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...
He pumped up his shoes. Guess who. If you figured this out, you most likely grew in the 90s or have great basketball knowledge. The man is Dee Brown. Let's take a quick trip into old school basketball culture, all the way back to the NBA Dunk Contest 1991. What made this dunk contest so memorable was that Dee Brown wasn't near the favorite to win.
The Celtic Rookie had a plan though, not a logical one. He was going up against Shawn Kemp, a basketball player who had made more of a name for himself. How would Dee Brown fare against such a titan? He bent over and "pumped up his shoe", comic style, and proceeded to finish an alley-oop reverse jam.
Dunk contest antics and drama are nothing new as contestants even then tried to impress the judges and crowd with showy displays, which is as important as the dunk itself. In 90s fashion the "The Pump" became a thing and started to trend among young basketball fans. Dee Browns promotional dunk act cemented himself and the Omni Pump in basketball history. The historic kicks are making a comeback to celebrate it's 30th anniversary.
Let's take a closer look at the Omni Pump. The standout object is "The Pump," which is orange, standing out against the dominantly black sneakers. In shape, texture, and somewhat color "The Pump" resembles a basketball. Below the orange ball, there is signature Reebok branding.
The branding continues on the laterals with an orange "The Pump" beneath. White coloring flows throughout the show on the outsoles, midsoles, Reebok branding and a wavelike design on the lateral. The Omni Pump Zone 2 will get a release on May 22nd for $140 via Reebok and select partners.
