In addition to two upcoming colorways of the Air Max Penny 1, The Whitaker Group retailer Social Status is adding to its Penny Hardaway collection with a set of Air Penny 2s.
Like the aforementioned Penny 1s, the Social Status x Nike Air Penny 2 will release in two contrasting colorways. The first uses a mix of sail and university blue on the upper with a white midsole, while the second is reminiscent of the sneaker’s original Orlando Magic colorway but replaces the royal blue with a lighter shade and adds subtle rose coloring. Unlike the Social Status x Air Max Penny 1’s removable Swoosh logos, the store’s take on the Penny 2 doesn’t appear to feature any major design changes, but it does come with a copper-colored keychain medallion in the shape of the sneaker and alternate lace options. Meanwhile, the reflective ankle pod features the Social Status logo intertwined with the Swoosh.
The Social Status x Nike Air Penny 2 will release soon in special packaging which can be previewed below. Check back soon for updated release info on both these and the store’s Air Max Penny 1 collaboration.
UPDATE (09/19): It’s been months since images of the Social Status x Nike Air Penny 2 collab have emerged and now, release details for the project have been revealed. Coinciding with the launch of Social Status’ “Playground” short film today, the retailer also revealed that the black and white iteration of its Air Penny 2 collab will be released on Sept. 30 at socialstatuspgh.com. The white and blue colorway of the shoe will hit stores at a later date.
UPDATE (10/14): After releasing this week through Social Status, Social Status’ black-based “Playground” Nike Air Penny 2 will release again via the SNKRS app for $200 on Wednesday, Oct. 19.
UPDATE (10/21): Following the release of the black-based colorway, Social Status confirms that the “Playground” Nike Air Penny 2 in the white/blue makeup will be released on Nov. 4 at Socialstatuspgh.com for $200. The boutique is also hosting an in-store raffle for a chance to buy the collab from Oct. 21 until Nov. 1.
