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Charles Barkley’s Most Popular ’90s Nike Sneaker Is Coming Out in New Low-top Looks

The Nike Air Max2 CB 94 Low returns following Supreme's SB collaboration.

Streetwear brand Supreme delivered the unexpected in March when it gave Charles Barkley’s beloved Nike Air Max2 CB 94 sneaker three skate-ready SB variations in low-top form. It was the first time the sneaker had received Nike’s skate-ready SB update, but the Air Max2 CB 94 had been released in low-top on a handful of prior occasions. Now, new information points to the return of more Air Max2 CB 94 Lows, sans SB branding and skate modifications.

According to Sneaker Market Romania, two Nike Air Max2 CB 94 Low colorways are on the brand’s schedule for spring 2027 releases. One is expected to be the Barkley model’s original Black/White/Varsity Purple makeup (style code JF8001-010) with another donning the Phoenix Suns-themed of combination of White/Varsity Purple/Total Orange/Black (style code JF8001-100).

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In-hand images of the new Nike Air Max2 CB 94 Low styles aren’t yet available, but Sneaker Market Romania provided speculative mock-ups of what the new pairs are expected to look like based on Supreme’s March SB collaborations, which is similar to the build of 2017’s Air Max2 CB 94 Lows. The model was also released in 2006 with a different upper construction, which is pictured below.

2006's Nike Air Max2 CB 94 Low sneaker.
2006’s Nike Air Max2 CB 94 Low sneaker. Flight Club

In related Barkley news, another one of the NBA legend’s popular signature sneakers, the Air CB 34 Godzilla, is also expected to be released soon. It was originally slated for a holiday 2025 launch but has yet to materialize, although there has been no indication that the launch is no longer taking place. 

The Nike Air Max2 CB 94 Low is set to arrive during spring 2027 for an expected retail price of $150. Readers can expect availability from Nike’s Snkrs app and select Nike Sportswear retailers.

A speculative mock-up of the new Nike Air Max2 CB 94 Low in Black/White/Varsity Purple.
A speculative mock-up of the new Nike Air Max2 CB 94 Low in Black/White/Varsity Purple.
A speculative mock-up of the new Nike Air Max2 CB 94 Low in White/Varsity Purple/Total Orange/Black.
A speculative mock-up of the new Nike Air Max2 CB 94 Low in White/Varsity Purple/Total Orange/Black.