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A Nike Foamposite sneaker that hasn’t been at retail in over two decades is reportedly making its long-awaited return.
Originally released in 2003, the Nike Air Foamposite Pro “University Blue” colorway has become increasingly coveted over the years. Its popularity can largely be attributed to its scarcity in today’s market, but it’s also worth noting that variations of the light blue color have been an enduring post-pandemic trend. What once seemed like a Foamposite Pro style that would remain a relic of the past will now return in 2026 according to new information shared by @zsneakerheadz and Sneaker Files.
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Donning a relatively simple two-tone upper with a University Blue Foamposite shell and white detailing, the early-2000s sneaker also features small hits of Midnight Navy on the toe, heel and outsole branding. Arriving shortly after the first-ever Air Foamposite Pro retro, the “University Blue” style was part of an era that featured mostly two-tone color combinations in both matte and glossy finishes. It was unique for featuring white leather on the eyestay and heel, areas of the sneaker which were traditionally constructed with mesh and nubuck.
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Although it wasn’t connected to a specific player or moment like Penny Hardaway’s Air Foamposite One or the “Pearl” Air Foamposite Pro featured in the Spike Lee film “He Got Game,” the “University Blue” Air Foamposite Pro has instead benefited from its elusiveness. It’s the sort of pre-mainstream sneaker culture shoe that many people have only seen through screens, and its rarity has led to it having a resale value of over $1,000.
Now, fans of this elusive Air Foamposite Pro look won’t have to worry about the wearability of an expensive vintage pair as a spring ’26 reissue is reportedly on the way. The pair’s full “University Blue/White/Midnight Navy” colorway matches that of the original and it has a SKU of HF0794-400. Readers can expect the Nike Air Foamposite Pro “University Blue” to retail for $230. The images featured here, courtesy of GOAT, are of the original ’03 iteration.
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