Sneaker News While the Black Cat Jordan 4s will check off the box for black kicks on Black Friday, Nike is coming in hot with one of the most iconic basketball shoe releases of the late 1990s. The Nike Air Foamposite Pro is due to return in the original White/Black colorway dubbed the “Pearl”; read on to learn more about this release.
The Pearl Foamposites originally released in 1997, the shoes were used by several Nike athletes including Ray Allen, Tim Duncan, and others. It was also part of the late-1990s pop-culture fabric for its appearance in Spike Lee’s He Got Game. Throughout the movie, Jesus Shuttlesworth–the main character played by Ray Allen–wore the shoes off the court.
Nike re-released the Foamposite Pearl on several occasions; the first retro release came in 2002, 2009, 2010, and against in 2015. Each of those issues were slightly different from on another. For example, the 2009/2010 editions had a much more golden champagne tint to the upper, whereas the 2015 was the whitest version to date. The 2025 release seems to be closest to the 1997 original.
The shoes release on SNKRS and select Nike retailers on November 28th, 2025 for $240; below are official Nike images as well as a store list to guide you through this Black Friday 2025 sneaker release.
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Mens Nike Air Foamposite Pro
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| Retailer | Release type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SNIPES US | Standard | Check Site |
| Foot Locker | Standard | Check Site |
| TAKOUT NY | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| Sneaker Politics | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| Nike SNKRS US | Sold Out | Sold Out |
When is the Nike Foamposite Pearl coming out?
The Nike Air Foamposite Pro “Pearl” is confirmed to release on November 28th, 2025 for $240. Only adult sizes will be available on SNKRS and select Nike Sportswear retail partners. See the official store list just above.
Why are the Nike Foamposite Pearls popular?
The Foamposite Pearls are popular because they were featured in Spike Lee’s movie “He Got Game”. It’s one of many Nike shoes that appeared on feet of the actors, including main character Jesus Shuttlesworth played by NBA Hall Of Famer Ray Allen.
