Nike Air Foamposite: The Definitive Guide to Colorways

Check out the complete history of one of the most recognizable sneakers of all time, the Nike Air Foamposite. Including the shoe's technology, colorways & more.

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by Steve Jaconetta

images by Steve Jaconetta & Nike

One of the most recognized sneakers of all-time, today we take a look at the lineage of the Nike Foamposite.

Originally released in 1997, Nike Basketball debuted its Foamposite technology in the form of two models — the Nike Air Foamposite One and Air Foamposite Pro. Penny Hardaway debuted the One in the only original colorway to release, which also featured his 1CENT logo. The Pros featured an added jewel Swoosh on the sides and no Penny branding to help set to two apart. After the Foamposite Pro became the first of the two to retro, it took quite some time for the Foamposite One to make its return —an idea hard to fathom today.

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Nike Air Foamposite One Ad

In 2001, the Foamposite Pro retroed for the first time, beginning a run of seven colorways that would release over the span of five years. And after a long hiatus, the Foamposite One returned in four colorways in 2007, including the original "Royal" style worn by Hardaway. Still, Foamposites weren’t what they are today. Sure, the "Royal" Ones did well — even the ‘Blackout’ colorway, but the other two releases in late ’07 managed to hit sales racks in some places. In 2008, the first House of Hoops exclusives came and went, but other than that, Foam releases were still few and far between.

From 2009 through 2012, both models continued to gain momentum with coveted releases like "Eggplant" and "Copper." However, in February of 2012, hype for the line would change forever with the introduction of the "Galaxy" Foamposite One. The first Foamposite released with an all-over graphic, the starry All-Star Weekend sneaker caused widespread hyseteria and Nike was forced to cancel its online release, as well as many in-store releases. Thus, the shoes were even more difficult to obtain.

Since then, it’s been smooth sailing for both Foamposites, with various colorways releasing and no signs of slowing down. While some of the recent graphic styles had a tough time moving at retail, limited and hyped styles sell out instantly. Only time will tell whether the shoe will maintain its sell-out status or continue to be hit or miss.

As the Foamposite wave continues, expect to see both variations release heavily in the coming years. Read on for a detailed account of Nike Air Foamposite sneaker release dates.

Nike Air Foamposite One 'Royal'

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Style Code: 830017-511

Colorway: Dark Neon Royal/White-Black

Release Date: 1997

 


Nike Air Foamposite Pro

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Style Code: 830027-101

Colorway: White/Black-True Red

Release Date: 1997

 


Nike Air Foamposite Pro 'Gum'

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Style Code: 830027-002

Colorway: Black/Black-White

Release Date: 1997

 


Nike Air Foamposite Pro

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Style Code: 630304-001

Colorway: Black/Black-White-Metallic Silver

Release Date: 1997

 


Nike Air Foamposite Pro 'Voltage'

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Style Code: 630304-071

Colorway: Black/Voltage Yellow-Black

Release Date: 1997

 


Nike Air Foamposite Pro

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Style Code: 624041-401

Colorway: Varsity Royal/Black

Release Date: 2001

 


Nike Air Foamposite Pro

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Style Code: 624041-602

Colorway: Varsity Red/Black

Release Date: 2002

 


Nike Air Foamposite Pro

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Style Code: 630304-002

Colorway: Black/Medium Grey

Release Date: 2002

 


Nike Air Foamposite Pro

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Style Code: 624041-101

Colorway: White/Black-True Red

Release Date: 2002

 


Nike Air Foamposite Pro

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Style Code: 624041-411

Colorway: University Blue/White-Midnight Navy

Release Date: 2003

 


Nike Air Foamposite Pro

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Style Code: 630304-002

Colorway: Black/Medium Grey

Release Date: 2004

 


Nike Air Foamposite Pro 'Dr. Doom'

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Style Code: 624041-011

Colorway: Black/White

Release Date: 06/03/2006

 


Nike Air Foamposite One 'Royal'

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Style Code: 314996-511

Colorway: Dark Neon Royal/White-Black

Release Date: 02/01/2007

 


Nike Air Foamposite One 'Blackout'

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Style Code: 314996-001

Colorway: Black/Black-Anthracite

Release Date: 08/01/2007

 


Nike Air Foamposite One

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Style Code: 314996-002

Colorway: Black/Black-Varsity Red

Release Date: 10/01/2007

 


Nike Air Foamposite One

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Style Code: 314996-003

Colorway: Black/Black-Bright Cactus

Release Date: 11/01/2007

 


Nike Air Foamposite One 'Penny'

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Style Code: 314996-512

Colorway: Dark Neon Royal/White

Release Date: 07/01/2008

 


Nike Air Foamposite Pro

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Style Code: 624041-002

Colorway: Metallic Silver/Black

Release Date: 07/01/2008

 


Nike Air Foamposite One 'Dark Army'

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Style Code: 314996-031

Colorway: Black/Dark Army-White

Release Date: 08/30/2008

 


