Nike Foamposite Release Dates

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

$200 624041-206

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

Price TBD 830027-101

Nike Air Foamposite Pro Pine Green
December 2025
Nike Air Foamposite Pro Pine Green

$230 HF0794-300

Nike Air Foamposite One Abalone
January 20, 2018
Nike Air Foamposite One Abalone

$250 575420-009

Nike Air Foamposite One Olive
September 25, 2015
Nike Air Foamposite One Olive

$250 575420-200

Nike Air Foamposite Pro Metallic Gold (GS)
October 19, 2017
Nike Air Foamposite Pro Metallic Gold (GS)

$180 644792-701

Nike Air Foamposite Pro Gym Blue (GS)
July 7, 2018
Nike Air Foamposite Pro Gym Blue (GS)

$180 644792-404

Nike Air Foamposite Pro Wool Fleece
June 9, 2017
Nike Air Foamposite Pro Wool Fleece

$230 624041-007

Nike Air Foamposite One Wu-Tang (PS)
June 24, 2016
Nike Air Foamposite One Wu-Tang (PS)

$100 723946-701

Nike Air Foamposite One ParaNorman
August 1, 2012
Nike Air Foamposite One ParaNorman

Price TBD 579771-003

Nike Air Foamposite One USA (W)
July 1, 2019
Nike Air Foamposite One USA (W)

$230 AA3963-102

Nike Air Foamposite One Floral
February 14, 2019
Nike Air Foamposite One Floral

$230 314996-012

Nike Air Foamposite One Denim
September 28, 2018
Nike Air Foamposite One Denim

$230 314996-404

Nike Air Foamposite One Wheat
October 18, 2014
Nike Air Foamposite One Wheat

$250 575420-700

Nike Air Foamposite Pro Color Shift
April 6, 2019
Nike Air Foamposite Pro Color Shift

$230 624041-800

Nike Air Foamposite One Rust Pink (I)
April 20, 2018
Nike Air Foamposite One Rust Pink (I)

$50 644790-601

Nike Air Foamposite Pro Silver Surfer
March 17, 2017
Nike Air Foamposite Pro Silver Surfer

$230 616750-004

Nike Air Foamposite Pro Dr. Doom (2016)
November 23, 2016
Nike Air Foamposite Pro Dr. Doom (2016)

$230 624041-006

Nike Air Foamposite One Blue Mirror
December 31, 2015
Nike Air Foamposite One Blue Mirror

$275 575420-008

Nike Air Foamposite Pro Red October
April 11, 2015
Nike Air Foamposite Pro Red October

$230 624041-603

Nike Air Foamposite Pro Elephant Print
October 11, 2014
Nike Air Foamposite Pro Elephant Print

$250 616750-002

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

$200 624041-011

Nike Air Foamposite One Olympic
July 26, 2016
Nike Air Foamposite One Olympic

$250 575420-400

Nike Air Foamposite One Knicks
November 26, 2014
Nike Air Foamposite One Knicks

$230 314996-801

Nike Air Foamposite One Safari
November 27, 2013
Nike Air Foamposite One Safari

$235 575420-003

Nike Air Foamposite One White Out
March 29, 2013
Nike Air Foamposite One White Out

$220 314996-100

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

$200 314996-003

Nike Air Foamposite One Psychic Blue
May 27, 2025
Nike Air Foamposite One Psychic Blue

$230 HJ6014-400

Nike Air Foamposite Pro All-Star (2018)
February 15, 2018
Nike Air Foamposite Pro All-Star (2018)

$250 AO0817-001

Nike Air Foamposite One Lil' Penny (GS)
December 2, 2017
Nike Air Foamposite One Lil' Penny (GS)

$180 644791-101