Take a First Look at the Nike Air Max CB 94 "Black/Dark Charcoal"

Following the re-issue announced in January.

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At the beginning of the year, Nike announced the reissue of the iconic Air Max CB 94 in “Black.” The buzz surrounding Charles Barkley’s most recognizable signature shoe resembles that of the last iteration, released in 2020.

The classic 1994 basketball shoe takes a stealthy, all-black approach. The shoe is constructed with a mixture of materials that give it a premium aesthetic. Featuring a black tumbled leather upper and suede panels throughout, the shoe’s luxe look also offers its signature mesh ventilation holes on the upper, which are highlighted with a silver mesh. Royal blue accents appear on the Air unit on the outsole.

Look out for the Nike Air Max CB 94 “Black” arriving this Fall in select retailers and online at Nike.

In other footwear news, the Nike Air Max Plus surfaces in “Marseille.”

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