In 1997, Nike introduced the Air Foamposite One, a sneaker that was so ahead of its time, it still looks futuristic nearly three decades after its debut. And in 2027, the Beaverton, Ore.-based sportswear company will celebrate the upcoming milestone with a special-edition 30th anniversary-themed colorway.
The Nike Air Foamposite One PRM 30th Anniversary will be released during summer 2027, according to new information shared by @zsneakerheadz and Sneaker Market Romania. In-hand images of the new pair aren’t yet available, but a speculative mock-up was provided which is said to accurately depict how the retail version will look.
With a White/White/Black/Game Royal/Metallic Silver color combination, the new pair is expected to feature a white molded polyurethane Foamposite upper combined with black details including on the model’s typically translucent rubber outsole. A blue mini Swoosh at the toe connects the style back to its former torchbearer, Penny Hardaway, and his Orlando Magic team.
But the standout feature of this upcoming premium pair is its graphic upper which features an all-over star pattern across its Foamposite shell. The stars are expected to appear subtle in standard lighting, but feature a reflective treatment which illuminates in a camera flash or when the shoe is hit with direct light.
A speculative mock-up of what the upcoming Nike Air Foamposite One PRM 30th Anniversary is expected to look like.
@zsneakerheadz
Aside from the reflective star pattern, the colorway itself is reminiscent of a player edition version of the Air Foamposite One worn by Hardaway in 1997. A similar white-based style was released at retail in 2023, but featured some minor differences compared to Hardaway’s exclusives.
Foamposite fans have plenty to look forward to in the coming months. Both the Air Foamposite One and its Air Foamposite Pro counterpart have several high-profile releases lined up including a “Mummy Duck” University of Oregon collaboration, the “Dr. Doom” style and a set of NCAA football-themed colorways, among others.
The Nike Air Foamposite One PRM 30th Anniversary is set to be released during summer ’27 from Nike’s Snkrs app and select Nike Sportswear retailers for $230. The style code for the upcoming release is IW8543-100.
