Ranking the best basketball shoes of 2018

#8 Adidas Harden Volume 3

Harden sports the Vol 3 sneakers in a game against the Pistons

The solid outsole rubber of the Adidas Harden Vol 3 has attracted the approval of many testers because it is pretty much as dust-resistant as a basketball shoe has gottten. With virtually zero break-in time required, these shoes are a must-have for aficionados who'll be using them for casual purposes or on indoor courts, as the sole seems suspect to wear and tear easily on exposure to outdoor environments.

Nevertheless, the Harden Vol 3 sports a real luxury feel to it due to the textile upper lining and boost cushioning throughout the shoe (more apparent in the heel section than at the midsole or on the balls of your feet).