A Way Too Early Look At James Harden’s adidas Harden Vol. 9

An over-achieving hit in the signature basketball shoe front, James Harden’s adidas Harden Vol. 8 has been a popular pick among ballers for its sharp yet avant-garde aesthetic. Almost devoid of any branding, the Harden 8 continues to be celebrated for its streamlined look, made specifically for step-backs and ballet-like footwork.

While we still have several more Harden Vol. 9 colorways ahead of us, we do have an early look at official images of its successor — the adidas Harden Vol 9.

With a similar 5/8th cut silhouette and a internal bootie construction housed in an outer shell, the Harden Vol. 9 follows a lot of the brand’s current principles across its performance hoops models. Unlike its predecessor, the Harden Vol. 9 is a bit more obvious with its adidas branding, although achieved in a somewhat abstract manner via the curved cut-outs on the molded upper.

The midsole is nearly identical to an adidas basketball shoe sample that has been floating around the circuit for months; that sample was originally believed to be the adidas Anthony Edwards 2, which the brand itself quickly shot down. The design of the traction is similar to the Vol. 8 given the two pivot-point emphasis’ at the forefoot. The cushioning platform is presumably the same BOOST and Lightstrike set-up carried over from the previous model.

While a firm release date has not yet been revealed, it is expected to drop in either late February or early March should adidas choose to follow their release calendar.

adidas Harden Vol. 9 “Core White” houseofheat

adidas Harden Vol. 9 “Core White” houseofheat

adidas Harden Vol. 9 “Core White” houseofheat

adidas Harden Vol. 9 “Core White” houseofheat

adidas Harden Vol. 9 “Core White” houseofheat

adidas Harden Vol. 9 “Core White” houseofheat

adidas Harden Vol. 9 “Core White” houseofheat

adidas Harden Vol. 9 “Core White” houseofheat

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adidas Harden Vol. 9 “Cyber Metallic” houseofheat

adidas Harden Vol. 9 “Cyber Metallic” houseofheat

adidas Harden Vol. 9 “Cyber Metallic” houseofheat

adidas Harden Vol. 9 “Cyber Metallic” houseofheat

adidas Harden Vol. 9 “Cyber Metallic” houseofheat

adidas Harden Vol. 9 “Cyber Metallic” houseofheat

adidas Harden Vol. 9 “Cyber Metallic” houseofheat

adidas Harden Vol. 9 “Cyber Metallic” houseofheat

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