adidas Harden Vol. 11 Launches In December

The saga continues.

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James Harden and adidas Basketball are preparing to introduce the eleventh chapter of their signature footwear partnership in December. Alongside a closer examination of the shoe’s construction via official images, we can confirm a December 11th, 2026 release date for the previously revealed “Lucid Blue” colorway while also unveiling a first detailed look at the “Year Of The Goat” edition.

The Harden Vol. 11 first surfaced back in July, offering an early glimpse at the next evolution of one of basketball’s most visually distinctive signature footwear lines. A subsequent preview of the “Lucid Blue” aka “UNO” colorway provided another look, but these latest images offer a much clearer understanding of the design direction adidas has taken for Harden’s eleventh model.

Much like its recent predecessors, the Harden Vol. 11 continues to embrace a futuristic and sculptural aesthetic. A molded synthetic exterior shell wraps around the shoe, featuring pronounced ridges that protrude from the surface and give the silhouette an consistenly armored appearance. It’s a continuation of the design philosophy that has helped distinguish the Harden series from more conventional basketball footwear.

The Vol. 11 also scales down the shell, combining it with mesh uppers, while two fang-like extensions at the toe add an aggressive visual element. The contrast between the softer textile base and the rigid-looking outer shell creates a layered design that feels both technical and unmistakably Harden.

The newly revealed “Year Of The Goat” edition provides another perspective on the silhouette, joining “Lucid Blue” among the first colorways we’ve seen of the upcoming model.

The adidas Harden Vol. 11 “Lucid Blue” is confirmed to release on December 11th, 2026. The “Year Of The Goat” edition is also expected to hit stores in December.