8 Pioneer is a futuristic basketball shoe that’s part of a collaboration between adidas Basketball and NBA player James Harden. This performance basketball shoe features a supportive EVA frame that looks like an off-white teardrop. It provides structure around the sock-like inner cuff, which allows the cuff to fit securely from toe to ankle. The EVA frame wraps around the arch and extends into a Boost midsole in the same Cloud White hue. The upper is made of black textile that wraps around the foot, while a panel of black leather wraps around the toe area. There are no branding details on the upper, which contributes to the sneaker’s futuristic aesthetic. Our StockX experts like the ‘JH’ traction pattern and herringbone tread on the rubber outsole. 8 Pioneer was released on March 1st, 2024, and retailed at $160.