In Retrospect: Nike 1/2 Cent Varsity Royal/Black

Around this time last year (the 1/2 Cent debuted at various locations throughout the last week in February 2009), the original colorway of the Nike 1/2 Cent released nationwide. It ultimately became one of, if not the best Nike hybrid sneaker ever created. It was also one of the better releases of 2009.

Did you buy the Nike 1/2 Cent Varsity Royal/Black and was it worth the $190? If you did not purchase it, are you wishing you would have now? Since this release, Nike has released this shoe in three more colorways. Is the original colorway the best yet? Last but not least, was this one of your favorite Nike releases of 2009? Click here to share with us your thoughts on the Nike 1/2 Cent Varsity Royal/Black!