Aaron Hope 
To this point in history, the only signature line that’s endured beyond an NBA superstar’s active playing career is the Air Jordan Legacy, which has survived three different Michael Jordan retirements to remain the most popular series of all-time. The second one of those rare tribute sigs is coming up later this year thanks to the massive success of the Nike Air Penny retros and their resulting hybrids. The Nike Air Penny 5 gets back to the sweeping lines and jeweled heel cushions that typified models 1-III, eschewing the IV’s ankle strap for a more familiar look that reminds us of Penny’s dominant days with the Orlando Magic. These royal and white-accented black Penny Vs also feature carbon fiber spring plates and an outsole reminiscent of the II and III with herringbone traction pods like the IVs, but the messages on this pair’s heel tabs are a bonus nicety not found on any of the previous drops. There’s also a distinct ‘Miami Dolphins’ edition on tap; which of these Florida-inspired Air Penny V colorways looks best in your eyes? Photos: Kumastock
Nike Air Penny V
Black/Game Royal-White
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