{"product_id":"vintage-1985-nike-penetrator-high-deadstock-basketball-shoes","title":"Vintage 1985 Nike Penetrator High Deadstock Basketball Shoes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal 1985 Nike Penetrator High basketball sneakers in a classic white and gray colorway. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew old stock (NOS), never worn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, discovered in the remaining inventory of a long-closed shoe store in Richmond, Virginia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal 1985 Nike Penetrator High\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeadstock \/ New Old Stock (NOS) — never worn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Republic of Korea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite leather uppers with gray suede Swooshes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePadded nylon tongues with woven Nike labels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack NIKE branding on heels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal rubber outsoles with herringbone tread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaces included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterior production code: 850709 KC5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourced from a long-closed Richmond, Virginia shoe store\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIMPORTANT — COLLECTOR'S ITEM \/ NOT RECOMMENDED FOR WEAR:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Nike Penetrator High, 1985 Nike basketball sneakers, deadstock 1980s Nike shoes, new old stock Nike sneakers, vintage Korean-made Nike high-tops, original 80s basketball footwear, collectible Nike sneakers, and vintage sneakers in Richmond, Virginia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CobbleStore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"10","offer_id":67769136906473,"sku":null,"price":249.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/7904\/3305\/files\/Original_1985_Nike_Penetrator_High_basketball_sneakers_in_a_classic_white_and_gray_colorway._Deadstock_New_Old_Stock_NOS_never_worn_discovered_in_the_remaining_inventory_of_a_long-closed_shoe_store_in_Richmond_Virg.jpg?v=1792979447","url":"https:\/\/cobblestore.com\/products\/vintage-1985-nike-penetrator-high-deadstock-basketball-shoes","provider":"CobbleStore Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}