PRICE : $160 RELEASES: FEB 22ND BUY : ADIDAS Today, February 22, 2025, marks a big moment for sneakerheads and basketball fans alike as the Men’s adidas Harden Vol. 9 “Pearlized” officially hits the shelves. This latest addition to James Harden’s signature line with adidas is more than just a sneaker—it’s a statement. Combining cutting-edge performance tech with a sleek, minimalist design, the “Pearlized” colorway is poised to turn heads both on and off the court. Let’s dive into what makes this release so special. A Clean and Classic Look The “Pearlized” Harden Vol. 9 rocks a striking Cloud White, Core Black, and Scream Green color scheme that’s as versatile as it is eye-catching. The upper features a glossy Cloud White shell that gives it that pearly sheen, paired with a breathable black mesh bootie underneath for a snug, sock-like fit. What really pops, though, are the Scream Green accents on the insole and outsole, adding a bold splash of colo...
In China, sneaker business has been good for for Adidas, as some of its releases are doing better over there than in the U.S and rest of the world. Case in point, Derrick Rose's line of sneakers do considerably better in China than anywhere else.
The sneaker market is huge in the Eastern country and very kind to basketball players. That's where NBA players go to die, or live out the rest of their career when the Western world deems them washed up. The Chinese love basketball, and sneaker companies like Adidas try to show some love back on a yearly basic.
The "Made in China" collection is going in a different direction from previous years. As of now, we know the collection will consist of the D.O.N Issue #2 and the D Rose 11 which have bright abstract patterns.
Let's take a closer look at the D Rose 11's new makeover. The uppers are the simplest part of the sneakers, dressed in black. Other parts of the D Rose 11 are not so simple, following an abstract design of the collection's theme. The dark orange, purple and black abstraction reside on the collar, midsoles, and tongue areas.
The Adidas "Made in China" Collection will be available early 2021.
