James Harden’s Love For Hellcat Chargers Inspires Next adidas Release

High velocity as the model's rollout continues.

Matt Varga March 24th, 2025 (updated)

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As many moneyed individuals do, James Harden boasts an incredible car collection, something that’s been on full display throughout the early days of his Harden Vol 9. Jump back to the shoe’s initial release where he announced the inaugural silver metallic with a sleek matching Ferrari, teasing he “might match [his] whip with every pair.” So far, he’s lived up to that promise, rolling out a custom car with his shoe’s fang-like Three Stripes in accordance with the “Metamorphosis” edition. For the shoe’s latest look, he’s inverting the formula; the Harden Vol 9 “Hellcat” is inspired by sports cars rather than the other way around.

Sports car enthusiasts may have caught previous breakdowns of Harden’s collection, which after our deepest of dives, doesn’t include the infamous Dodge product. However, the vehicle’s lasting black and red overtones are a clear guiding light for this design, coating the exterior shell with glossy black synthetics and pinning demonic red on the interior and outsole. Pair that with the aforementioned pointed Three Stripes branding for an earnestly villainous atmosphere.

The adidas Harden Vol 9 “Hellcat” releases via adidas.com and select partnering retailers on April 12th, retailing for $160. Keep a bead on this pair via our Sneaker Release Dates page or simply enjoy official images included below.

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Mens adidas Harden Vol. 9 "Hellcat"

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RETAIL PRICE: $160

RELEASE DATE: Apr 5, 2025

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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 video editing and writing in the music world — primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers led him to switching over to footwear. An avid collector, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to either the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-ups. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.