Nike Air Penny II Retro
 A few scanned catalog shots and samples have been floating around the web, but at last we have official pics of the upcoming Nike Air Penny II retros. This fall two of the three original colorways will make their way back to the public and not a minute too soon. It has been almost 12 years since the shoes first released for the 1996-97 season.
To promote the shoe a series of “Lil Penny” commercials were as nearly as enjoyable as Spike’s Jordan commercials with the added comedy of Chris Rock being the voice over of Lil Penny. This time around you’ll have to catch the commercials on YouTube when the Penny II retros release in October (Black/Varisty Royal) and November (White/Varsity Royal). MSRP is set for $140 and for those with big feet (and concerned), they will release up to size 15. Check out shots of the shoes and in action on Penny’s feet after the jump. |
Nike Air Penny II retro - Black/Varsity Royal-White - October 2008
Nike Air Penny II retro - Black/Varsity Royal-White - October 2008
Nike Air Penny II retro - Black/Varsity Royal-White - October 2008
Nike Air Penny II retro - Black/Varsity Royal-White - October 2008
Nike Air Penny II retro - White/Varsity Royal-Black - November 2008
Nike Air Penny II retro - White/Varsity Royal-Black - November 2008
Nike Air Penny II retro - White/Varsity Royal-Black - November 2008
Nike Air Penny II retro - White/Varsity Royal-Black - November 2008
Penny Hardaway wearing Black/Varsity Royal Nike Air Penny II
Penny Hardaway wearing White/Varsity Royal Nike Air Penny II
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dope. i used to rock the black ones all the time. glad to see nike making the right moves and re-releasing them
Comment by bob barker — June 16, 2008 @ 6:26 pm
I remember in the not so long ago past the OG’s were going for 4&5 bills on ebay and now the come with the retros LOL. Wish i had kept my OG’s but i will be scooping these up when they hit town.
Comment by solesaved — June 16, 2008 @ 6:30 pm
i need these sneakers sooooo bad
Comment by GeeOhDee — June 16, 2008 @ 7:06 pm
Best Shoe in the Penny Line. I got the OGs, but it will be good to pick up 2-3 retros.
Comment by ucasta — June 16, 2008 @ 7:06 pm
def. copping 2x!!!!!!…
Comment by eric — June 16, 2008 @ 7:16 pm
Can’t wait!!!
Comment by jwalkn247 — June 16, 2008 @ 7:21 pm
Easy cop (x2). I’m from Memphis and saw Penny in high school, college, and professional ball so I gotta keep a deadstock pair even if they are retros.
Hate his career succumbed to injuries though. He was very marketable for Nike and the NBA.
Comment by IkonRadio.com — June 16, 2008 @ 7:23 pm
Hood looking out for those of us with bigger feet.
Any idea if they’ll be coming out in kids or toddler? My lil sis has an OG pair in 7 toddler.
Comment by clown — June 16, 2008 @ 8:10 pm
these are one of the top five nike releases of the year, i cant wait!
Comment by B.O. — June 16, 2008 @ 8:24 pm
why october?, since they released the final pics people like me are going to be losin the tops tryin to hold on til then.
Comment by B.O. — June 16, 2008 @ 8:26 pm
Great shoe. I remember having these back in the day when I was 10 or 11. I gotta get these with a Howard jersey. GO MAGIC!
Comment by D B — June 16, 2008 @ 8:35 pm
both are ridiculous…love em…
Comment by dopasaurus — June 16, 2008 @ 8:38 pm
Great shoe had all three color ways of the og.
Cant wait till they retro.
I wanna see the Bull’s color way that will be dropping after these.
Comment by Boath — June 16, 2008 @ 8:38 pm
Gonna cop both for sure. I had the the 1st original colorway (white/varsity royal) back in ‘96 when I was freshman in high school. These were sick back then and I can’t wait for them to come out in Nov. and Dec.
Comment by Chef Chris — June 16, 2008 @ 9:15 pm
There Fresh but how come the Black/Varsity Royal dont have the Penny symbol on the side like the White/Varstity Royal?
Comment by A. Morrison — June 16, 2008 @ 9:28 pm
my favorite penny’s but a kind of hefty price so i dont know if i can buy them… maybe if i find a good coupon
Comment by hdogg — June 16, 2008 @ 10:38 pm
I really hate the those white/black ones.
The white/blue Penny II should’ve been released, instead of those.
A. Morrison, that’s how the black/blue Penny II was made back then, same with the white/blue ones as well.
- http://www.rareairshoes.com/Basketball/Basketball%20Photos/Air%20Penny%20II.jpg
- http://farm1.static.flickr.com/133/412082662_2d9393646b.jpg
These are a crucial to my list of kicks. I wish I still had my OG white/blue, but I ran those into the ground during High School and hooping on the blacktops.
