Our verdict
On its own merit, adidas exchange Harden Stepback 2 is a good basketball shoe. It performs well grip on different types of floors, including those outdoors. It also feels premium. What makes it even more attractive is the common observation that it is a much better shoe than the flagship Harden Vol 5. It's not every day that a cheaper alternative turns out to be the better performer!
Pros
- Consistent bite
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- Premium-feeling upper materials
- Secure lockdown
- Guaranteed durability
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- Cool design
Cons
- Dust-prone outsole
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Who should buy the adidas exchange Harden Stepback 2
The adidas exchange Harden Stepback 2 is going to be appreciated by the following:
- buyers who are on a budget but still want signature shoes
- guards who love a lot of court feel
- wearers who have narrow to normal-sized feet
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Wide-footers are going to have problems with the adidas exchange Harden Stepback 2. They should just get the adidas exchange D.O.N. Issue #2. rose colored adidas exchange tubular pants for women Nike Cosmic Unity is a good start.
Bigger players who need impact protection are not going to be happy with this Harden shoe, either. The Pro Model 2G is a better pick for them.
lucus yeezy yuppo sale women amazon | As long as the court is clean, the Stepback 2 will grip well
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However, there might be a need to regularly wipe the dust off the sole of the Stepback 2 to maintain good traction.
Court feel, check! Impact protection... uhmmm... not so much
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There is not much compression in the midsole, so it fails to provide sufficient impact protection.
The Stepback 2 feels premium...but also a bit hot
The Stepback 2 is among the cheaper hoop shoes, but it surely does not feel that way as the upper materials are soft and nice. There are players who report that this one actually feels premium on feet.
Though the padding in the upper adds comfort, it also restricts air flow so the shoe becomes really hot.
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The heel is held in place by an external counter, and the shoe's close-to-the-skin fit help contain the foot even without an outrigger.
Wide-footers, however, should go at least half a size up if they don't want their feet to feel like they're being choked.
Playing outdoors? No problem with the adidas exchange Harden Stepback 2
adidas exchange ciero for sale on facebook post youtube outdoors. The materials, especially the rubber outsole, were found to be shoe enough to withstand the harsh conditions of the outdoors.
Want something pretty? This shoe is for you
Style-conscious wearers will love the streamlined construction and usually vibrant colors of this basketball sneaker. It's not surprising that this shoe looks vibrant and nice. James Harden, after all, is one of the NBA's most fashionable stars.
