Dude adidas has not been missing with making each signature model different from one another. They look futuristic and more importantly they’ve been performing well
Love how each of Adidas’s models look different. Like they still have that Adidas look, but it’s unique for each signature model. Meanwhile all of Nike’s signature shoes recently have all looked very similar to one another, and all leaning towards the Kobe design. To me these look like the Adidas Dame 9, mixed with the AE 1 low, mixed with the previous Harden model, and with a bit of Foamposite and the EQLZ 360. Love the design.
I think these look better than the AE1s. Hardens have always looked striking, some are incredible and others are just noticeable, but I’ve rarely said “ew” when looking at one of his models
QOTD: I haven't seen it yet. To me the Harden Vol 9 is a clear evolution of the last one, and I like that they keep refining the vision of this shoe. It's attractive enough, and I hope that they solved the creasing issue in the overlays from last year. When performance shoes get yearly revisions, I like to be able to trust that if I liked a certain model that I can get the next year's edition and it should be similar enough. It should be a simple enough concept for manufacturers. In contrast, I'm not surprised at the abrupt change of direction in the Jordan models you mentioned, because it's the signature shoe for a player who has been retired for decades. Thanks for the video! I'm looking forward to a fun 2025 with you. See you soon.
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I know this is a Chinese New Year thing but with the snakeskin pattern on the upper and the fact that it looks purple in the video it's making me think of Kobe...
@@Nomasiac same with my Dame 9, i for sure didn't like it the 1st time i saw it in store, but when i saw the Solar Red color, i never bought a shoe as fast as goddamn know
This the issue I had on the 8’s that make me hesitate, see those circles on the soles of the shoe (u can see them at 3:31) the literally ripped off (not all the way but to the point I can’t play in them) only after like a month n some change I take very good care of my ball kicks bc they expensive (I’m talking indoor only won’t step on any floor with them but the courts etc)
These 3 gens all look incredible, better than any other brands on the market, if they weren’t that heavy I would have bought as many colors as possible.
Am I the only one who sees that all the Adidas signature shoes look alike? Its the same shape with different patterns on the side. They found something that works and are riding it until the wheels fall off.
Salute and bless yall happy holiday to yall i dig those Chris i love what Adidas is doing following the times revolutionary is what they're doing making their kicks cage like seems like the the right revolutionary path for sneakers the classics will remain as the Og's and retros or in Adidas case Originals
4:17 The foot doctor Zach cut the AE1 mid’s and low’s and it has both boost and light strike. It would be weird for adidas to not add it for different colors.
Great review as always. I'm excited to get my pair in this evening. I feel the harden line has done the best of feeling like small evolutions from shoe to shoe. Superman trailer was awesome. Excited for the new take. I also enjoyed man of steel, loved it tbh. But slowly got less enjoyment out of every additional piece. Universe did not go where I hoped it would. I'm excited for July 2025.
I wouldn't wear any of Harden's but somehow adidas is succeding to make them crazy and futuristic with the golden age 90' factor. Very inovative comparing to nike who lost that factor after the foamposites, and jordans which are almost the same impression, whoever the signature player is. Somehow same look just different shapes within the same sneaker/shape.
Facts on Snyders DC universe. If his version of Justice league came out I think we would have got a killer Afleck vs Deathstroke solo film. Even Letos Joker was fixed and could have been awesome. Shoes look great too lol Best looking most wearable Hardins yet.
The shoes look slick and hope they perform as good as they look. As for the question of the day, loved the trailer. I think they should stop there….that was enough. That WAS the trailer….we don’t need a more elaborate trailer. Like you, I enjoyed “Man of Steel” and I LOVE Henry Cavil. Looking forward to the movie and what comes next…..currently enjoying “Creature Commandos”. That weasel story is what hooked me in.
For the last 10 years or so I've strictly been all adidas specifically for the uniqueness they've been bringing vs nike. The only nike shoes i get now a days are the retro lebrons or kobes they bring back
I like what Adidas is doing. Trae Young 1 was highly underrated. Dame has had some hits and misses. I hated the mid 2000s adidas, like Agent zero and the TS commander line. They killed it with D Rose.
