Yesterday, Edwards' AE1 was officially released, and in recent times, Huazi has indeed earned enough exposure for the first generation of signature shoes.
Compared with the signature shoe sales promotion of other players under the adidas camp at this stage, Huazi is now the first person in the brand.
Since he has taken over the baton of the times, it is natural to compare with the former first brother.
In 2015, Harden was selected to the All-Star team for two consecutive seasons, and Nike still did not prepare a personal signature shoe plan for Harden.
adidas not only gave a 13-year, $200 million contract, but also immediately arranged a signature shoe project for Harden.
After signing with adidas, Harden was named the regular season MVP and became one of the league's face stars.
Featuring Harden's beloved asymmetric laces, the Harden vol.1 is the perfect blend of minimalist retro and casual chic style.
The body is made of leather and Primeknit weave, and the midsole is a full-length open-lift design.
The integrated TPU on the heel and outside improves stability, and the special-shaped TPU in the midfoot improves torsion protection.
Compared with the platoon Harden vol.1, it is definitely not inferior to the current AE1, and more importantly, the foot feeling experience has left a deep impression on the actual combat party.
After experiencing the peak sales of Harden vol.2, Harden's signature shoes continued to change technology and design routes, and sales declined year by year.
It wasn't until last year that Harden vol.7 was unveiled, and many Harden fans said: The familiar feeling is back!
The avant-garde minimalist aesthetic style is the perfect blend of retro and fashion.
The combination of Lightstrike in the forefoot and Jet Boost in the backfoot provides balanced and stable feedback.
The Harden vol.7 is not only the highest-selling Harden signature shoe in recent generations, but the secondary market price is exceptionally strong, stable at 800+!
After joining the Clippers this season, he made his debut with the new Harden vol.8.
Recently, the Clippers have reached a seven-game winning streak, and Harden vol.8 at Harden's feet does not seem to be inferior to AE1.
The AE1 sold out immediately after its release, and the Harden vol.8, which will be released next spring, has a price tag of 1,200 yuan in the seafood market.
The big butt heel flip design is more exaggerated than the previous generation, and the last should be fine-tuned on the basis of the previous generation.
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The outer side adopts a large-area hollow foam structure, which is not made of TPU material, but the same material as the midsole, and the wrapping and fitting are more compact.
In terms of midsole configuration, compared to the previous generation, it has been upgraded to full-palm Jet Boost cushioning, and the balance should be better.
Last season and this season, there are more players in the NBA with Harden vol.7 on foot than in the past.
After the official release of the Harden vol.8, it was indispensable to compare it with the AE1. Which pair of shoes has more foot players on the field is a good comparison standard.
AE1 or Harden vol.8, which pair do you prefer?