Mostly known for his “killer crossover”, Anfernee ‘Penny’ Hardaway also had one of the best signature sneaker lines Nike has ever hosted. Rivaling that of the famed Air Jordan line, the Air Penny series still has sneakers which many sneakerheads consider staples in their collection. Hardaway also introduced the Foamposite to the world, a shoe that is as popular as any especially due to the recent surge of colorways released in the past 4 years. Today Penny Hardaway turns 40 years old and to celebrate his birthday we look back at the top 10 sneakers worn by Anfernee ‘Penny’ Hardaway during his 14-season career.
10. Air Flight One
Penny Hardaway eyes down court in the Air Flight One.
9. Air Penny III
Penny Hardaway puts the ball on the glass in the Air Penny III.
8. Nike Flightposite III
Penny Hardaway goes under the arm of the defender in the Flightposite III.
7. Air Jordan IX PE
Penny Hardaway throws down the reverse dunk in a White-Black/University Blue Air Jordan IX PE.
6. Nike Air Go LWP
Penny Hardaway takes the easy basket in the Air Go LWP.
5. Air Zoom Flight 96
Penny Hardaway defends in the Zoom Flight 96.
4. Air Jordan IX PE
Penny Hardaway slams it down in another Orlando-inspired Air Jordan IX PE
3. Air Penny II
Penny Hardaway looks for the open man in the Air Penny II.
2. Air Penny I
Penny Hardaway takes a breather on the bench in the Air Penny I.
1. Nike Foamposite
Penny Hardaway hangs from the rim in the Air Foamposite.