Nike Foamposite One Midnight Navy Gum Sole Mid-Top Retro Basketball Sneakers Style 314996-405/644791-405 #843780

Nike Foamposite One Midnight Navy with gum sole — shock-absorbing, anti-slip and wear-resistant mid-top retro basketball sneakers, unisex for men and women.

In 1997, Nike was in a transformative era: as Michael Jordan aged and his game grew steadier with fewer flashy highlights, Nike picked the explosive Penny Hardaway — hailed as Jordan's successor — as its flagship ambassador, and the Nike Air Foamposite One launched, affectionately nicknamed 'Pen' by Chinese fans.

Designer Eric Avar packed it with the most advanced shoe technology of the time — an upgraded dual-layer Zoom Air cushion and a large carbon fiber plate for a bouncy, responsive feel — while the one-piece Foamposite molded upper offers a striking metallic look plus excellent fit, support and overall stability.

Widely praised as one of the most beautiful Nike shoes ever — 'a creation from outer space' and 'a basketball shoe ahead of its time' — it changed how people view sneaker aesthetics and elevated both basketball's appeal and Nike's design philosophy to a whole new level.

Available in sizes EUR40-47.