Who should wear the Nike Air Max CB34

  • You love wearing sneakers with an old-school appeal as casual wear. 
  • You like footwear that draws the admiration of people with its gorgeous design.

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Profile of the Nike Air Max CB34

Nike basketball dug deep in their vault and brought back a bit of 90’s nostalgia when The Round Mound of Rebound ruled the paint. The brand gave 90's kids a treat when Sir Charles Barkley’s Nike Air Max CB34 popped up at select retailers and made a surprising return in all its OG glory.

The second iteration of the Nike Air CB34 features a full leather upper and is the first CB model to be equipped with a full-length visible Max Air unit.

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Performance

Cushion. This Nike basketball shoe is the first Charles Barkley model to utilize a full-length visible Air Max midsole. The full-length Nike Air Max unit cushions every step and protects against hard landings.

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Traction. The Nike Air Max CB34 II has a grippy rubber outsole that provides optimal traction on any surface.

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Fit

Length and Width. These Nike basketball shoes reportedly fit as expected. Online shoppers are advised to order their real size.

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Lockdown. The Nike Air Max CB34 features elastic lace straps that offer an adjustable fit to enhance midfoot lockdown.

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Material

The Nike Air CB34’s upper is constructed with a mix of smooth and tumbled leather. The durable all-leather upper actively supports the foot and holds it in place.

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Style

Sporting a full-length visible air unit, these classic basketball sneakers also feature an aggressive tooth-like design that is somewhat similar to the first Nike Air Max CB34. Sir Charles Barkley’s logo is found on the tongue while an embossed “CB34” is seen across the lateral panel.

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Special Colorways of the Nike Air Max CB34

During its original release in 1996, two Phoenix Suns-inspired colorways of the Nike Air Max CB34 were made available. Since then, a few colorways were introduced as part of retro releases.

  • Nike Air Max CB34 II OG White/Varsity Purple/Black/Orange Blaze
  • Nike Air Max CB34 II OG Black/Club Purple - Team Orange
  • Nike Air Max CB34 Wolf Grey/Black - Team Red - White
  • Nike Air Max CB34 Obsidian Patent Leather
  • Nike Air Max CB34 Obsidian/White - Wolf Grey
  • Nike Air Max CB34 Neutral Grey/Solar Red

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Facts / Specs

Top: Mid
Signature: Charles Barkley
Lockdown: Lace-Up
Collection: Nike Air, Nike Air Max
Features: Ankle support
Colorways: Grey / Black / White
SKUs: 414243002 / 414243003 / 414243100

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Dimitrije Curcic
Dimitrije Curcic

Dimitrije Curcic has been playing basketball for over 22 years. Like Manu Ginobili, he’s a left-hander whose moves led him to a better career-shooting percentage than the Argentine himself. After playing professionally for 10 years, Dimitrije moved to coaching for two seasons before he became a basketball statistician for StatScore, and FanSided contributor for the San Antonio Spurs. Dimitrije loves to tell hoop stories through numbers and graphics and has been featured on Fansided, FiveThirtyEight, Eurohoops, and TalkBasket among the others.