James Harden and adidas Basketball are revolutionizing their signature line with the upcoming Harden Vol. 9 "Black Leather." This sophisticated iteration marks a significant departure from traditional performance basketball sneakers, showcasing a premium leather construction instead of the conventional mesh-based designs. The elevated approach demonstrates adidas Basketball's commitment to pushing boundaries in both performance and style.
The Harden Vol. 9 "Black Leather" delivers a sophisticated aesthetic through its Core Black, Footwear White, and Warm Vanilla color palette. The design incorporates strategically placed ventilation slashes throughout the premium leather upper, ensuring optimal breathability during intense gameplay. Crisp white accents appear on the knit bootie construction, heel tab, and lacing system, creating striking contrast against the dominant black leather base. The distinctive wavy midsole pattern, a hallmark of the Harden line, adds dynamic visual interest while housing the shoe's cutting-edge cushioning technology. Performance features include a dual-cushioning system combining Boost and Lightstrike technologies for exceptional energy return and court feel, complemented by a carefully engineered rubber outsole for superior traction.
The adidas Harden Vol. 9 "Black Leather" is expected to release July 9, 2025 for a retail price of $160 through adidas.com and select adidas Basketball retailers. For the latest adidas Basketball news, download our mobile app and follow us on Twitter.
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Retail: $160
Style Code: JQ9137
Colorway: CORE BLACK
Release: Aug 26, 2025
James Harden and adidas Basketball are revolutionizing their signature line with the upcoming Harden Vol. 9 "Black Leather." This sophisticated iteration marks a significant departure from traditional performance basketball sneakers, showcasing a premium leather construction instead of the conventional mesh-based designs. The elevated approach demonstrates adidas Basketball's commitment to pushing boundaries in both performance and style.
The Harden Vol. 9 "Black Leather" delivers a sophisticated aesthetic through its Core Black, Footwear White, and Warm Vanilla color palette. The design incorporates strategically placed ventilation slashes throughout the premium leather upper, ensuring optimal breathability during intense gameplay. Crisp white accents appear on the knit bootie construction, heel tab, and lacing system, creating striking contrast against the dominant black leather base. The distinctive wavy midsole pattern, a hallmark of the Harden line, adds dynamic visual interest while housing the shoe's cutting-edge cushioning technology. Performance features include a dual-cushioning system combining Boost and Lightstrike technologies for exceptional energy return and court feel, complemented by a carefully engineered rubber outsole for superior traction.
The adidas Harden Vol. 9 "Black Leather" is expected to release July 9, 2025 for a retail price of $160 through adidas.com and select adidas Basketball retailers. For the latest adidas Basketball news, download our mobile app and follow us on Twitter.
Images via adidas
Retail: $160
Style Code: JQ9137
Colorway: CORE BLACK
Release: Aug 26, 2025
