Original 1985 Nike Penetrator High basketball sneakers in a classic white and gray colorway. New old stock (NOS), never worn, discovered in the remaining inventory of a long-closed shoe store in Richmond, Virginia.
These rare, original 1980s Nike basketball shoes feature white leather uppers, gray suede Swooshes, padded nylon tongues, black Nike heel branding, and original rubber outsoles with herringbone traction.
An incredible piece of Nike basketball history with local Richmond provenance. Unlike most surviving examples, this pair has never been worn and spent decades in storage before being rediscovered.
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Original 1985 Nike Penetrator High
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Deadstock / New Old Stock (NOS) — never worn
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Made in Republic of Korea
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White leather uppers with gray suede Swooshes
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Padded nylon tongues with woven Nike labels
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Black NIKE branding on heels
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Original rubber outsoles with herringbone tread
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Laces included
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Interior production code: 850709 KC5
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Sourced from a long-closed Richmond, Virginia shoe store
Condition: Deadstock, unworn vintage condition with approximately 40 years of age-related storage wear. Visible discoloration, yellowing, scuffs, surface marks, and deterioration of the tongue materials, including tears and exposed aging foam. Outsoles retain their original tread and currently feel flexible, rubbery, and grippy. Despite being unworn, these shoes show cosmetic and material deterioration from decades in storage. Please review all photos carefully.
IMPORTANT — COLLECTOR'S ITEM / NOT RECOMMENDED FOR WEAR: Although these sneakers are deadstock and have never been worn, they are approximately 40 years old and are being sold strictly as collectible vintage footwear. The flexibility of the rubber outsoles does not guarantee structural integrity. Adhesives, foam, and other materials may have deteriorated with age, and sole separation, cracking, or additional damage could occur if worn. Not wear-tested. Sold as-is for collecting, display, or restoration.
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