I've had numerous pairs of foams (im from DC so yeah) and each pair has had to be broken in and didn't feel comfortable until I wore them about 10 to 12 times. I even have a pair of the low foam tennis ones but they fit completely different and I think it's because they're meant for tennis and not basketball. They're also muuuuch lighter than the pros or ones.
I was in grade 11 in 1997 when the OG blue Foamposite Penny's came out. A kid in my English class came to school one day wearing them lol. I asked how much he paid for them? He said $250 CDN, which was about $180 US at the time. And I thought Jordan's were expensive at the time lol.
I copped my pair today.. I actually like the leather better on these. It looks good against the white and gives it more of a premium look especially for that price tag.. but overall it’s a clean shoe and they fire.. I haven’t bought a pair of foams since the Holograms foams a few years back
This is my first pair of foams. I picked them up from phenom since I'm in the Sacramento area. I had to take a bus and a lightrail to get them. Guess that tells you how hype I am on the shoe. I'm just loving the shoes that were once unobtainable but are now coming out. I'm still waiting on getting the watch the thrones. Love your channel and Sacramento needs more discord pick up games.
I was waiting on you to do this review, I caught a pair on the day they released online, waiting for them to ship to my house. I appreciate your take on them were the same age basically I’m a couple years older than you are so I remember all this stuff as it came out I remember being a junior in high school when the first Foamposits came out and I live in Central Florida, so Penny was my guy, they were unattainable back then but now I’m glad I got a pair of the PE’s that were on the cover of basketball pro magazine. Back in 97 great job bud thank you.
Love foams, just got the black “dream a world” and I’m crazy happy about em, they’re comfy as shit, and get better with wear, they don’t crease and they’re easy to clean. Solid ass release!
Foamposites are the MOST comfortable sneakers in my collection. The best feeling is when they finally mold to your feet, mine fit so good now I rarely have to lace them up.
I got a pair when they first came out,my BMX bike at the time had metal peddles and it trashed the bottom of the shoe's.I wrote a letter to Nike and sent them to them didn't think anything would happen,about a month later they sent me a knew pair,that made me love the brand for life
Thanks for all your work and content! Also, I bought a bag from sole premise and used your code! I’m hooked and thanks for reigniting the love and support on shoes I once had in the late 90s and early 2000s! Much love 👊🏽
If it's your thing, plus you can style it, get what you like. Even when I do get something that is very popular, I will sometimes put them in my collection till later. A dope sneaker is always a dope sneaker.
My pops bought me these back in the 90's and yes, $179.99 with tax came to $210 that was ridiculous back then. Love these shoe and the fact I didn't have to tie them was a first. Anyways got older and when I spotted the stealth edition for 499.99 I had to have them 😅
I copped these along with a restock of the Orlando Air Penny 1s at our local Mom n Pop store in the Bay Area. I actually like the leather eye stays with the white. Now if they can just rerelease the Orlando Air Penny 2.
Been waiting your review on this shoes for few days, thanks for your work. This is my first pair of foamposite one that i really wear it (been keeping the Olympic foam in the box). Agree the toe down view is not really impressive to me but the profile view is freaking amazing. Surprisingly i found the leather going with the shoes quite well (althought i prefer nubuck if i could). Anyway, although it is not actually the PE, but it is the closest that we have and it is still amazing.
Those are CLEAN! Hopefully they do sit and eventually go on a heavy discount so I can grab a pair. I did that with last year’s Social Status Air Penny 1. I waited cause they were sitting and I actually got them this year for a very nice 40% off retail and I couldn’t be happier.
I actually love the leather upgrade, aesthetically wise. Plus it will, imo, age well than the nubuck, which “powders”. Had my foamposite pro spiderman, and the nubuck is not looking good as it age.
FYI nubuck is top grain leather at least. This is synthetic leather. I wouldn’t necessarily call it an upgrade in terms of material. But maybe the synthetic leather will last longer. I would call it a downgrade and it’s a shame the price doesn’t reflect that. I still want a pair tho.