I was so hyped for this video. Really wanted to know your thoughts on the sizing and still confused. For the harden vol 7 i went tts (i typically wear a us 13) and that worked in the 7s but the 8s fit long and i wear a us 12. I feel like i should stick with a 13 bc of the harder outter material and the more tapper looking toe. Ill probably play it safe and wait for the gobal launch of the vol 9 and see what size to order bc i really love this cw. Gives me sasuke uchhia from naruto vibes.
Was really about to cop these from id4shoes but I feel like they gonna have the same performance as the 8s.. i'll wait for a review first before deciding 😀
How much input do you think the Beard had in the design of this? Because images of these leaked before the 8’s came out, you’d think Adidas would try to give the 8’s some time amongst their NBA roster but nevertheless it seems like an upgrade anyway
Almost all Adidas recent releases still have a Ye influence. You can tell they’re still using some of his designs… just wish it didn’t end the way it did with them.
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Dude adidas has not been missing with making each signature model different from one another. They look futuristic and more importantly they’ve been performing well
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I'm still balling in some harden stepback 3s
They look like ae1
@410Phonso Should of been his AE 2... frfr
@ facts
Meanwhile all of Nike's signature shoes look exactly the same and are all trending toward looking like Kobes.
We all wish Nike would push the boundaries like they once did. Stop playing it safe, Nike!
Funny these look like Adidas Kobes 😂😂😂😂😂
Damn right!!
To me a bunch of the new Nike signature shoes look like what the Kyries were supposed to be.
@@jesusnavarrete6317what does that even mean
Adidas again showing us that Eric Avar’s Foamposite is a design masterpiece that’s decades ahead of its time.
Adidas is killing it. Shoutout to Adidas.
Love how each of Adidas’s models look different. Like they still have that Adidas look, but it’s unique for each signature model. Meanwhile all of Nike’s signature shoes recently have all looked very similar to one another, and all leaning towards the Kobe design.
To me these look like the Adidas Dame 9, mixed with the AE 1 low, mixed with the previous Harden model, and with a bit of Foamposite and the EQLZ 360. Love the design.
I think these look better than the AE1s. Hardens have always looked striking, some are incredible and others are just noticeable, but I’ve rarely said “ew” when looking at one of his models
Adidas is really killing it with their designs the last 4 years!
Adidas has not been missing, another banger!
Happy Holidays Chris and Family!
Happy holidays to you as well!
@@WearTestersI need same shoes?please
@@WearTestersHappy Holidays 🎉🎉❤🇨🇦🇵🇭
@@cadimarucut7724 Happy Holidays
QOTD: I haven't seen it yet.
To me the Harden Vol 9 is a clear evolution of the last one, and I like that they keep refining the vision of this shoe. It's attractive enough, and I hope that they solved the creasing issue in the overlays from last year. When performance shoes get yearly revisions, I like to be able to trust that if I liked a certain model that I can get the next year's edition and it should be similar enough. It should be a simple enough concept for manufacturers. In contrast, I'm not surprised at the abrupt change of direction in the Jordan models you mentioned, because it's the signature shoe for a player who has been retired for decades.
Thanks for the video! I'm looking forward to a fun 2025 with you. See you soon.
That black/ silver colorway is boss
Great diamond watch! Got mine last week and did quality check with my vintage Cartier. I'll have to say it's almost 100% same quality while more stylish and everyday! Plus, my Cartier doesn't have diamonds, and this one does. You'll have to pay $$$$$+ only for diamonds with Cartier watch but only $200 for this brand. One of my best buys this year. Insane. Absolutely, sincerely, recommend
throw some red laces in these and they would go hard with the raptors vince carter jersey
Hard as a rock
I know this is a Chinese New Year thing but with the snakeskin pattern on the upper and the fact that it looks purple in the video it's making me think of Kobe...
Actually just purchased the Harden 8 and looking forward to these !
I think this should've been the design language for Kobe shoes if he had continued with Adidas.
