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Following its inclusion in the Orlando Shooting Stars Pack, the Nike Lil' Penny Posite will officially launch in three colorways next weekend.
A symbolic follow-up to the 1/2 Cent, the Lil Penny' Posite expands on concepts from Penny's past sneakers, most notably the Air Zoom Rookie and Air Up. The model's decoupled Posite upper retains iconic styling, while enhancing flexibility.
The look is modernized with molded wings on the quarter, while heritage Flight and 1CENT branding keep the shoe true to its lineage. Full-length Lunarlon and heel Zoom handle the cushioning.
Inspired by Lil' Penny's loving nature, his affinity for the nightlife and the time he went to Treadwell High School with big bro in Memphis, the following three Lil' Penny Posites release next Saturday, June 7 for $180 at nike.com and other Nike retailers.
Nike Lil' Penny Posite
630999-001 Wolf Grey/Wolf Grey-Hyper Pink
$180.00
More than the game, fame, and acclaim, Lil Penny wanted one thing: Love. The ½ Cent-ed legend was a baller by association but a lover from the beginning. Touches of Hyper Pink pay homage to LP’s love-first-ask-questions-later nature while a predominantly Wolf Grey upper keeps the design classically cool.
Nike Lil' Penny Posite
630999-002 Black/Black-Reflective Silver-Hyper Jade
$180.00
Though his love for a certain model-esque beauty is no secret, Lil Penny never strayed away from the nightlife. As such, LP had to get fresh with a pair designed specifically for those late nights that turn into early mornings. Featuring a black reflective upper and a glow-in-the-dark outsole, being seen in any light is the mission. And it’s safe to say: Mission accomplished.
Nike Lil' Penny Posite
630999-100 White/Reflective Silver-Black-Chilling Red
$180.00
Just like his big brother, Lil Penny was once a basketball standout. With a pearlized white upper and a carbon fiber wing, the second of three new designs draws inspiration from LP’s prep days in Memphis, Tennessee. Unfortunately for lil’ bro, his hoops aspirations came to a halt in high school, due to his lack of height, not heart.
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