I never owned a pair of foams and every time I get close on buying a pair a Jordan drop that I want. These will be the first foams I’ll cop!! Love Penny!!! He doesn’t get enough credit💪🏾
Great review, I own a pair of 2011 Royal Blues and the NuBuck leather is deteriorating on the eyestays. I recently got the Foamposite Doernbechers and the leather definitely looks like it will last. I copped these as well and can't wait for them to arrive. I missed the smell of Foamposite glue!
yes bro your on my point I'm from the dmv and when I started highschool in 2008 we literally had all of them it was definitely more pros that made no difference to me they were just fly ahh foams 🔥
I believe they should've released two of every colorway since day one. One pro, plus one premium. That way, you can go get your favorite version when they drop.
Almost grabbed a pair when they released. A little bit thrown off coz they switched the nubuck to leather. Still thinking if I will grab a pair. Awesomw review as always. 🔥
D(M)V here! Gotta have foams in the collection! lol I need to to add these and Anthracites soon. Not feeling the change of nubuck into leather either!The one holy grail foamposite I wish they could retro is the voltage pro!!!
I NEED the 2011 Pearl (sail colored) Foam Pros in my life again.. I had all OG’s starting in ‘97.. Here in DC foams has always been a staple (thx for shouting that out bro) just like Nike Boots.. Well for those 40 & up like me
Nike trying so hard to bring back Foams, I remember a point and time when these were just as popular as Jordan’s, maybe even more popular to a certain extent.
Mrs. Knight Wing for the win, with the Feet Juice ad lib, OMG I rewinded that shiihhh like fifty leven times, that's like Coi's hold up hella infectious...
Awesome video and these things are 🔥. Totally agree about breaking them in though, these are my first pair of Foams and maybe it’s just me but they are a tight fit. I wear a 12 in Jordans and can even go down to an 11.5 in most air maxes but my toes are right at the end of the shoe. Hopefully it molds to my foot better the more I break em in as I love this shoe
Este tipo de modelos me trae muchos recuerdos no cabe duda q los 90's fueron la meca en diseño de tenis de Basquetboll espero algún día tener unos de estos
“I bought ‘em anyway cuz I’m a sucker. “ 😂 I can relate, Chris. I can relate. If they were gonna use leather, they could’ve at least used great leather. The look of it even looks cheap. Good grief!
I remember when these released! I was 20 at the time and in college and broke I could not afford a pair of foamposite but wanted a pair so bad. Fast forward 20 plus years. I they have released and I could afford them but now I don't want to pay that much for them. I think if I was still hooping I could justify it but I don't and my wife already gives me the side for the shoes I buy when they are on sale or at the nike outlets. So I know she wouldn't be jazzed if I had these show up. Lol
I was looking forward to these for years, but I can’t get past the changes Nike made to them. It’s a damn shame. Should have been a 1 to 1 of Pennys actual PE. How hard is that to do Nike??? Even the blue not being royal drives me crazy. Another poor execution by Nike.
I feel you the blue being off is the hardest part I’m from Florida huge Magic fan so there was a chance that our alternate blue was close to that color way, but he wore them at home with the white jersey and the regular magic blue. I still coped though lol.
Best shoes I've ever owned in my life, felt like Spiderman when I was running and jumping, never had the clunky feel to me but once I stopped wearing them for show and took em to the gym, I was even happier.
Thanks for showing us DMV sneakerheads love. Foamposites were the only shoes I cared about in high school lol
Very popular here in B more too
I've had numerous pairs of foams (im from DC so yeah) and each pair has had to be broken in and didn't feel comfortable until I wore them about 10 to 12 times. I even have a pair of the low foam tennis ones but they fit completely different and I think it's because they're meant for tennis and not basketball. They're also muuuuch lighter than the pros or ones.
I had a bunch of pairs as well but it seemed like my slime green ones were the most comfortable
I’m from Maryland and I can say DC was foamposit land if it wasn’t those it was ACG boots
4:20 Chris being a man of culture damn near brings a tear to my eyes. I love it
right? DMV guy watching this the shoutout made me happy
@@RS3NDITyes sir! Took me 18 years to get my first pair of foams, now I got 3 just a year later. 😅
Hope these don’t get popular and blow up like dunks did. I enjoy being able to snag these for Pennies on the dollar, no pun intended😂
You're about 15 years too late for that...
Truly living in North Houston I haven't seen many people with them so I just might 😂
They won’t because they’re $250
Impossible. People outside of sneaker culture not wearing these.
