The Nike Foamposite One “Cough Drop” returns August 15 with a bold red sole and heavy throwback appeal for hoopers and sneakerheads.
The Once-Rare Nike Air Foamposite One 'Cough Drop' Are Sliding Our Way originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
If you let 2025 pass without copping at least one pair of Nike Foamposites, you may have to seriously question your love for sneakers–at least the designs that have strong basketball ties.
The official release date for the Nike Air Foamposite One 'Cough Drop' could make the decision to steer clear of the foam a bit harder. The Foamposite is such a strong hooper design and the Cough Drop colorway accentuates that vibe. They'll be here soon. Here's the details.
The official colorway is called Black/Varsity Red, but we all know the sneaker as the 'Cough Drop,' and that's so much cooler. Here's everything you need to know about this potential back-to-school drop.
Nike Air Foamposite One “Cough Drop”
- Color: Black/Varsity Red
- Style Code: IB2219-001
- Release Date: August 15, 2025
- Price: $240
Raba Kali has a few more looks at the Cough Drop foams.
According to Sneaker Bar Detroit, this release sticks close to the original 2010 drop that’s become one of the most recognizable Foamposite colorways ever. The molded black foam upper, mesh tongue, and carbon fiber plate give it that performance-built edge.
But what really sells the look is the translucent red outsole—that signature “cough drop” bottom that made this pair a cult classic the first time around. Nike isn’t changing much this time, and honestly, they don’t need to.
This colorway and the Foamposites have some strong staying power. While there was definitely a down period, quite a few looks from the early 2000s are making their way back into style and culture. Expect to see a few of these pairs on high school and college basketball courts this season. Here's a thought—how hard would a Foamposite football cleat go for an Atlanta Falcons player like Drake London or Bijan Robinson?
If you see it, remember where you heard it suggested.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
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