One of the defining colorways in Nike’s history is about to drop, as the Nike Air Foamposite One ‘Dark Neon Royal’ can be found at the links below.
These Orlando Magic blue Foams are back just in time for the 20th anniversary of the Penny Hardaway shoe, which was revolutionary in the 90s for the futuristic look of the sidewalls. The shoe was designed by Eric Avar based on the notion of a sneaker that felt like you dipped your foot in a “liquid bath of material”. The Foamposite material was made to mold to your feet with the heat from athletic activity, although the shoe is mostly used for off-court use at this point.
For a behind-the-scenes look at the history of the Foamposite One model, check out this article.
You can pick up the OG Nike Air Foamposite One ‘Dark Neon Royal’ for $230 in men’s sizes at the retailers below (the Foot sites features kids sizes as well):
Nikestore | Foot Locker | Eastbay | Footaction | Jimmy Jazz | KicksUSA | Shoe Palace | Villa
Update: the shoes have restocked in numerous sizes on UBIQ.
When Nike used to make great basketball shoes.