I rather have the pearl pro
You can tell man knows what he's talking about. Just look at how he spins the shoe box lid at the beginning. Respect greatness.
I was in grade 11 in 1997 when the OG blue Foamposite Penny's came out. A kid in my English class came to school one day wearing them lol. I asked how much he paid for them? He said $250 CDN, which was about $180 US at the time. And I thought Jordan's were expensive at the time lol.
I copped my pair today.. I actually like the leather better on these. It looks good against the white and gives it more of a premium look especially for that price tag.. but overall it’s a clean shoe and they fire.. I haven’t bought a pair of foams since the Holograms foams a few years back
This is my first pair of foams. I picked them up from phenom since I'm in the Sacramento area. I had to take a bus and a lightrail to get them. Guess that tells you how hype I am on the shoe. I'm just loving the shoes that were once unobtainable but are now coming out. I'm still waiting on getting the watch the thrones. Love your channel and Sacramento needs more discord pick up games.
I was waiting on you to do this review, I caught a pair on the day they released online, waiting for them to ship to my house. I appreciate your take on them were the same age basically I’m a couple years older than you are so I remember all this stuff as it came out I remember being a junior in high school when the first Foamposits came out and I live in Central Florida, so Penny was my guy, they were unattainable back then but now I’m glad I got a pair of the PE’s that were on the cover of basketball pro magazine. Back in 97 great job bud thank you.
Had these in college, no ventilation, but super comfortable! Pumped they are back!
I love foams so much and these are so clean!! I just don’t wanna shell out that dough… 😳
Love foams, just got the black “dream a world” and I’m crazy happy about em, they’re comfy as shit, and get better with wear, they don’t crease and they’re easy to clean. Solid ass release!
Foamposites are the MOST comfortable sneakers in my collection. The best feeling is when they finally mold to your feet, mine fit so good now I rarely have to lace them up.
Man I know that feeling when finally fit in to yo foot
6:44 Thank you sir. I’ve been saying that for years. So glad to hear someone of your stature in this space say that because I couldn’t agree more.
I got a pair when they first came out,my BMX bike at the time had metal peddles and it trashed the bottom of the shoe's.I wrote a letter to Nike and sent them to them didn't think anything would happen,about a month later they sent me a knew pair,that made me love the brand for life
I had a few childhood friends who would use that method to get new kicks, plus Timberland boots.
Thanks for all your work and content! Also, I bought a bag from sole premise and used your code! I’m hooked and thanks for reigniting the love and support on shoes I once had in the late 90s and early 2000s! Much love 👊🏽
Awesome! Thank you!
@@WearTesters Hey Champ like the sneakers you showcase,are you in Miami or near?
I got that XL leather bag months ago, and it's really nice and well made. Thanks for the coupon as well.
This is my first time watching one of videos. Super informative! Thank you.
These. Are. Amazing. I can't wait for this colorway. I still love Foams regardless of what people think.
If it's your thing, plus you can style it, get what you like. Even when I do get something that is very popular, I will sometimes put them in my collection till later. A dope sneaker is always a dope sneaker.
My pops bought me these back in the 90's and yes, $179.99 with tax came to $210 that was ridiculous back then. Love these shoe and the fact I didn't have to tie them was a first. Anyways got older and when I spotted the stealth edition for 499.99 I had to have them 😅
Where is sales tax 16%??
I copped these along with a restock of the Orlando Air Penny 1s at our local Mom n Pop store in the Bay Area. I actually like the leather eye stays with the white. Now if they can just rerelease the Orlando Air Penny 2.
So, so clean! Wish I would see more of these in Australia.
Been waiting your review on this shoes for few days, thanks for your work.
This is my first pair of foamposite one that i really wear it (been keeping the Olympic foam in the box).
Agree the toe down view is not really impressive to me but the profile view is freaking amazing.
Surprisingly i found the leather going with the shoes quite well (althought i prefer nubuck if i could).
Anyway, although it is not actually the PE, but it is the closest that we have and it is still amazing.
Glad you mentioned the DMV, and yes the DMV is known for FOAMS!
