The Adidas Harden Vol. 9 "Snakeskin" Releases October 17

James Harden's signature series with the Three Stripes has included dozens of Player-Exclusive (PE) editions. Some styles have been inspired by personal aspects of the NBA star's life, while others have simply experimented with colors and materials. The Adidas Harden Vol. 9 is rumored to appear in "Solar Lime," snakeskin-wrapped makeover before the year ends.

Product details for an unreleased pair of Harden's ninth Adidas Basketball design reveal that a "Solar Lime/Core Black" finish has been added to the sneaker's growing catalog of styles. An unconfirmed speculative mock-up depicts the pair with everything from its inner bootie to the multi-directional outsole in the fluorescent green, a tone that's recently landed on the Reebok Engine A, a company previously owned by the Three Stripes' umbrella group. What's particularly curious about the bold-colored sneaker is the scale-like pattern printed onto the glossy upper.

An on-foot look at the "Solar Lime" style hasn't surfaced yet, but that's expected to change as the NBA Playoffs inch closer. The Harden Vol. 9 lands on Adidas.com on October 17 for $160.

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