Adidas Harden Vol. 9

James Harden unveiled the Harden Vol. 9 during a Clippers/Jazz game in December 2024, wearing the distinctive “Cyber Metallic” colorway. It officially released about a month later, with four more colorways following through the spring of 2025, from the similarly shiny “Ice Metallic” to the red-streaked black of “Hell Cat”. The design of the Vol. 9 riffs off of the distinctive silhouette of the Harden Vol. 8, though with a new swoop pattern on the sides that gives it a unique, sleeker look. While purists may turn their nose up at the synthetic upper, it’s designed for performance, making the shoe nicely lightweight without sacrificing durability. Its true-to-size fit accommodates most foot shapes well, with a secure lacing system for a stable on-court ride.