{"id":308789,"date":"2013-06-29T23:59:17","date_gmt":"2013-06-30T04:59:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=308789"},"modified":"2018-05-14T10:22:56","modified_gmt":"2018-05-14T14:22:56","slug":"a-complete-history-of-nike-air-foamposite-one-releases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/a-complete-history-of-nike-air-foamposite-one-releases\/","title":{"rendered":"A Complete History of Nike Air Foamposite One Releases"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Over the years, the <a title=\"Nike Air Foamposite One\" href=\"\/tag\/nike-air-foamposite-one\/\">Nike Air Foamposite One<\/a> has grown in popularity, price, and abundance of colorways. Championed by the likes of Penny Hardaway and Mike Bibby on the hardwood, the shoe is a favorite among sneakerheads off the court. With the release of this weekend\u2019s \u201cSport Royal\u201d colorway, we recount all of the Nike Air Foamposite One releases.<\/p>\n<h2>&#8220;Dark Neon Royal&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> 1997, January 2007, July 2008 &amp; February 12, 2011<\/p>\n<p>The original \u201cDark Neon Royal\u201d colorway launched in 1997 to somewhat skeptical reviews. Daring design, progressive technology and a sky high price tag didn\u2019t make the OG Foams a hot seller upon launch. Still, the intrigue surrounding the shoe and its basketball moments made the colorway a classic year later.<\/p>\n<h2>Black\/Black<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> August 2007<\/p>\n<p>Years before the \u201cStealths\u201d the Nike Air Foamposite One returned as a retro in a then-new Black\/Black colorway. These were relatively hard to find as Foamposites were not in high demand across the country. Most releases were allocated heavily in DC and NYC and not even released in certain cities. Contrary to the \u201cStealths,\u201d this pair packs a solid outsole.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Black\/Varsity Red<\/h2>\n photo via Kixclusive\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> October 2007<\/p>\n<p>Chicago colors on a Foamposite seemed like a sure thing. In 2007, a Black\/Red colorway showcased said shades with a solid bottom. Years later, the theme would be revamped in translucent fashion with the \u201cCough Drop\u201d colorway.<\/p>\n<h2>Black\/Bright Cactus<\/h2>\n photo via Kixclusive\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> December 2007<\/p>\n<p>A Black\/Cactus colorway followed a similar recipe as the Black\/Black release, sporting a black upper and a solid sole. Early sample images showed this makeup with a translucent green sole, however, the released version did not feature such styling. Like other Foamposites of the era, these were not produced in big numbers but they did go on sale.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>&#8220;Eggplant&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> February 5, 2009 &amp; March 6, 2010<\/p>\n<p>So nice they did it twice, the \u201cEggplant\u201d Foamposites made the shoe a staple of sneakerheads nationwide. The purple shade popped on the colorway and sold well when launched in 2009 and a year later in 2010.<\/p>\n<h2>&#8220;Dark Army&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> August 30, 2008<\/p>\n<p>Ahead of its time, a \u201cDark Olive\u201d colorway took casual colors to the Foamposite years before it was the norm. This makeup was exclusive to House of Hoops locations and remains quite hard to find.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>&#8220;Copper&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> February 13, 2010<\/p>\n<p>Playing on the Penny nickname, the \u201cCopper\u201d Foamposites may be the first retro Foamposite release that commanded campouts. After the \u201cEggplant\u201d popularity, the masses were catching on to Foams and willing to drop top dollar for them. This also marked the first pair of Foams with a metallic finish.<\/p>\n<h2>&#8220;Cough Drop&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> June 19, 2010 &amp; December 23, 2010<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cCough Drop\u201d Foamposites did the Chicago theme right while sporting a translucent sole. These released twice in 2010, dropping once during the summer and again for the holiday season. This dual drop was quite the surprise, occurring before the current re-stock era.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>&#8220;Metallic Pewter&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> March 19, 2011<\/p>\n<p>Sleek and shiny, the \u201cMetallic Pewter\u201d Foamposite Ones were a hit. This colorway captivated those that copped the \u201cCoppers,\u201d combining a metallic upper with an icy sole.