The 80s and 90s of the last century were definitely the “golden age” of Sneaker sneakers!
Not only did the pioneers of modern sneakers such as Air Force 1 (1982), Air Jordan 1 (1985), and Air Max 1 (1987) be born, but sneaker technology and manufacturing industries also advanced by leaps and bounds during that period. The subsequent subversive innovation of material technology and cushioning technology, combined with the brains of talented sneaker designers, has also given birth to postmodern sneaker boutiques such as Nike Mag (1989), Air Jordan 11 (1995), Foamposite One (1997)!
The advanced design concept of sneakers perfectly combines the current level of science and technology, exerts industrial productivity to the extreme, and also creates a number of classic shoes that have endured for decades and fed back to the sneaker industry.
▽ Nike Mag in the movie Back to the Future
After celebrating Air Jordan’s 30th anniversary, 2017 marks the 20th anniversary of the Foamposite family. Bubble sneakers with “against the sky” performance in terms of materials, appearance and performance, with the sci-fi appearance of “space shoes”, are still the benchmark in the sneaker market. And Posite foam material is also widely used in other sneakers, especially for the support and torsion resistance of practical basketball shoes, which has extremely effective support!
Although there have been ups and downs in the past 20 years, Foamposite has a very malleable and visually expressive foundation, and the most popular elements that keep pace with the times are the repeated surprises brought to the sneaker market by bubble sneakers.
▽ Inspired by the Beetle
▽ Patent diagram of foam mold
Launched in 1997 as Penny Hardaway’s signature sneaker, designed by Eric Avar, Foamposite One was shrouded in a fully foamed upper, equipped with a double-layer Zoom Air air cushion, and the technological appearance of space shoes, which became another glorious beginning in the history of sneakers.
Eric Avar has made a difference in his achievements and contributions to the sneaker ring! In addition to Foamposite, he also designed hip-hop thunder, Shox BB4, Nike Free, Huarache 2K4, Hyperdunk 08 and other milestone sneakers, and he also worked closely with Kobe Bryant to create Mamba boots such as Zoom Kobe 4 and Kobe 9.
▽ Poster from 1997
The Foamposite Pro, which debuted later, was based on Hardaway’s signature boots and further incorporated Nike brand elements. The large three-dimensional Jewel Swoosh on the shoe, the reconstructed outsole, and the Nike Air logo on the tongue and heel have all removed the Penny element to create a more visually striking sneaker.
▽ There are very few small human bubbles in existence
▽ The same rare unmarketed mocha bubble
And a problem that has been confusing many sneaker players has also arisen,
Why do you call One spray and Pro bubble in China?
“Spray” is an English transliteration of Foamposite One’s chief spokesperson Penny Hardaway, and “bubble” comes from another shoe model, Foamposite Pro, isn’t it also a special image! I don’t know which Chinese god translated first, and I definitely want to send him a big red flower!
▽ Pence Hardaway Arena kissed
Blue spray as the originator of the mountain
Nike Air Foamposite One “Royal”
It is the most representative color scheme in the bubble family, there is no one!
The blue foam upper with a black collar, black carbon plate in the middle, and a crystal outsole support created a stunning impression of the bubble in the mind, a visual projection that has remained recognizable for 20 years.
The blue upper has a unique metallic sheen and has an extremely delicate gloss. This calm temperament is also the starting point for the subsequent eggplant spray, copper spray, red spray, and even the colorful performance of Galaxy spray.
Blue spray is the same existence as “grandmaster” in the minds of bubble players, just like Bred Black and Red is to Air Jordan 1, the status of blue spray can never be replaced. For die-hard players, the status of Blue Spray cannot be “oxidized”!
The 20th anniversary of the bubble spree also started with blue spray, and the new Nike Air Foamposite One XX “Royal” was also the fourth release of this color scheme, the first year in 1997, the first replica in 2007, and the last replica in 2011.
It is worth mentioning that there is also a Nike Air Foamposite One HOH global limited edition of 82 pairs, the same original blue spray outfit, which was released in HOH in 2008, the small Swoosh outlined in blue on the toe toe, and the insole made of the Lincoln Memorial on the back of the dollar 1 cent coin, is its most unique identity symbol.
▽ 2008 HOH
Calm and revealing the charm of blue, tough and powerful foam shell, crystal outsole, classic black and blue color matching, this haunting heirloom will debut tomorrow!
Located at No. 106 Chifeng Road, Tianjin, the “hometown of bubbles”
Tianjin COLOUR
The blue spray will take place tomorrow, January 23 at 10 a.m
Launched in Greater China
！ Not only will it be the only store that sells early, but there will also be extremely rare sizes 38.5 and 39 for men’s shoes and women! Undoubtedly a huge boon for Sneaker Girl!
Here are the details of the launch:
Location: 106 Chifeng Road, Tianjin, Tianjin COLOUR
When: January 23 at 10:00 a.m
Rules:
Men’s shoe size range 40 ~ 46, sale price ¥1749 RMB, lottery card limit 450.
Girls wearing bubbles on the day of sale can participate in the lottery purchase opportunity of women’s blue spray, the offer price is ¥1749 RMB, and the lottery card is limited to 100
What other “glamorous goods” are in the Foamposite family, let’s finally enjoy it through a set of pictures!