The Nike Vaporposite Pro “Pearl” Foamposite Cleats look to modernize Penny Hardaway’s classic 1997 basketball shoe. Nike is taking the iconic Air Foamposite One “Pearl” and turning it into a high-performance football cleat for Holiday 2025.

Design-wise, it remains faithful to the forward-thinking design of the original. The molded Pearl shell upper is contrasted with black overlays, laces and a sock-like collar for stability. Metallic Swoosh is applied to the side and toe while red branding on the heel tab is a direct reference to Foamposite lineage. These design cues make it easily identifiable to sneakerheads familiar with Penny’s lineup.

The key here is the football-specific tooling. Nike replaces the Foamposite’s signature outsole with a lightweight cleated plate. Aggressive traction and stability come courtesy of translucent blue studs that anchor players to the field. It’s a practical evolution that also preserves the silhouette’s inherent cool factor. In my opinion, Nike has hit the sweet spot – this cleat is both a proper homage and still an effective tool. That’s the level of detail consumers will recognize.

The Vaporposite Pro Foamposite Cleats are yet another addition to Nike’s recent trend of transforming basketball icons into football cleats.

Nike Faomposite Pro Pearl Cleats Release Date

The Nike Vaporposite Pro “Pearl” Cleats drop November 28, 2025 at select retailers and Nike.com.

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