The adidas Harden Vol 8 “Miami Nights,” also known as “South Beach,” is slated to launch in October 2024. This new iteration of James Harden’s signature shoe incorporates the quintessential Miami color scheme—pink and teal—paying homage to the city’s dynamic spirit.
The “Miami Nights” colorway is deeply rooted in basketball shoe lore. Nike, in collaboration with LeBron James, introduced the “South Beach” colorway on the LeBron 8 in 2010. This design choice celebrated James’s move to the Miami Heat, drawing inspiration from the city’s Art Deco architecture, vibrant scenery, and the iconic television series Miami Vice. The Miami Heat themselves adopted the pink and teal “Vice” theme for their city edition jerseys during the 2017-18 season.
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The adidas Harden Vol 8 “Miami Nights” takes cues from this celebrated lineage, infusing the shoe with a vibrant energy synonymous with Miami. While James Harden’s time with the Philadelphia 76ers ended in 2023, with speculation of a potential move to the Miami Heat, he ultimately joined the Los Angeles Clippers. Nevertheless, the “Miami Nights” colorway on his eighth signature shoe serves as a nod to the city’s allure and Harden’s well-documented affinity for its nightlife.
The shoe itself boasts a sleek, all-black upper crafted from adidas’ lightweight woven materials. This design prioritizes breathability and durability, ensuring comfort and support for agile movements on the court. The shoe’s standout feature is the pulse magenta TPU wing, providing both style and support. This vibrant hue is echoed in the light blue accents adorning the outsole, heel, and Three Stripe branding, creating a visually striking contrast against the black upper.
Performance remains paramount with the adidas Harden Vol 8 “Miami Nights.” The shoe incorporates adidas’ BOOST cushioning technology, ensuring optimal energy return and responsiveness for dynamic play. The full-length BOOST midsole provides comfort and support for both explosive drives to the basket and long-range jump shots. Complementing the BOOST midsole is a uniquely designed outsole traction pattern engineered to provide enhanced stability and grip for rapid, multidirectional movements.
The adidas Harden Vol 8 “Miami Nights” will be available for purchase in 2024 for $160 at select retailers and through adidas.com.