<\/p>\n<h2>&#8220;Electric Green&#8221;<\/h2>\n photo via Kixclusive\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> May 19, 2011<\/p>\n<p>Fans frustrated by the Black\/Cactus colorway years before got the shoe they wanted in 2011. The \u201cElectric Green\u201d Foamposites (also referred to as &#8220;Neo Lime&#8221;) sported a black base with the bright tone accenting the translucent outsole and were a House of Hoops exclusive.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>&#8220;Metallic Red&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> February 4, 2012<\/p>\n<p>For years, red Foamposites had been dreamed of but never made. In February of 2012, sneakerheads got a special Valentine\u2019s Day treat with the launch of the \u201cMetallic Red\u201d colorway. Sales were strong and this makeup remains popular.<\/p>\n<h2>&#8220;Galaxy&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> February 24, 2012<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cEggplants\u201d put retro Foamposites on the map. The \u201cGalaxys\u201d completely changed the orbit of the sneaker community. Bringing a graphic upper to the Foam franchise, the shoe challenged imagination and changed release date policy. Resale prices were ridiculous then and still are today.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>&#8220;Electrolime&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> March 17, 2012<\/p>\n<p>Building off the buzz of the \u201cGalaxy\u201d release, the \u201cElectrolimes\u201d continued a string of sell-out Foamposite One releases. The colorway was said to derive from the Golden State Warriors, the franchise that drafted but traded the rights to Penny Hardaway.<\/p>\n<h2>&#8220;Polarized Pink&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> November 21, 2012<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPolarized Pink\u201d kept it flashy on the Foam franchise, bringing the preppy hue to the Penny favorite. Like other Foams of this era, they relied on a glossy upper and translucent sole.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>&#8220;ParaNorman&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> August 2012<\/p>\n<p>Embarrassing photos replaced campouts in the quest to score the elusive \u201cParaNorman\u201d Foamposites. Rather than do a traditional release, the shoes were launched in a promotional contest for the film\u00a0<em>ParaNorman<\/em>. Only 800 pairs were made, with winners receiving a free pair for their weirdest photo.<\/p>\n<h2>&#8220;Stealth&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> December 14, 2012<\/p>\n<p>Back in black, the \u201cStealth\u201d Foamposites challenged Air Jordan retros for sales during the 2012 holiday season. This colorway was similar to the 2007 version, swapping the solid sole for a translucent smoke finish.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>&#8220;Fighter Jet&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> February 9, 2013<\/p>\n<p>Following the success of the \u201cGalaxy\u201d Foamposites, the \u201cFighter Jets\u201d brought a graphic upper back to the synthetic silo. The shoe sold well, offering camouflage print and a clear outsole.<\/p>\n<h2>&#8220;Suns&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> March 2, 2013<\/p>\n<p>Paying tribute to Penny\u2019s days in the desert, the \u201cSuns\u201d Foamposites channelled the colors of the Phoenix franchise. The use of multiple tones was embraced on the Foamposite One as this model sold well.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>&#8220;All-White&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> March 29, 2013<\/p>\n<p>Dressed in all-white, the Nike Air Foamposite One veered away from the graphic prints and bright tones the shoe has been recently associated with. Such styling proved successful, as these sold very fast.<\/p>\n<h2>&#8220;Sport Royal<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> June 29, 2013<\/p>\n<p>Adapting the shades that started it all, the Nike Air Foamposite One \u201cSport Royal\u201d sees a new take on the traditional piping and color blocking of the Penny favorite.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over the years, the Nike Air Foamposite One has grown in popularity, price, and abundance of colorways. Championed by the likes of Penny Hardaway and Mike Bibby on the hardwood, the shoe is a favorite among sneakerheads off the court. 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