted]

I love what u did with the harden 4. The white color way is beautiful but the only thing wrong with the harden 4 is the cushion . That is the only flaw

[@longlivekingjames806]

The harden 1s are the best looking Adidas basketball shoes imo

[@nanires1529]

long live king james the harden 1s were so good and they were so good looking the zebras with the boost, omg so crazyyy

[@sharpshooteryoung4713]

I play a ton of Basketball cool video the harden 4 is a really good shoe I have 3 pairs.