# Sporty Dynamic Futuristic Footwear adidas and James Harden Presents the Cyber Metallic Vol. 9 By Amy Duong | Published 2025-01-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vol-9 References: [adidas](http://adidas.ca)  [adidas Basketball](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-iiinfinity) continues to grow its partnership with James Harden as the two unveil a new [tonal iteration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reverse-metallic) of the Vol. 9 silhouette. The shoe made its debut this week with the led colorway dubbed [Cyber Metallic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metallic-pewter). The athlete has been wearing the silhouette in the past month. The model has a sleek profile that is complete with a grid-mesh on the side for seamless ventilation. The sole unit is court-ready with BOOST and Lightstrike technology which combines a full-length Lightboost at the midsole unit as the outsole has a multidirectional traction pattern that supports quick changes in direction. Harden noted, “You can put on a fit with them and look fly at dinner or rock them on the court and drop 40." Image Credit: Juan Ocampo, Nbae, Getty Images ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 35% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hybrid Fashion-sport Footwear:** The integration of stylish aesthetics with high-performance features blurs the line between casual wear and athletic gear. - **Tech-infused Sole Designs:** Innovative sole technology combining BOOST and Lightstrike offers enhanced performance for athletes through superior comfort and agility. - **Ventilated Mesh Materials:** The use of advanced grid-mesh materials provides improved breathability, catering to consumer demand for comfort-focused sportswear. ### Where This Applies - **Athletic Footwear:** The athletic footwear industry leverages technology advancements in sole and upper material designs to appeal to performance-driven athletes. - **Fashion-forward Sports Apparel:** As consumers seek multipurpose products, the fashion-forward sports apparel industry sees a surge in demand for stylish yet functional designs. - **Material Technology:** Developments in innovative materials such as grid-mesh enhance product offerings within the material technology sector, driving new capabilities in manufacturing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lifestyle-Catering Molded Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molded-leather.md) - [Hot Pink Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-blend.md) - [Chrome Tonal Basketball Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthony-edwards-1-mid.md) - [Stealthy Dynamic Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-iiinfinity.md) - [Futuristic Silver Tonal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazy-2.md) - [Striking Basketball Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthony-edwards-2.md) - [Metallic-Tinged Performance Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthony-edwards-1-low.md) - [Stealthy Iridescent Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arctic-night.md) - [Futuristic Metallic Football Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/total-90-iii-1.md)