Where To Buy The adidas Harden Vol 8 “Pioneer”

The second edition of the shoe makes its entrance on March 1st.

Matt Varga February 29th, 2024 (updated)

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The adidas Harden Vol 8 “Pioneer” is officially releasing on adidas.com on March 1st, 2024 for $160. The shoes will be available at 3am ET on adidas, followed by a 10am ET release at partnering adidas retailers. The nickname is presumed to be inspired by James Harden’s trailblazing ways on the court as he pioneered the infamous “step-back” jumper that is now a mainstay in offensive arsenals for all players.

WHERE TO BUY

adidas Harden Vol. 8 "Pioneer"

SKU: IE2695

RETAIL PRICE: $160

RELEASE DATE: Mar 21, 2024

US 03/21/2024 Thursday

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The adidas Harden Volume 8, long rumored and teased, finally got their full debut over All-Star weekend. Included in that first official look were six colorways on the schedule for the next several months. The first, a “Sculpt” Harden Vol 8 is tabbed to drop in just a few days. Already teeing up the next step, adidas is giving a look at the upcoming “Pioneer” colorway of the Clipper star’s signature shoe.

When looking at promo photos from that announcement, its evidently clear that neon hues will play a major role in the strategy for the Vol. 8. Where these share DNA with the rest is in their predominantly black upper, emphasizing their sleek, plush form factor. Yet the “Pioneer” still break a bit from the pack, instead opting for more orthodox colors.

The circular EVA cage that’s been the main attention grabber is clad in neutral toned textile, carrying through to a white sole. There is where the “Better Scarlet” red shade makes its appearance, bleeding up from the rubber padding to overhang on that cage. In this “Cloud White/Core Black/Better Scarlet” arrangement, it’s just a touch of royal blue short from being the perfect fit for his current LA uniform.

The “Pioneer” Harden Vol. 8 launches via adidas.com and the Confirmed app on March 1st, retailing for $160. Take a look below for the full suite of official images.

As the litany of announced adidas shoes from ASW near release, take a look at the upcoming Fear Of God Athletics adidas Basketball 1.

Written by

Matt Varga, Junior Editor

Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in the music world, video editing and writing coverage primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers eventually led him to switching over to the footwear side of things. An avid collector, his time in the hobby stretches back more than a decade. Though always a contentious argument, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-up. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.