Nike Foamposite Shoes

The Nike Foamposite line debuted in 1997 and was created by Eric Avar, leader of Nike’s Advanced Product Engineering group. Avar sought to find the next big thing in sneakers, leading him to foot-molding, liquid polyurethane. His contemporaries considered his idea crazy, but with a little help from Daewoo, a Korean car manufacturer, the Foamposite was created. Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway had his signature line at the time, but he was mesmerized by silhouette during a meeting with Avar and unofficially became the spokesperson moving forward. Nike created two iterations of the Foamposite— the Foamposite Pro, which featured a Swoosh on the side, and the Foamposite One without a Swoosh. Check out some iconic Foamposite One and Foamposite Pro colorways here.

Originally released on February 1, 1997, the Nike Air Foamposite was designed by Eric Avar, a Nike Creative Director and designer who has had a hand in numerous other influential Nike models. The Air Foamposite, though, stands out in Avar's portfolio for its unique, futuristic design and the groundbreaking manufacturing process that birthed it.

The Air Foamposite was initially priced at $180, a cost that reflected the advanced technology and unique design of the shoe. Since then, the price of the Foamposite has steadily increased due to its popularity and rarity, with current retail prices often ranging from $230 to $250 for a new pair. Limited edition colorways and collaborations can often fetch even higher prices.

The Air Foamposite was revolutionary for its time and continues to be influential today. It is named for its unique upper material, a lightweight and durable foam composite that can be molded to the wearer's foot. This "Posite" technology was a major innovation in 1997 and set the stage for many of Nike's future technological advancements.

One notable model within the Foamposite line is the Nike Air Foamposite Pro, which debuted shortly after the original Foamposite. The Foamposite Pro features the same foam composite upper but with a few key differences: most notably, the addition of a large Nike Swoosh on the side, and a slightly different lacing system. The Foamposite Pro also tends to come in different colorways than the original Foamposite.

The Foamposite line has been renowned for its distinctive and often bold colorways. The original "Dark Neon Royal" colorway, famously worn by NBA player Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway, is one of the most recognized. However, many other memorable colorways have been released over the years, such as "Eggplant", "Copper", and "Black Anthracite". In 2012, Nike released the "Galaxy" Foamposite as part of the All-Star game lineup, which featured a print resembling outer space and became one of the most sought-after releases in the line's history. Find every Nike Foamposite and the latest news on Foams right here on Sole Retriever!

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Nike Air Foamposite One Electrolime
March 17, 2012
Nike Air Foamposite One Electrolime

$220 314996-330

Nike Air Foamposite One NRG Galaxy
February 24, 2012
Nike Air Foamposite One NRG Galaxy

$220 521286-800

Nike Air Foamposite One Metallic Red (2012)
February 4, 2012
Nike Air Foamposite One Metallic Red (2012)

$220 314996-610

Nike Air Foamposite One Sole Collector Penny Pack
October 29, 2011
Nike Air Foamposite One Sole Collector Penny Pack

$200 314996-094

Nike Air Foamposite Pro Pine Green
September 2, 2011
Nike Air Foamposite Pro Pine Green

$200 624041-301

Nike Air Foamposite Pro Electric Blue
July 1, 2011
Nike Air Foamposite Pro Electric Blue

$200 624041-410

Nike Air Foamposite One Green Goblin (HOH)
May 19, 2011
Nike Air Foamposite One Green Goblin (HOH)

$200 314996-030

Nike Air Foamposite One Pewter
March 19, 2011
Nike Air Foamposite One Pewter

$200 314996-004

Nike Air Foamposite Pro Electric Green
March 5, 2011
Nike Air Foamposite Pro Electric Green

$200 624041-300

Nike Air Foamposite One Royal Blue (2011)
February 12, 2011
Nike Air Foamposite One Royal Blue (2011)

$200 314996 500

Nike Air Foamposite Pro Pearl (2010)
September 3, 2010
Nike Air Foamposite Pro Pearl (2010)

$200 624041-206

Nike Air Foamposite One Cough Drop (2010)
June 19, 2010
Nike Air Foamposite One Cough Drop (2010)

$200 314996-006

Nike Air Foamposite One Eggplant (2010)
March 6, 2010
Nike Air Foamposite One Eggplant (2010)

$200 314996-051

Nike Air Foamposite One Copper (2010)
February 13, 2010
Nike Air Foamposite One Copper (2010)

$200 314996-081

Nike Air Foamposite One Eggplant (2009)
February 5, 2009
Nike Air Foamposite One Eggplant (2009)

$200 314996-051

Nike Air Foamposite One Dark Army (HOH)
August 30, 2008
Nike Air Foamposite One Dark Army (HOH)

$200 314996-031

Nike Air Foamposite One HOH Penny Royal
July 1, 2008
Nike Air Foamposite One HOH Penny Royal

$230 314996-512

Nike Air Foamposite One Cactus
November 20, 2007
Nike Air Foamposite One Cactus

$200 314996-003

Nike Air Foamposite One Cough Drop (2007)
October 1, 2007
Nike Air Foamposite One Cough Drop (2007)

$200 314996-002

Nike Air Foamposite One Royal Blue (2007)
January 1, 2007
Nike Air Foamposite One Royal Blue (2007)

$200 314996-511

Nike Air Foamposite Pro Dr. Doom (2006)
June 3, 2006
Nike Air Foamposite Pro Dr. Doom (2006)

$200 624041-011

Nike Air Foamposite Pro All Black
January 1, 2004
Nike Air Foamposite Pro All Black

$180 630304-002

Nike Total Air Foamposite Max White Black (2004)
January 1, 2004
Nike Total Air Foamposite Max White Black (2004)

$180 307717-101

Nike Air Foamposite Pro University Blue
January 1, 2003
Nike Air Foamposite Pro University Blue

$180 624041-411

Nike Air Foamposite Pro Varisty Royal Black (2001)
September 15, 2001
Nike Air Foamposite Pro Varisty Royal Black (2001)

Price TBD 624041-401

Nike Air Foamposite Pro Voltage
January 1, 1999
Nike Air Foamposite Pro Voltage

$170 630304-071

Nike Total Air Foamposite Max Silver (1998)
August 1, 1998
Nike Total Air Foamposite Max Silver (1998)

$170 830075-001

Nike Air Foamposite Pro Black Metallic Silver
January 1, 1997
Nike Air Foamposite Pro Black Metallic Silver

$170 630304-001

Nike Air Foamposite Pro Pearl (1997)
January 1, 1997
Nike Air Foamposite Pro Pearl (1997)

Price TBD 830027-101

Nike Air Foamposite One Royal OG (1997)
January 1, 1997
Nike Air Foamposite One Royal OG (1997)

$180 830017-511

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