Charles Barkley's Nike Sneakers Return in Bulls Colorway

Nike is reimagining NBA legend Charles Barkley's signature sneakers in Chicago Bulls colors.

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Charles Barkley had a long and successful NBA career that spanned 16 seasons, several signature sneakers, and three teams. Despite his close friendship with Michael Jordan during that time (we really need to get those guys back together), Barkley never played for the Chicago Bulls.

However, that is not stopping Nike from reimagining what Barkley's footwear would have looked like if he stepped onto the floor of the United Center with "Sirius" by The Allen Parsons Project playing over the speakers. 

Nike Air Max 2 CB '94 "Black/Gym Red"

A detailed look at the Nike Air Max 2 CB '94 / Nike

The Nike Air Max 2 CB '94 is expected to be released in the "Black/Gym Red" colorway in Summer 2024 for $170 in adult sizes. Barkley's retro sneakers enjoy occasional releases in new and OG colorways and remain popular among old-school basketball fans.

Online shoppers who do not want to wait until this summer to support "Sir Charles" can mark their calendars for next week. The Nike Air Max 2 CB '94 is releasing in the original "Old Royal" colorway at 10:00 a.m. EST on January 9 via the Nike website and SNKRS app.

Barkley is one of a select few hoops legends who dominated the court, broadcast booth, and sneaker industry. Now is an excellent opportunity for fans to purchase a rare pair of kicks that reimagine Barkley's historic career. Follow FanNationKicks.com for all your footwear news from the sports world.

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