Looks more like the design language for Yeezys
Nah
Kobe preferred a light and slim shoe so I disagree
They had to learn the lesson after he left. He hated the 2
I originally thought these were ugly but this colorway is beautiful
I thought that about these, the 8s & the 7s. I now have 2 pairs of 8s & 2 pairs of 7s loool. Adidas got sum kinda JuJu goin’on 🤦🏻♂️🤣🤣🤣
@@Nomasiac same with my Dame 9, i for sure didn't like it the 1st time i saw it in store, but when i saw the Solar Red color, i never bought a shoe as fast as goddamn know
@@PlanktonFish how are Dame 9?
Giving me TMac vibes for some reason
These are really sleek!! I do appreciate the design Adidas is implementing with Harden, D. Mitchell, Ant, Dame, and FOG.
I like this iterative refinement of the Hardens. They look good. I feel you Chris on the eclipse + unlocked zoom thing. It just disappeared.
Foams is the vibe I got from these as well, but with actual court feel and lighter😂
I like the look of the shoes. I like the futuristic vibe.
It looks like an animal. Well done Adidas pushing designs of shoes!
I like how they glow underneath like the outsole reflects on the hardwood. 😄
This the issue I had on the 8’s that make me hesitate, see those circles on the soles of the shoe (u can see them at 3:31) the literally ripped off (not all the way but to the point I can’t play in them) only after like a month n some change I take very good care of my ball kicks bc they expensive (I’m talking indoor only won’t step on any floor with them but the courts etc)
Man the Superman trailer gives me hope for DC. They need to have a Batman and a Superman that are awesome.
I really like the way these look. This is the first one I’ve liked since the vol 4
These 3 gens all look incredible, better than any other brands on the market, if they weren’t that heavy I would have bought as many colors as possible.
Am I the only one who sees that all the Adidas signature shoes look alike? Its the same shape with different patterns on the side. They found something that works and are riding it until the wheels fall off.
The underside of that insole really reminds me of the Roshe Run’s sole
the icy one’s he just wore might be sneaker of the year🥶
Good looking shoes, and good video also👍🏽
Salute and bless yall happy holiday to yall i dig those Chris i love what Adidas is doing following the times revolutionary is what they're doing making their kicks cage like seems like the the right revolutionary path for sneakers the classics will remain as the Og's and retros or in Adidas case Originals
These look insane!
Man of Steel was great! Everything past that was horrible lol but the new trailer looks pretty good. Will definitely try it out
Love that adidas switches up their player signature shoes instead of using the same basic template for all shoes like Nike does.
An all black with hints of Royal will definitely give TMac Vibes
Definitely looking to get a pair of these might wait on the gold colorway it is 🔥
These look so nice, I might have to get them😊
agree, it looks wierd, but in a good way..
I've been in love with adidas line of basketball shoes past couple years, they really did a great job.. 😍😍
Sexual
I like the metallic colorways
Yes absolutely going to cop the gold metallic colorway
Adidas hoops is on a run right now!
Best looking Harden's hands down
Loved the new Superman trailer. I didn't know they delayed it though. 😢
recently hardens are killing it
That hoodie is insane
4:17 The foot doctor Zach cut the AE1 mid’s and low’s and it has both boost and light strike. It would be weird for adidas to not add it for different colors.
There is no lightstrike in the AE1 Mid. Confirmed by the design team via our podcast.
No lightstrike in mid
Great review as always. I'm excited to get my pair in this evening. I feel the harden line has done the best of feeling like small evolutions from shoe to shoe.
Superman trailer was awesome. Excited for the new take. I also enjoyed man of steel, loved it tbh. But slowly got less enjoyment out of every additional piece. Universe did not go where I hoped it would. I'm excited for July 2025.
AE1 low us10/ dame 9 us10
Probably take same size for harden vol 9?
I wouldn't wear any of Harden's but somehow adidas is succeding to make them crazy and futuristic with the golden age 90' factor. Very inovative comparing to nike who lost that factor after the foamposites, and jordans which are almost the same impression, whoever the signature player is. Somehow same look just different shapes within the same sneaker/shape.
Adidas bball is on a great run rn!!
Facts on Snyders DC universe. If his version of Justice league came out I think we would have got a killer Afleck vs Deathstroke solo film. Even Letos Joker was fixed and could have been awesome. Shoes look great too lol Best looking most wearable Hardins yet.
