The high price is easily explained by the overhead costs for molds, labor, packaging, shipping, and marketing with a slim margin for profit. According to High Snobiety , the Nike Foamposite is a model that is either hated or loved. It was first worn by Wildcats team member Mike Bibby of Arizona. From this point forward the Air Foamposite was a model that made waves on the courts that stood out above the rest. The model has enjoyed a legacy of being the chosen court shoe by many star college and professional basketball players in the NBA for the past two decades.
Several new models have appeared such as the Hardway 1Cent with the featured logo on the heel, outsole, and tongue, in the Air Penny 1 and Air Penny 2 models endorsed by Penny Hardaway. Other notable models appeared to keep the fascination with the basketball shoes fresh and new.
While the Foamposites were not heavily branded they were definitely of the Nike bloodline. The tiny Nike Swoosh left room or co-branding with various sponsors such as Penny Hardaway. Jeff Johnson and Eric Avar took charge of the design of the shoes, inserting a full-length Zoom Air Unit to give the shoes the burst of energy required for making impressive jump shots.
These are precision technical shoes that are made to enhance play on the basketball court. They offer carbon fiber plates for flexibility and stability at the midsole, and to provide ample shock absorption to protect the soft tissues from sustaining impact damage during intensive and active play on the court. The uppers are made of a polyurethane material that is incredibly light and it surrounds the foot to offer unmatched protection and comfort.
A new version was introduced in the Fall of called the Nike Air Foamposite Pro, which featured a jeweled Swoosh that was now placed on the side of the shoes and the 1Cent logo was removed. Nike has released nearly different versions of the Foamposite in multiple colorways and variations that all take their cues from the original design. In , the Air Foamposite Pro was brought back for a retro production run in seven colorways added to the collection over five years.
Again, in , the Air Foamposite One was released as a retro sneaker, followed by the Doernbecher and ParaNorman versions with the Supreme collab to follow. When it comes to performance, some players made it their default game shoe, which provides evidence of its merit on the courts.
Yes, this was an expensive sneaker that was costly to design and produce, but for some pro basketballs, it was the most logical choice for enhancing gameplay. Garrett by trade is a personal finance freelance writer and journalist.
The fake ones have ribs that stop at the center in the back. They should have a constant flow through the back like the real one above. This is a very minor difference but look at the gap where the ends meet. There should be a small gap as shown on the real one above. Notice the fake one basically has no gap. Notice on the fake, the center color is much wider than the real one.
Notice on the fake, you can clearly see the threads from the stitching. On some of the authentic Foamposites, you can see just a little of the stitch but not nearly as much as the fake above. Our Mission. Funny Fakes.
How to detect fake:. The first thing to look for is overall quality. Next, press on the ridges on the side of the shoe. Next, look at the carbon fiber. Next, look at the stitching quality and consistency. Part of the appeal is that Foams are a blank canvas to bring crazy colorways to life.
In fact, Hardaway once said he was drawn to the shoe because of its comfort. You have to find the right size. Styling them can be tricky, too. You gotta have them a little baggy. If you have those tight-ass motorcycle jeans you look like you have big feet. Foams is a funny shoe. You gotta know how to finesse that.
Ricky Jean Francois, a defensive end for the Green Bay Packers who owns a pair of customized Marty McFlys and has over 15 pairs of Foamposites in his sneaker collection, says you can wear Foamposites with anything, except for a suit.
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