Adidas Harden Stepback 3
Released 1/2022, Low Top, James Harden,Â
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8.1
EXPERT RATING
2 reviews
8.0
USER RATING
1 ratings
The Adidas Harden Stepback 3 is a solid performance basketball shoe for players on a budget.
Best Suitable For:
Recommended for guards that heavily rely on footwork
Price Comparison:
Available at 0 shops | Official Retail Price: $79.99
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Category Performance Ratings:
Weight & Sizing:
Weight:
NA
Sizing:
small
large
Width:
narrow
wide
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Adidas Harden Stepback 3 |  Under Armour Curry 10 |  Under Armour Curry 9 |  Puma Clyde Hardwood |  Jordan Luka 1 |  Air Jordan 36 Low | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.1 | 8.9(0.8) | 8.9(0.8) | 8.7(0.6) | 8.5(0.4) | 9.2(1.1) | |
| User Rating | 8.0 | 9.0(1.0) | 9.2(1.2) | 8.6(0.6) | 9.0(1.0) | 9.1(1.1) | |
| Best Price | $79.99 | $159.99 | $109.99 $160 | $99.99 $120 | $109.99 | $124.99 $185 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | NA | NA | 320g - 330g | 460g - 480g | 360g - 380g | NA |
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Adidas Harden Stepback 3 Review
Pros:
Solid, reliable traction
Comfortable budget materials
Cons:
Not the most breathable shoe
Performance of the Adidas Harden Stepback 3:
The traction on the Harden Stepback 3 is the shoe's best feature. It's a hard rubber that grips well on most courts.
Adidas's Bounce cushion is comfortable, but the internal shank is the feature that provides the bounce.
The materials aren't premium, but they're comfortable.
The comfortable materials also help make the fit better too. The shoe fits snugly, and a reviewer noted it's similar to the Trae Young 1.
Support and lockdown were not an issue in this shoe.
The Adidas Harden Stepback 3 is a budget shoe providing plenty of bang for your buck.
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Expert Reviews of the Adidas Harden Stepback 3:
Expert Rating:Â 8.1Â (ranks #178 of 233)
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8.4
July 26, 2022
I was presently surprised with the Adidas Harden Stepback 3. They might be the best budget shoe in recent memory, especially for shifty guards that rely on heavy footwork.
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7.8
August 16, 2022
The Adidas Harden Stepback 3 is a comfortable budget shoe. The traction was reliable, and I enjoyed how the materials felt.
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User Reviews of the Adidas Harden Stepback 3:
User Rating:Â 8.0Â (ranks #184 of 233)
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8 - Good
1
7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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Traction of the Adidas Harden Stepback 3:
Expert Traction Rating:Â 8.5Â (ranks #114 of 233)
User Traction Rating:Â 9.0Â (ranks #74 of 233)
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9.0
July 26, 2022
The outsole tread is my favourite part of the shoe. It grips well when going side-to-side.
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8.0
August 16, 2022
The traction feels tacky and performed well.
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Cushion of the Adidas Harden Stepback 3:
Expert Cushion Rating:Â 7.5Â (ranks #199 of 233)
User Cushion Rating:Â 7.0Â (ranks #187 of 233)
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8.0
July 26, 2022
Adidas built this midsole with performance in mind. The full-length Bounce foam is comfortable, and the shank makes the shoe bouncy.
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7.0
August 16, 2022
The step-in comfort felt nice but could be better.
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Materials of the Adidas Harden Stepback 3:
Expert Materials Rating:Â 8.0Â (ranks #146 of 233)
User Materials Rating:Â 8.0Â (ranks #144 of 233)
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8.0
July 26, 2022
The materials remind me of the Trae Young 1, and the shoe offers similar comfort. The downside is they aren't the most breathable pair.
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8.0
August 16, 2022
I like that the materials aren't heavy. The shoe isn't light, but it's well-balanced.
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Support of the Adidas Harden Stepback 3:
Expert Support Rating:Â 8.0Â (ranks #171 of 233)
User Support Rating:Â 8.0Â (ranks #171 of 233)
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8.0
July 26, 2022
The lockdown and stability are solid in this shoe.
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8.0
August 16, 2022
The ankle support feels solid for a budget shoe, but the comfort from the support features could be better.
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Fit of the Adidas Harden Stepback 3:
Expert Fit Rating:Â 8.5Â (ranks #83 of 233)
User Fit Rating:Â 8.0Â (ranks #165 of 233)
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9.0
July 26, 2022
The forefoot is boxy and ergonomic, but the shoe can accommodate a lot of foot shapes.
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8.0
August 16, 2022
The shoe fits too snugly for my liking. I prefer a bit more room when I play.
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Durability of the Adidas Harden Stepback 3:
User Durability Rating:Â 10.0Â (ranks #3 of 233)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
0
8 - Good
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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Outdoor of the Adidas Harden Stepback 3:
Expert Outdoor Rating:Â 75.0Â (ranks #47 of 233)
User Outdoor Rating:Â 100.0Â (ranks #5 of 233)
Good (100%)
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Fair (50%)
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good
July 26, 2022
The darker rubber is more durable than the lighter rubber, but the traction will still perform well outdoors.
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fair
August 16, 2022
The rubber looks like it will last.
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Width of the Adidas Harden Stepback 3:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
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regular
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slightly wide
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very wide
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regularly wide
July 26, 2022
Narrow footers might need to wear thicker socks. Medium and wide footers shouldn't have many issues.
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Size of the Adidas Harden Stepback 3:
very small
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slightly small
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true to size
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slightly long
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very long
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true to size
July 26, 2022
I recommend going true to size.
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½ size small
August 16, 2022
I would go half a size up.
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