Nike Air Foamposite One “Royal” Sample Releases September 2024

Nike Basketball introduced a new material in the late 90s, Foamposite. We received the Nike Air Foamposite One “Royal” designed by Eric Avar in 1997. Avar originally came up with the idea in 1994, and after three years of development, the shoes finally arrived at retailers. None other than Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway wore this pair on the court, causing a craze. On September 13, 2024, Nike will bring the shoes back for the fans.

Nike Sportswear will do something different for the 2024 pair. Instead of dropping them like the original pair, we have a re-creation of the sample version. The sample differs from the retail by mixing Blue within the carbon fiber shank plate and outlining the Swoosh on the toe.

At one point, the hype was high for the Foamposite One. Almost every release would sell out. However, this only lasted a few years, and they would once again sit on shelves. Nike looks to revive the silhouette in 2023 and 2024 by bringing back classic colorways. Amongst the likes of the “Eggplant”, “Anthracite”, and “Galaxy”, the original “Royal” is sure to help drive the model into consumers’ hands.

Releasing in its original sample form, this Nike Air Foamposite One comes with Royal across the Foamposite shell. The same shade of Blue appears on the carbon fiber mid-foot shank plate, outlines the Swoosh logo by the toe, stripped on the pull tabs, and branding. Other details include Black accents and a translucent rubber outsole.

Nike Air Foamposite One Royal 2024 Release Date

You can expect the Nike Air Foamposite One “Royal” to be released at select retailers and Nike.com on September 13th, 2024. The retail price is $240. Check back with us for more updates, and scroll below for more photos to give you a better look.

In conclusion, the iconic Nike Air Foamposite One “Royal,” designed by Eric Avar and famously worn by Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway, is set to return on September 13, 2024. Originally introduced in 1997 after three years of development, this groundbreaking sneaker will once again be available for fans, reigniting the excitement it first caused in the late 90s.

Check out our Nike Release Dates page for more upcoming drops from the brand.

Update (9/12/24): Check out an on-feet look at the 2024 “Royal” Sample Air Foamposite One via thesolechaserz.

Nike Air Foamposite One Royal 2024 On-Feet

Here is a first look at the 2024 “Royal” Foamposite One. The shoes will resemble the original sample and will debut on September 13, 2024.

Note: There is a possibility that “Royal” Foamposite One will feature “International Blue,” a different shade of Blue. We recently reported on the “International Blue” Air Foamposite One, which features the same color blocking. Our mock-up matches the “International Blue” shade by Nike, however, it could be the new shade of Blue used for the “Royal” pair. We are currently waiting for official word from Nike.

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