Comment by Darneezy — June 16, 2008 @ 10:41 pm
Iam on theme I.N.C for life
Comment by j.grier — June 16, 2008 @ 10:44 pm
Darneezy,
Speaking of Blacktop….Reebok, I wouldn’t mind seeing some of your gems from 92-94 return
Words can’t describe how happy I am to see the Penny II’s return. Call me crazy (or just weird), but I am also desperate to see the Penny IIIs come back as well. I recently traded a pair of DS white on whites for a pretty worn pair, but I would really like to see Nike bring those back.
Isn’t it ironic though that Penny, who had somewhat of a disappointing career compared to what many thought he would have had, has some of the most sought after kicks?!
Maybe it isn’t all “about what you do in them” Mike
Comment by Nice Kicks — June 16, 2008 @ 10:52 pm
Copped on sight!!!!!! One of my fave shoes after Jordans & Pippens
Comment by MJSF — June 16, 2008 @ 11:21 pm
Nice pair to retro! They should retro the whole Penny line of shoes especially the Air Penny 3. Will be getting these! They should “retro” Lil Penny also
Comment by stormgren — June 17, 2008 @ 3:13 am
^ STOP SPAMMING!!!!
Comment by MJSF — June 17, 2008 @ 4:47 am
[..The Nike Air Penny II Retro will hit the public in the upcoming fall..]
Comment by Vagant Blog — June 17, 2008 @ 6:05 am
these are nice but they need to rerelease the pippens
Comment by claremont — June 17, 2008 @ 7:41 am
these look all right. i might get.
Comment by sneakerhead3 — June 17, 2008 @ 8:47 am
A. Morrison,
For some strange reason, the White pair was the only pair of Penny II’s to have the Penny logo on the side. Both the Black/Varsity Royal and White/Atlantic Blue had the swoosh.
I can assure you that if they changed any logos tons of heads would catch feelings like with the Nike Air / Jumpman issue.
Comment by Nice Kicks — June 17, 2008 @ 8:51 am
NO QUESTIONS ASKED I WILL HAVE THESE ON MY FEET THE DAY THEY COME OUT. THESE KICKS TAKE ME BACK TO A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY LIFE
Comment by swanson — June 17, 2008 @ 9:05 am
every thing is retroing this year all we need now is some griffys out
Comment by dave — June 17, 2008 @ 9:16 am
I got all 3 OG Colorways of these on issforums DS! Hit me up if u lookin to cop OGs. ISS: Lilsoljha3
Comment by f00k — June 17, 2008 @ 10:33 am
1 pair to rock.
1 pair to stock.
Comment by K Dash — June 17, 2008 @ 11:07 am
krispy
Comment by unlimitedfutwear — June 17, 2008 @ 11:22 am
Thanks to Darneezy and Matt for the info. I dont know much about that Penny series.
Comment by A. Morrison — June 17, 2008 @ 11:35 am
Lov em,eEasy copp, one of each.
I haven’t had the Penny II’s before, but can someone school me on the performance of the II’s compared to the I’s?
Comment by Stoj23 — June 17, 2008 @ 12:10 pm
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Comment by kb.aka.The 1 — June 17, 2008 @ 12:24 pm
I’m really diggin these Penny II’s I love the black & blue colorways, but I really love the White & Royal or Atlantic Blue much better!!! in any case i will def cop a few pairs of these babies!!! that’s fo sho…
Comment by kb.aka.The 1 — June 17, 2008 @ 12:26 pm
Ummmm there ok nuff said
Comment by abelino — June 17, 2008 @ 12:40 pm
both are nice
Comment by greenmaker24 — June 17, 2008 @ 12:59 pm
Classics Matt. Here is a trivia question for you do you remember the Nike’s that both Penny and Air Jordan wore in the 1995 playoffs. The Nike was the shoe that MJ wore for 1 game because he was fined for wearing the 11’s in the white and black when the rest of the team were wearing black shoes. He ended up switching intio the shoe we ended up knowing as the space jam the next game but there was one game in the 1995 playoffs (the year that he came back just in time for the playoffs from baseball)that he wore a Nike shoe.
Comment by Pastor Troy — June 17, 2008 @ 2:35 pm
omg thank you god i need theses bad im a get like 10 pair of the black joints
Comment by rockstar rodney — June 17, 2008 @ 2:53 pm
Penny was the Man back in the day……what happened? At least his shoes are still dope. Too bad his career is subpar now.
