The Nike Air Foamposite One “Metallic Copper”

The Nike Foamposite One is one of the most iconic sneakers from Nike. It is beloved for introducing the Foamposite technology in 1997. The Nike Air Foamposite One “Metallic Copper” will be released on December 4. Learn more about the sneaker below.

Metallic Copper

The Nike Air Foamposite One “Metallic Copper” colorway was originally released in 2010. The upper has metallic copper with black accents. There are black mesh tongues and an icy translucent outsole. The silhouette features the typical Foamposite carbon fiber shank plate for stability and a full length Zoom Air unit.

Foam

The Foamposite features a seamless upper. The “Foam” upper was made of liquid, which was first poured into molds.

The molds were incredibly expensive to create. The construction of the shoe was revolutionary and changed how shoes would be manufactured. Avar and Nike were taking chances, and the entire process was incredibly experimentational.

Made For Pippen

Eric Avar designed the groundbreaking basketball shoes with Scottie Pippen in mind. Pippen, however, did not connect with the Foamposite and its futuristic look. The Foamposite was now without an endorser, which of course a shoe of this price would need.

Penny

Eric Avar designed the Nike Air Max Penny 1 and the Nike Air Penny 2. Penny was a different breed of basketball athlete. He had size and would attack the rim with reckless abandon. The first two Penny signature models were successful, and the Penny line was a top priority for Nike.

Penny x Foamposite

Avar was meeting with Penny about the Air Penny 3 when Hardaway spotted the Foamposite in Avar’s bag. Penny instantly fell in love with the silhouette. The Foamposite One is not an official Penny signature model. However, it has always been linked to the basketball star.

Shoe Palace

You can find the Air Foamposite One Metallic Copper at Shoe Palace this December 4.

 

- Adam C. Better