Stüssy and the Swoosh have more on the way in 2022.
Following the recent releases of the Air Huarache, the Spiridon Cage 2 (in regular as well as Kukini form), and the Air Force 1 Low, the iconic streetwear label and the renowned footwear brand are teaming up once more.
In addition to the Stüssy x Nike Air Force 1 Mid celebrating the AF1’s 40th anniversary, more celebrations are in order as a Stüssy x Nike Air Penny 2. While it was rumored that the Penny 5 would be the canvas of choice for the collab, Complex‘s Brendan Dunne confirms that it’ll be the Penny 2.
Penny Hardaway in the Nike Air Penny 2 (Image via Sneaker News)
The Air Penny 2 released during the 1996-1997 season, as designer Eric Avar followed up on the success of the Penny 1. The Orlando Magic guard’s second signature shoe included a Max2 unit in the heel and Zoom Air in the forefoot for ultimate comfort. The Penny 2’s upper was an evolved form of the Penny 1’s lateral wings-like support with tooth-like foam pieces protruding from carbon fiber shank. The signature “1 Cent” logo made its way onto the shoe’s tongue and heel as well.
Nike Air Penny 2 (Image via Sneaker News)
Beyond its tech features, the Penny 2 was culturally embedded with its three original colorways that drew from a riyal blue, white, and black variation as the “Home,” “Road,” and “Atlantic Blue” colorways introduced the world to the Penny 2. The shoe was also part of Nike’s legendary phone number advertisement series, and the Penny 2 continued to spotlight Chris Rock’s Li’l Penny character.
Li’l Penny for the Nike Air Penny 2 (Image via Sneaker News)
Last seen in 2o16 for the shoe’s 20th anniversary, the Penny 2 retro joins the return of the Air Penny 1 “Orlando” as well; 2022 is clearly an important year for the Penny line.
Eastbay catalog (Image via Sneaker News)
No leaked images of the Stüssy x Nike Air Penny 2 have surfaced, and there’s not any indication of what the colorway will be for the upcoming pair.
Original Nike Air Penny 2 colorways (Image via Sneaker News)
A release date for the Stüssy x Nike Air Penny 2 has not been announced. However, we expect the pair to release in limited quantities in Fall 2022 either on SNKRS, Stüssy.com, or potentially at Stüssy chapter stores. The collaborative Air Penny 5 will retail for $170.
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Penny Hardaway in the Nike Air Penny 2 (Image via Sneaker News)
