The Los Angeles Clippers have gotten hot at the right time, finishing as the #5 seed in the West after eight straight wins to close out the regular season. James Harden played a key role by averaging an efficient 29.5/7.5/10.5 in the home stretch, earning Western Conference Player Of The Week amidst tight competition for avoiding the play-in. The adidas Harden Vol 9 has been on-foot through it all, now emerging in its “Ice Metallic” colorway set to launch May 10th.
The “Ice Metallic” adidas Harden Vol 9 suits the Clippers’ City Edition uniforms with a glossy blue exterior. Curved stripe cutouts serve as the focal point, delivering a futuristic vibe aligned well with the current wave of adidas Basketball signatures (including the Anthony Edwards 2). White knit material makes up the inner bootie portion, while a radial tread pattern is utilized for grip underfoot.
Many have called out the Harden Vol 9’s propensity for creasing and collecting dust, but by and large, the model has been pretty warmly received. It’s durable, breathable, and offers ample foot containment, standing out as a solid option for indoor courts.
The adidas Harden Vol 9 “Ice Metallic” releases May 10th for $160 via the adidas website; return to our “Where To Buy” section below on that date for purchase links.
Elsewhere in the adidas Basketball world, the adidas Anthony Edwards 2 recently surfaced in a “Black/Purple/Pink” colorway.
