Penny Hardaway, the face of the Orlando Magic, introduced the Nike Air Penny 2 in the 1996-97 season. This particular colorway of the Air Penny 2 pays homage to that era, blending black, Varsity Royal, and white. Notably, the Air Penny 2 was one of the initial basketball shoes to showcase a fusion cushioning system, featuring an Air Max unit in the heel and Zoom Air in the forefoot. To enhance stability, the shoe includes a carbon fiber midsole shank, while its circular outsole pattern was specifically crafted for superior traction.