At one time, the Nike Air Foamposite was called the "alien" shoe for its futuristic colors and sleek, flowing lines, and this classic Nike Air Foamposite One Black Varsity Purple still maintains some of the space age feel despite the advances in both the design and technology of basketball shoes. The Air Foamposite One combines a polyurethane midsole with Zoom Air Sole unit combined with a foamposite upper, an integrated, molded product, and rubber outsole provides superior traction on an indoor court.