7 Core Black is the brainchild of adidas and the basketball superstar James Harden. This collaboration produced the player’s signature sneaker. The Core Black colorway design capitalizes on solid black for the upper and sole and strikes contrast with an icy lateral arch brace from the outer sole. The 3-Stripes at the heel add more contrast. The waist also features an off-white midsole that color blocks the solid black foam. Adidas uses a combination of nubuck on the toecap, padded nylon for the midfoot quarter panels, and mesh for the heel and color. A black knit looped pull-tab is fitted at the heel, and a pair of black laces pass through webbed eyelets. StockX experts think that the sneaker provides a unique silhouette by drawing inspiration from puffed jackets for the shoe’s sidewalls. The Harden Vol. 7 was released on 30th January 2023 for $160.