They were also among the priciest athletic shoes of the time, retailing for $180 in their original form due to the shoes' expensive and complex manufacturing process. While the Foamposites never conquered the shoe world in the way Air Jordans or Air Force 1s did, they acquired a dedicated cult following of their own.

The Nike Air Foamposite One Light Orewood Brown Releases May 2024. For this iteration of the Foamposite One, the Foamposite material that forms the upper is swathed in a captivating light orewood brown, contrasting the black tumbled leather eyestays, mesh tongue, sockliner, and lace set.

The Air Foamposite One is remembered for not having a Swoosh logo on the upper. It is synonymous with Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway, although they were never officially one of his signature shoes. In 2024, the Foamposite is continuing a run of renewed focus at Nike HQ.

Back in 1997, the first Nike Air Foamposite One was released for $180. At the time, this was considered a high price for a basketball sneaker.