adidas Harden Vol. 9

The adidas Harden Vol 9 is (naturally) James Harden’s 9th shoe with the Three Stripes, set to release in January 2025. A significant shift in adidas Basketball’s design language came with the release of the Anthony Edwards 1, Dame 9, and the Harden Vol. 8; the PG’s sequel continues that initiative, officially revealed to the public in a sleek, chrome-coated “Cyber Metallic” colorway.

While the EVA pod from the previous model is gone, replaced instead with a synthetic exterior cage that communicates Three Stripes branding at the quarter, much of the general touchpoints from the Harden 8 stick around for Vol 9. Ostensibly, the same cushioning package of Boost and Lightstrike defines this silhouette as well. At the same time, a nearly identical outsole underfoot executes the high traction needs that come with making a model for the always-explosive Beard.

In addition to the “Cyber Metallic” Vol. 9 that Harden showed the public in a 40-point outing against the Jazz, we also got an early look at a reliable black and white colorway a few months previous. adidas explicitly mentioned in their announcement that there’d be “plenty of colorway options” as the shoe nears its official release.

Check just ahead for additional info regarding the adidas Harden Vol. 9 as its rollout goes on, including release dates, colorways, and “Where to Buy” store lists.