Nike Air Foamposite One 'Eggplant'

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Style Code: 314996-051

Colorway: Black/Varsity Purple

Release Date: 02/05/2009

 


Nike Air Foamposite Pro 'Pearl'

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Style Code: 378829-201

Colorway: Pearl White/Black-True Red

Release Date: 05/11/2009

 


Nike Air Foamposite One 'Copper'

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Style Code: 314996-081

Colorway: Black/Metallic Copper

Release Date: 02/13/2010

 


Nike Air Foamposite One 'Eggplant'

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Style Code: 314996-051

Colorway: Black/Varsity Purple

Release Date: 03/06/2010

 


Nike Air Foamposite One 'Cough Drop'

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Style Code: 314996-006

Colorway: Black/Varsity Red

Release Date: 06/19/2010

 


Nike Air Foamposite Pro 'Pearl'

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Style Code: 624041-206

Colorway: Pearl White/Black-True Red

Release Date: 09/03/2010

 


Nike Air Foamposite One 'Cough Drop'

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Style Code: 314996-006

Colorway: Black/Varsity Red

Release Date: 12/23/2010

 


Nike Air Foamposite One 'Royal'

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Style Code: 314996-500

Colorway: Dark Neon Royal/Black-White

Release Date: 02/12/2011

 


Nike Air Foamposite Pro 'Electric Green'

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Style Code: 624041-300

Colorway: Electric Green/Black-White

Release Date: 03/05/2011

 


Nike Air Foamposite One 'Pewter'

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Style Code: 314996-004

Colorway: Metallic Pewter/Black

Release Date: 03/19/2011

 


Nike Air Foamposite One 'Highlighter'

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Style Code: 314996-030

Colorway: Black/Black-Neo Lime

Release Date: 05/19/2011

 


Nike Air Foamposite Pro 'Retro'

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Style Code: 624041-410

Colorway: Retro/Black-White

Release Date: 07/01/2011

 


Nike Air Foamposite Pro 'Pine'

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Style Code: 624041-301

Colorway: Pine Green/Black

Release Date: 09/02/2011

 


Nike Air Foamposite One 'Sole Collector'

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Style Code: 314996-094

Colorway: Black/Metallic Copper-Varsity Royal

Release Date: 10/29/2011

 


Nike Air Foamposite One

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Style Code: 314996-610

Colorway: Varsity Red/White-Black

Release Date: 02/04/2012

 


Nike Air Foamposite NRG 'Galaxy'

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Style Code: 521286-800

Colorway: Obsidian/Anthracite-Black

Release Date: 02/24/2012

 


Nike Air Foamposite One 'Warriors'

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Style Code: 314996-330

Colorway: Electrolime/Electrolime-Black

Release Date: 03/17/2012

 


Nike Air Foamposite Pro 'Gym Green'

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Style Code: 624041-302

Colorway: Black/Gym Green

Release Date: 06/30/2012

 


Nike Air Foamposite Pro 'Platinum'

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Style Code: 624041-016

Colorway: Metallic Platinum/Black-Bright Crimson

Release Date: 08/31/2012

 


Nike Air Foamposite One

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Style Code: 314996-600

Colorway: Polarized Pink/Metallic Silver-Black-White

Release Date: 11/21/2012

 


Nike Air Foamposite One 'Stealth'

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Style Code: 314996-010

Colorway: Black/Black-Medium Grey

Release Date: 12/14/2012

 


Nike Air Foamposite One Premium 'Fighter Jet'

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Style Code: 575420-001

Colorway: Black/Hyper Red-Dark Grey-White

Release Date: 02/09/2013

 


Nike Air Foamposite One 'Suns'

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Style Code: 314996-501

Colorway: Electro Purple/Total Orange-Black

Release Date: 03/02/2013

 


Nike Air Foamposite One 'Whiteout'

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Style Code: 314996-100

Colorway: White/White-Metallic Silver

Release Date: 03/29/2013

 


Nike Air Foamposite Pro Premium LE 'Camo'

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Style Code: 587547-300

Colorway: Forest/Black-Volt

Release Date: 06/08/2013

 


Nike Air Foamposite One

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Style Code: 314996-401

Colorway: Sport Royal/Game Royal-Wolf Grey

Release Date: 06/29/2013

 


Nike Air Foamposite One Premium 'Weatherman'

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Style Code: 575420-100

Colorway: White/Current Blue-Flash Lime

Release Date: 08/31/2013

 


Nike Air Foamposite One Premium 'Thermal Map'

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Style Code: 575420-600

Colorway: Atomic Red/Atomic Red

Release Date: 09/28/2013

 


Nike Air Foamposite One Premium DB 'Doernbecher'

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Style Code: 641745-600

Colorway: Challenge Red/Black

Release Date: 11/23/2013

 


Nike Air Foamposite One Premium 'Safari'

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Style Code: 575420-003

Colorway: Anthracite/Total Orange-Black

Release Date: 11/27/2013

 


