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adidas Harden originals ess down parka black is a polarizing silhouette that will forever be remembered as the clog that led to Kanye West and Adidas’s breakup. Whether you support Team Kanye and think it’s a Yeezy ripoff or are sold by Team Adidas’s story that it’s a fashion-forward remake of the adidas Harden Quake, there's no denying it’s one of the innovative kicks worth copping for three reasons. Comfort. Style. Price.

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  • Head-turning futuristic style
  • Incredibly comfortable
  • Plush rides
  • Foot-hugging
  • True-to-size for the narrow-footed
  • Breathable
  • Grippy
  • Low price point
  • Colorways don’t come in limited pairs

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  • Too bulky for some

Who should buy the adidas Harden originals ess down parka black

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  • you’re in for bold, chunky silhouettes
  • you have your heart set on futuristic sneaks 
  • you love to bookmark minimalist kicks  
  • you fancy Foam sneakers that appear like those from Crocs

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Who should not buy it

If you will let this sit because it comes with a bulky frame and less flexible toe box, consider other out-of-the-box kicks from the adidas Harden Yeezy line. Go over the Yeezy 700 or the well-sculpted Yeezy 700v3. Or, perhaps, the Yeezy 450 might suit you more. Also, check out the Nike Foamposites, as these basketball-inspired kicks allow your feet to flex easily. 

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adidas Harden originals ess down parka black vs. adidas Harden adidas Harden EQT Cushion ADV Black White Blue BB7177 

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  • Both are made of breathable, molded foam shells 
  • They closely resemble in shape and colorway
  • Each screams an innovative, fashion-forward style that’s relatively unique in the market

What makes them distinct from each other?

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This fashion-forward Foam is fire

“adidas Harden originals ess down parka blacks are straight gas!” And it sure sparked fire between adidas Harden and Yeezy fanatics. While the brand claimed that this kick pays homage to the adidas Harden Quake from its 2001 running shoe archive, it is sculpted in foam, much like the adidas Harden adidas Harden EQT Cushion ADV Black White Blue BB7177. Sneaker designers are slowly resorting to the foam shoe trend as it gives them the freedom to experiment with shapes and textures—unobtainable techniques with textile and leather materials. Here are some quotes from sneaker buffs who weighed this shoe against other Foam kicks on the market: 

  • “I like the curvature; it reminds me of the Foamposite era”
  • “wild-looking shoe”
  • “it looks like it came out from Jurassic Park”

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adidas Harden originals ess down parka blackuake fits perfectly for the narrow-footed

Many sneaker users with narrow feet decided to go true to size, and they loved the adiFOM Q’s overall fit. A male Youtuber with an actual 10 US size said, “it fits perfectly with the lining in.” But most reviewers suggested sizing up in half if you have wide feet. The following section explains why. 

Forefoot area can be a bummer

Two sneaker fanatics said the forefoot area “isn’t as malleable” and “isn’t as forgiving” as on the Foam Runner. This “dragon skull-looking” section feels like “the stiffest part of the shoe.” So it isn’t advisable to get your standard size if you’re wide-footed.

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According to a sneaker geek, the bootie-like interior is made of polyester cotton-blended mesh that easily molds to the foot's shape because of its elastic nature. This removable knitted bootie provides “a really nice place for your foot to rest” as it’s “definitely soft underfoot.” A sneaker buff said the liner is foot-hugging as the sock-like Yeezy 350 Boost v2. But the adiFOM Q’s interior sock is way thinner. 

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The bottom section of the inner bootie cradles the feet. Below are some of the testimonials of satisfied sneaker testers: 

  • “I was blown away by the comfort underfoot”
  • “I can definitely attest that it offers energy return”
  • “it gives you extra bounce with each step”
  • “there’s plenty of cushioning”
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Apart from the inner bootie, the removable insole is another reason this kick feels plush. As one sneaker enthusiast puts it: “it’s like having 4 or 5 layers of cushion when you’re walking in this shoe.”

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It comes with a padded world inside

The tongue and heel are lightly padded, which offers another layer of comfort as you glide your foot in and out of the shoe. One reviewer who experienced blistering and ankle bleeding with the Foam Runner said the padding on the adiFOM Q is a “great addition.” 

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product eng 1035052 adidas Harden Originals Trefoil Hoodie | Its inner bootie feels breezy and keeps dirt out

Because of the soft and porous knitted bootie, you can expect this kick to give you sweat-free feet. And if the Foam Runner exposes your feet from external elements with the large perforations all over the shoe, the lining on the adiFOM Q “keeps your socks and feet clean, especially if you're going through the dirt.” 

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Since the forefoot tends to grab the foot a bit tighter than the back of the shoe, some complained about their heel sliding out even when wearing socks. 

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On the flip side, the shoe has rubber traction pods on the forefoot and heel. Here’s how some reviewers describe the outsole:

  • “it got a Yeezy 500 vibe on the outsole traction”
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  • “no problem gripping the concrete ground.”  

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Easy to cop 

These are “fairly priced, which makes them a good alternative to the Foam Runners.” Compared with the Yeezy shoe, these kicks are much easier to cop. As one sneakerhead projects, “the more colorways they release, the more chances that the prices will go down.”