Charles Barkley's Nike Air Max CB 94 To Return In "Pure Purple"

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AUBURN, ALABAMA - MARCH 04: Former basketball player Charles Barkley for the Auburn Tigers after their game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neville Arena on March 04, 2023 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)
This infamous Charles Barkley shoe is making a comeback.

Charles Barkley is a legend in the NBA. Although he was never able to win a championship, he is still one of the best ever, especially in his position. He was a scoring machine and could also rack up the rebounds. Moreover, he posed quite the challenge to Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls back in the 1993 NBA Finals. Overall, Barkley is someone who ought to be respected for his play on the court. This is true even if you don't agree with some of the things he says on television.

If you are new to the sneaker world, you may not know that Barkley actually used to have his very own signature model. This was the Nike Air Max CB 94. As you can guess, this is a shoe that was released in 1994. Consequently, it is going to be turning 30 years old soon. To commemorate this, Nike has decided that it will be bringing the silhouette back into its rotation. As for the first colorway that will be released, you can be hold the "Pure Purple" offering, down below.

Charles Barkley Signature

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Of course, we all know that Charles Barkley was a big guy. Consequently, his shoes matched that stature. As you can see in the official images above and below, this sneaker has a chunky high-top look to it. In some ways, these even look like some military shoes. Firstly, the colorway starts with some black suede overlays. Secondly, there is a layer of white underneath that is subsequently complemented by some purple that goes up the tongue. It is a look that is definitely not for everyone, but it is iconic to the 90s.

As it stands, this shoe does not have an official release date. However, it is expected to come out in the Fall for a price of $170 USD. If you are a sneakerhead, this shoe should absolutely be on your radar. Let us know what you think of this Charles Barkley signature, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from the sneaker world.

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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