Awesome review! Watched every second of it! 😁
Those are CLEAN! Hopefully they do sit and eventually go on a heavy discount so I can grab a pair. I did that with last year’s Social Status Air Penny 1. I waited cause they were sitting and I actually got them this year for a very nice 40% off retail and I couldn’t be happier.
Nice
The trend for a while was anything reviewed on here would sell out or get snatched up to be hoarded by sneaker resellers
Toe box looks ugly man
Not a foamposite fan. But the colorway is ❄️❄️❄️. So clean.
Dope sneaker review like always keep up the great work 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Ended up copping on GOAT for under retail after fees 😮💨
I actually love the leather upgrade, aesthetically wise. Plus it will, imo, age well than the nubuck, which “powders”. Had my foamposite pro spiderman, and the nubuck is not looking good as it age.
FYI nubuck is top grain leather at least. This is synthetic leather. I wouldn’t necessarily call it an upgrade in terms of material. But maybe the synthetic leather will last longer. I would call it a downgrade and it’s a shame the price doesn’t reflect that. I still want a pair tho.
DMV yessir!!! You know your sh$&! From DC a baller who balked at the Run N Shoot and pro and. Posited everywhere.
Those are dope, i used to play in foamposites on the indoor courts. They take a while to break in, but best indoor hoop shoes.
sneaker channels in existence, I personally needed a review from THIS ONE….I’m astonished by the
Mike Bibby def set the world on fire when he wore those g
I never owned a pair of foams and every time I get close on buying a pair a Jordan drop that I want. These will be the first foams I’ll cop!! Love Penny!!! He doesn’t get enough credit💪🏾
The box spin is amazing 😅
These are definitely fire. I’ve had every foamposite release over the years. I’m also gonna pick this one up too.
Why are we not at a million at least yet??? You guys are the best!
Great review, I own a pair of 2011 Royal Blues and the NuBuck leather is deteriorating on the eyestays. I recently got the Foamposite Doernbechers and the leather definitely looks like it will last. I copped these as well and can't wait for them to arrive. I missed the smell of Foamposite glue!
yes bro your on my point I'm from the dmv and when I started highschool in 2008 we literally had all of them it was definitely more pros that made no difference to me they were just fly ahh foams 🔥
Got the Dream a World Black. Wasn't really planning on ever owning a pair but they look so good in hand I couldn't resist.
Yes.... Foams are very popular here in the DMV! I have 5 pairs myself 😅
Thanks for showing us DMV sneakerheads love. Foamposites were the only shoes 👟
I had the originals in college. I wish they'd left the larger black swoosh on. I'd get these and the all black ones too.
I believe they should've released two of every colorway since day one. One pro, plus one premium. That way, you can go get your favorite version when they drop.
Hopefully Nike will bring back more of the Foamposites Pro colorways!
Love starting my day with the best knowledgeable sneaker man and the best editor out here in the business 🎉
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Almost grabbed a pair when they released. A little bit thrown off coz they switched the nubuck to leather. Still thinking if I will grab a pair.
Awesomw review as always. 🔥
Harlem, The BX and The DMV need to bring FOAMs back to prominence. It’s wild how much the masses chase hype.
Foams are 🔥
D(M)V here! Gotta have foams in the collection! lol I need to to add these and Anthracites soon. Not feeling the change of nubuck into leather either!The one holy grail foamposite I wish they could retro is the voltage pro!!!
That is so awesome great video. Can’t wait for your video where you show off your entire Kobe collection
Thanks for the update
I NEED the 2011 Pearl (sail colored) Foam Pros in my life again.. I had all OG’s starting in ‘97.. Here in DC foams has always been a staple (thx for shouting that out bro) just like Nike Boots.. Well for those 40 & up like me
Was hoping you reviewed these on the fence about but seeing they going for under retail makes me wanna buy my first pair of foams
I'm hoping these sit and make it to outlets so I can get my first pair of foams at a discount. The retail price always feels too much
They've been out for like 6 weeks in Europe and a lot of local stores still have pretty good stock, hopefully it'll be just as easy to get in NA!
Yea I hear u I need that outlet price
They'll likely hit outlets. Only true fans will be copping these.
Never knew you were in the Sac area. Go Kings!