Comment by Jerronimo — June 17, 2008 @ 3:40 pm
@ Pastor Troy
He was wearing Penny’s first signature shoes, if i remember he also cut the number one off the back of the shoe.
Comment by Ian P. — June 17, 2008 @ 3:40 pm
I had the black ones when I was little. Im gon grab both of them this time. Pure Classics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by Christopher Williams — June 17, 2008 @ 4:44 pm
Too bad his career is subpar now.
Comment by Jerronimo — June 17, 2008 @ 3:40 pm
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Subpar???? Its pretty much over LOL! But like I said, I saw him play at Treadwell, Memphis State(UofM now) and all thru his NBA career and the guy was on his way….
Injuries can do that to you though.
Comment by IkonRadio.com — June 17, 2008 @ 4:59 pm
Good call Ian P I bet a lot of people didn’t even peep that he wore Penny’s shoes for one game in the playoff. Good call
Comment by Pastor Troy — June 17, 2008 @ 5:20 pm
@ Pastor Troy
Yeah I bet you’re right, I doubt a lot people know that. Just like I doubt many people know Jordan wore the number 12 in a game.
Comment by Ian P. — June 17, 2008 @ 5:39 pm
There is a poster or pic that I have seen that has mj in those black and white penny’s from back in the days and mj were number 12 when somebody went into the locker room and stole his jersey. I believe that was the story.
Comment by balloutb — June 17, 2008 @ 8:27 pm
I’ve been waiting!!!
Comment by Lex G THA CHAMP OF CHAMPS — June 17, 2008 @ 9:32 pm
I always wanted these! Copping em to hoop in.
Comment by Kev — June 17, 2008 @ 10:09 pm
OH HELLLLL YEAH!!! AND PLUS THE BOSTON CELTICS ARE WORLD CHAMPS!!!!!!
Comment by orthotic — June 17, 2008 @ 11:10 pm
Yeah, Matt, I’d love to see some of those styles again.
One of the MAIN retro kicks I’d like to see again, missed out on them the first time retroed are the Reebok Pump Bringback that Dominique Wilkins spoorted. Love those a lot. I should really start utilizing eBay more for past retros, instead of newer stuff.
I was actually on there a week ago, looking for Some Ewing lows and the Ewing highs. Those lows remind me a lof the Jordan II low.
That’s funny you mention that Mike quote though, from his XX3 commercial, because Penny didn’t get all the seasonal accolades and things of that nature, but his line of signature shoes are pretty high in the kicks world.
Comment by Darneezy — June 18, 2008 @ 3:01 am
love em… used to rock both back in the day. Im getting both for sure
Comment by jhov — June 18, 2008 @ 4:54 pm
im gettin the white ones off top……
Comment by cwalls7 — June 19, 2008 @ 11:41 am
Two Words - “HOLY GRAIL”
Comment by george — June 19, 2008 @ 10:27 pm
Normaly i wouldn’t get a retro of something that isn’t Jordan. But in this case I must make an exception. These are the flyest things since Marty McFLY!!!! I need them. Both colors. And unlike most sneakerheads, I’m using them “sole”-y for playing basketball. To me, buying a pair of basketball shoes and not using them for basketball is like buying a shirt that you’re never going to wear or buying a book that you’re not going to read. These are sweet!!!!
Comment by atomicsushi — June 20, 2008 @ 6:45 am
Man oh man…These joints are the best thing since shoestrings!
lol. Im copping the black joints off rip. Can’t get the icy whites cuz I just got the retro Kidds. Been waiting for these to hit the streets since shyne got loced up! lmao. I see you Nike!! Big ups to Bill Bowerman(Co-owner of the company)
Comment by Big John Stud — June 28, 2008 @ 11:25 am
mmm…i’m sorry but it’s not the exact replica!! the inside is blue on the OG…and i want the white and atlantic blue too
Comment by necya — July 1, 2008 @ 8:48 pm
Comment 55.
Bill died almost 10 years ago. You should be giving him an R.I.P. instead.
Comment by IkonRadio.com — July 4, 2008 @ 3:58 pm
omg these are soo hawtt.
i wantt emmm . ]:
Comment by Franieee — July 6, 2008 @ 2:02 am
Had dem hoez back in 1997 when I was a wee lad of 14!
Comment by willywill82 — July 8, 2008 @ 9:34 pm
YESSSS!!!!!!! i remember havin these when i was a youngin but since my feet dont fit em no more its good NIKE is re-releasin these pair
Comment by Mikz — July 9, 2008 @ 7:42 am
my nuttz are being retroed c if any of u guys girlfriends wanna cop!
Comment by chris dirty — July 15, 2008 @ 2:59 am