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I Need The New Harden Vol 8s 🧔🏾♂️
adidas is on a nice little heater...the first Anthony Edwards signature shoe is clean, and the Harden Vol 8 is a great follow up to the 7s. Peep my thoughts on all three pairs and enjoy your Memorial Day weekend 💜 (2 min read)

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Harden adidas Vol. 8
We just got our first look at James Harden's newest signature shoe with adidas, the Harden v8. The v7 was arguably the most popular Harden ever released, and I'm glad to see that adidas isn’t straying away from what made the previous model such a success. As a reminder here’s what the 7s looked like 👇
First impression of this adidas Harden Vol. 7? 👽
— Sneaker News (@SneakerNews)
12:45 AM • Feb 9, 2023
These currently go for about $160 on adidas, with six colorways available. I’ve played in these and I’m a big fan, dropping the link just in case you need a pair of hoop shoes 🏀
This time around for the 8s, adidas switched the puffer jacket inspired side panels for a new plastic side panel. The v7 featured an interior sock lining that made for a snug fit on the court - the v8 features the same snug sock lining, and as a result some people are beginning to draw parallels to theYzy Quantum 👀
First look at James Harden’s eight signature shoe, the adidas Harden Vol. 8 👀
— Nice Kicks (@nicekicks)
7:07 PM • May 21, 2023
Obviously nothing exists within a vacuum and some level of Kanye influence is to be expected. There’s even some similarities to Anthony Edwards’ inaugural shoe 🐜
Adidas Anthony Edwards 1 vs Harden Vol. 8 🤔
— Soles On Sale (@solesonsale)
10:41 PM • May 22, 2023
So far we’ve seen a fire orange and a more muted clean gray colorway. adidas has simplified their color blocking in recent years, whereas other brands have gotten louder and more complicated. Ant Man’s shoes basically just feature one color and the black base of the shoe, and I feel like they are some of the best basketball sneakers to come out in years. These are Ant’s as a reminder 🌚
Sometimes less is more, and in my opinion adidas’ last two signature shoes have some serious potential. That’s all for today, and here’s some throwback James Harden highlights for your entertainment while we all patiently wait to see if he resigns with the Sixers or goes elsewhere 🧔🏾♂️

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