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...
Nike pushes the bounds of creavity more than any sneaker company in the industry. And they're often looking for inspiration in literally anything from nature, food, and media. Their references do get extreme, fully embracing the theme. Nike's recent extremities had threated to land them in hot water with another company: USPS. The unveiling of the Air Force 1 "Postal" seemed too close to a reference for the Postal Service's liking as it imitated their packages.
The two companies have come to an amicable deal and now the Air Force 1 Postal has official licencing. From the images we can see why Nike's design caused such a stir. It's an apparent rip off, something that they thought they could get away with.
They probably would if the Postal Service didn't have muscles to flex. Nike's designs usually don't trespass so much but that's all behind them since the deal with USPS.
Here's a closer look at the former controversial Nike Air Force 1 Postal. The heel design is what gave the postal resemblance. The back features postal colors: blue, red, and white on a label, imitating the label on a package. There's wording "For Everyday Use."
"From" references letter lingo, offering room to write one's name. The "Nike Air" above is upside down. The uppers references vacuum sealed packaging. There's grey on the collar, tongue and outsole.
The Air Force 1 Postal will be available May 28th through Nike.com.
