The Nike Air Max2 CB ‘94 “White/Varsity Purple” is an original colorway of Charles Barkley’s former signature shoe with Nike that debuted in 1994
The “White/Varsity Purple” was “Sir Charles’” “home” colorway of the Air Max2 CB ‘94—he wore a predominantly black version of the shoe when not playing in Phoenix during the ‘93-94 NBA season
Quintessentially retro, the “White/Varsity Purple” is a Tinker Hatfield designed shoe inspired by the look of a straightjacket
The white leather overlays along the eyelets and midsole mimics the look of the confined garment
Black “Nike” embroidery is stitched onto the midfoot harness that supports the lacing system and black accenting is located on the nylon tongue
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The Nike Air Max2 CB ‘94 “Suns” is a colorway of Charles Barkley's former signature shoe that debuted in 1994 that salutes his time with the Phoenix Suns. Despite not being an original colorway of the retro basketball shoe, one can easily imagine “Sir Charles” wearing the Suns-inspired shoe with the team during his heyday in the NBA in 1993 and 1994. Quintessentially retro, the “Suns” is a Tinker Hatfield designed shoe inspired by the design of a straightjacket. The white leather overlays along the eyelets and midsole mimic the look of the confined garment. Purple “Nike” embroidery is stitched onto the midfoot harness that supports the lacing system and black accenting is located on the nylon tongue. Barkley's “34” jersey number is stitched onto the lateral side of the heel in the style of player exclusive shoes worn by basketball players.