I've yet to be able to walk into a chain store and be able to try any of the recent Hardens...
adidas has been killing it! I alos think the superman movie is going to be great!
The shoes look slick and hope they perform as good as they look. As for the question of the day, loved the trailer. I think they should stop there….that was enough. That WAS the trailer….we don’t need a more elaborate trailer. Like you, I enjoyed “Man of Steel” and I LOVE Henry Cavil. Looking forward to the movie and what comes next…..currently enjoying “Creature Commandos”. That weasel story is what hooked me in.
For the last 10 years or so I've strictly been all adidas specifically for the uniqueness they've been bringing vs nike. The only nike shoes i get now a days are the retro lebrons or kobes they bring back
This shoe looks amazing on foot. Off foot ,it looks weird. I'll probably get a pair of these. iT'S VERY FUTURISTIC!
Adidas doin the dam thing
The first Yeezys to come out were the 750s if I’m not mistaken
I like what Adidas is doing. Trae Young 1 was highly underrated. Dame has had some hits and misses. I hated the mid 2000s adidas, like Agent zero and the TS commander line. They killed it with D Rose.
Those looks like some bicycle helmets
😂
This looks like something that would have been in the T-Mac line
These are 🔥🔥🔥
Love the direction of adidas lately feels very refreshing. Kinda bummed about trae young tho
1: The upper is a little weird but cool looking.
2: All I see when I look at that pinkish section of the sole is a giant spork.
3: KRYPTO!
I would like those in all black
I was so hyped for this video. Really wanted to know your thoughts on the sizing and still confused. For the harden vol 7 i went tts (i typically wear a us 13) and that worked in the 7s but the 8s fit long and i wear a us 12. I feel like i should stick with a 13 bc of the harder outter material and the more tapper looking toe. Ill probably play it safe and wait for the gobal launch of the vol 9 and see what size to order bc i really love this cw. Gives me sasuke uchhia from naruto vibes.
I think the guy they got for Lex is gonna be good.
Yeezy influence 🙌🏾
Those look kinda cool
This color way is nice
This looks cool 👍
THE ADIDAS KQ 3's IYKYK
Looking good in a strange way! 😮
Is it breathable?
Was really about to cop these from id4shoes but I feel like they gonna have the same performance as the 8s.. i'll wait for a review first before deciding 😀
Straight 🔥
Are those royal blue
I want the chrome one
How did you get these? ...Wow!
Feel like the 9s look the best of the last 3 Hardens
Didn't really like how they looked but purple might have changed my mind.
What about wide footers. They look very narrow
This is my least fav of the last 3 but still grew on me for sure. Just love the wild direction the line has taken
7,8, and 9 is the harden hitting its stride. Kinda like lebrons 7-10 run
I want these and the fox 1’s but I’m broke 😅
How much input do you think the Beard had in the design of this? Because images of these leaked before the 8’s came out, you’d think Adidas would try to give the 8’s some time amongst their NBA roster but nevertheless it seems like an upgrade anyway
Harden designed and built then himself
What about the weight of the shoe? Lighter than the previous harden models?
This is what I need to know... I love the tech, but he needs a lighter shoe.... This shoe is boss, I hope it shed some pounds like it looks!
Almost all Adidas recent releases still have a Ye influence. You can tell they’re still using some of his designs… just wish it didn’t end the way it did with them.
adidas designers designed the Yeezy line.
@ I wasn’t aware of that that explains why they’re still pumping out similar Yeezy designs 😂 but I like it I’m here for it.
y'all have a good one too
Are these for wide footers? I did not col the 8 because of how bothersome to insert ny foot in the socklike entry
Are they heavy?
I’m the only one who’s going to say this but I love the harden volume 4…. Got 10 different colorways
Narrow toe box ?
Do you still have your 2014 Jordan white inferred 6
is this the launch colorway or the metallic gray/silver
Metallic is the launch colorway
"sliding into 2025." That's Chocolate 🍫!
Whats the weight?
To me those so clearly look like adidas staff managed to breed Harden 7s with the new Dames
Not really my style, but a great review as always