Hardaway's exciting play combined with the iconic marketing campaign (Lil' Penny commercials) made the sneakers some of the most unforgettable models in the golden era of basketball shoes.

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The Air Jordan 1 not only elevated the level of play but also contributed to the transformation of basketball shoes ... The Nike Air Penny 1, launched in 1995, were designed for the talented Orlando ...

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