Nike trying so hard to bring back Foams, I remember a point and time when these were just as popular as Jordan’s, maybe even more popular to a certain extent.
showing D.C. LOVE ..Thanks Chris
i had the pearl joints with the plastic black check on it when they first cane out back in the 90’s
My first pair of foamposites. I like them alot. Looking forward to the Anthracite foams dropping this year as well.
THE REVIEW I WAS WAITING FOR 🔥
Copped soooo happy, switced out laces with baby blue these will go through the paces this summer no don't 😇
While I hopped on these instantly……I CANT WAIT FOR THE METALLIC RED PAIR!
There were also the white Olympic Foamposites back in 2016 that were similar except for the navy nubuck instead of the black leather.
Man Shout out for showing love to The City (DC).
Thanks for this amazing video
Thanks for giving the DMV "The Foamposite King's" title bcuz it's Soo true and glad you acknowledged that..💯 These are a Copp ✅
Amazing as always ❤️
Mrs. Knight Wing for the win, with the Feet Juice ad lib, OMG I rewinded that shiihhh like fifty leven times, that's like Coi's hold up hella infectious...
Amazing review 👌👌 thanks for sharing
Love hooping in foams, if you play powerful these will work. With that said I use Kobe 1s probably 9/10 times when I hoop
240 is the deal breaker for me
They were $180 before inflation welcome to inflation
Wow very beautiful design 😍
Awesome video and these things are 🔥. Totally agree about breaking them in though, these are my first pair of Foams and maybe it’s just me but they are a tight fit. I wear a 12 in Jordans and can even go down to an 11.5 in most air maxes but my toes are right at the end of the shoe. Hopefully it molds to my foot better the more I break em in as I love this shoe
The box spin is amazing❤❤❤
Amazing uploader!!
Este tipo de modelos me trae muchos recuerdos no cabe duda q los 90's fueron la meca en diseño de tenis de Basquetboll espero algún día tener unos de estos
Coming from NYC, I wear a lot of times. I used to heavy footwear. Foams weight never bothered me.
Great work and content
“I bought ‘em anyway cuz I’m a sucker. “ 😂 I can relate, Chris. I can relate.
If they were gonna use leather, they could’ve at least used great leather. The look of it even looks cheap. Good grief!
Much love from DC !
I remember when these released! I was 20 at the time and in college and broke I could not afford a pair of foamposite but wanted a pair so bad. Fast forward 20 plus years. I they have released and I could afford them but now I don't want to pay that much for them. I think if I was still hooping I could justify it but I don't and my wife already gives me the side for the shoes I buy when they are on sale or at the nike outlets. So I know she wouldn't be jazzed if I had these show up. Lol
Pearl foamposite pro is a grail for me! I am going to ebay right now!
Very helpful video ❤
I was looking forward to these for years, but I can’t get past the changes Nike made to them. It’s a damn shame. Should have been a 1 to 1 of Pennys actual PE. How hard is that to do Nike??? Even the blue not being royal drives me crazy. Another poor execution by Nike.
I feel you the blue being off is the hardest part I’m from Florida huge Magic fan so there was a chance that our alternate blue was close to that color way, but he wore them at home with the white jersey and the regular magic blue. I still coped though lol.
Love em. 16 pairs strong.
There were mens samples of that kids pair that dropped, but they were scrapped for these.
These are clean 🧼 🔥
Air More Uptempos are my favorites but Foams follow closely. I wear a lot of Jordans but these do it.
I don't care what anyone says, I absolutely love these.
Best shoes I've ever owned in my life, felt like Spiderman when I was running and jumping, never had the clunky feel to me but once I stopped wearing them for show and took em to the gym, I was even happier.
The box spin is amazing
Really glad you pointed out that leather portion on the lacing it’s why I won’t buy these unless they go on sale it’s a big deal
I love these, I just love foamposite overall ❤
Can’t wait for mine to come in tomorrow. I got these, the dream the worlds, and the coley ones
So agree with the cheap leather / nubuck switch up. If it ain’t broken don’t fix it!
Funny that pic, given Pip has said it was originally meant to be his shoe.
I got mine on flight club for 185 including tax and shipping, I am very happy!
I Got'em! Can't wait to have them in my hands. I've wanted these since my high school years.
Foams are fire But that $240 price will keep them from being sellouts
These things Are WORK BOOTS
Wow white colours is my favorite