Nike Air Foamposite Pro Premium 'Asteroid'

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Style Code: 616750-600

Colorway: Fire/Black

Release Date: 12/20/2013

 


Nike Air Foamposite One Premium UO QS 'Oregon Ducks'

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Style Code: 652110-001

Colorway: Black/Yellow Strike-Apple Green-Silver

Release Date: 12/30/2013

 


Nike Air Foamposite Pro Premium 'Spider-Man'

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Style Code: 616750-400

Colorway: Vivid Blue/Black-Light Crimson

Release Date: 02/08/2014

 


Nike Air Foamposite One Premium 'Tech Challenge'

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Style Code: 575420-004

Colorway: Metallic Silver/Black-Volt-Metallic Cool Grey

Release Date: 03/01/2014

 


Nike Air Foamposite One Supreme SP

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Style Code: 652792-001

Colorway: Black/Black-Metallic Gold

Release Date: 04/03/2014

 


Nike Air Foamposite One Supreme SP

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Style Code: 652792-600

Colorway: Sport Red/Black-Metallic Gold

Release Date: 04/03/2014

 


Nike Air Foamposite Pro Premium 'Yeezy'

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Style Code: 616750-001

Colorway: Black/Black-Laser Crimson

Release Date: 04/19/2014

 


Nike Air Foamposite One Premium 'Shooting Stars'

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Style Code: 679085-101

Colorway: White/Black-Varsity Royal

Release Date: 05/17/2014

 


Nike Air Foamposite One 'Concord'

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Style Code: 314996-005

Colorway: Black/White-Game Royal

Release Date: 06/28/2014

 


Nike Air Foamposite One Premium 'Black Suede'

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Style Code: 575420-006

Colorway: Black/Anthracite

Release Date: 08/29/2014

 


Nike Air Foamposite Pro Premium 'Elephant Print'

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Style Code: 616750-002

Colorway: Wolf Grey/Black-Hyper Pink

Release Date: 10/11/2014

 


Nike Air Foamposite One Premium 'Wheat'

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Style Code: 575420-700

Colorway: Haystack/Track Brown

Release Date: 10/18/2014

 


Nike Air Foamposite One 'Knicks'

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Style Code: 314996-801

Colorway: Total Crimson/Total Crimson-Game Royal-Black

Release Date: 11/26/2014

 


Nike Air Foamposite Pro 'Volt'

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Style Code: 624041-700

Colorway: Volt/Volt-Black

Release Date: 12/22/2014

 


Nike Air Foamposite Pro 'Obsidian'

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Style Code: 624041-410

Colorway: Dark Obsidian/Dark Obsidian-Blue Aquamarine

Release Date: 02/07/2015

 


Nike Air Foamposite One AS QS 'Chromeposite'

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Style Code: 744306-001

Colorway: Silver/Silver-Black

Release Date: 02/15/2015

 


Nike Air Foamposite One 'Metallic Gold'

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Style Code: 314996-700

Colorway: Metallic Gold/Metallic Gold-Black

Release Date: 03/20/2015

 


Nike Air Foamposite Pro 'Gym Red'

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Style Code: 624041-603

Colorway: Gym Red/Gym Red-Black

Release Date: 04/11/2015

 


Nike Air Foamposite One Premium 'Gone Fishing'

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Style Code: 575420-300

Colorway: Dark Emerald/Challenge Red-Black

Release Date: 06/20/2015

 


Nike Air Foamposite One Premium 'Sharpie'

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Style Code: 679085-500

Colorway: Black/Varsity Royal-White

Release Date: 07/04/2015

 


Nike Air Foamposite One Premium 'Grey Suede'

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Style Code: 575420-007

Colorway: Wolf Grey/White-Wolf Grey-Black

Release Date: 07/11/2015

 


Nike Air Foamposite Pro 'Gorge Green'

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Style Code: 624041-004

Colorway: Black/Gorge Green-Metallic Gold-Gym Red

Release Date: 09/04/2015

 


Nike Air Foamposite One Premium 'Olive Suede'

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Style Code: 575420-200

Colorway: Medium Olive/Velvet Brown-Black-Light Bone

Release Date: 09/25/2015

 


Nike Air Foamposite Pro 'Winter White'

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Style Code: 624041-102

Colorway: White/White-Gym Red-Gorge Green

Release Date: 10/09/2015

 


Nike Air Foamposite One 'Hologram'

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Style Code: 314996-900

Colorway: Multi-Color/Metallic Silver-Black

Release Date: 11/25/2015

 


Nike Air Foamposite Pro 'Class Of '97'

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Style Code: 624041-100

Colorway: White/True Red-Black

Release Date: 12/19/2015

 


Nike Air Foamposite One Premium 'Blue Mirror'

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Style Code: 575420-008

Colorway: Metallic Silver/Black-Dark Neon Royal-White

Release Date: 12/31/2015

 


Steve Jaconetta is the Release Dates & Archive Editor of Sole Collector and you can follow him on Twitter here.