Barkley's tendency to rumble is no accident. It is in his blood to mix it up with the best and then laugh about it afterwards. Therefore it seemed only obvious that his shoes be inspired and created with the same freedom and tenacity.

     Up in the battle ring are two of the best representations of Charles Barkley signature shoes. We are not just talking about classics here. These were the flagship kicks of the Golden Era, where Nike was at its best and the sneaker industry during its peak. One look at them and you should instantly recognize greatness. The mid 90's designs were so pure and inspirational it will still be talked about decades from now.

      CUSHIONING & PERFORMANCE: AMF CB sits atop the same platform (midsole, bottom and cushioning) as the more familiar Air Max Force (the CB was simply the AMF's signature designation for Barkley). It is solid in every way and provides the utmost protection against any shock impact. The best part of the chassis is that it doesn't feel like a big man's shoe and can provide the performance you normally expect from a guard's shoe.

      On the other hand, AM² CB is a shoe whose technology is second to few even by today's standards. We are talking about the cushioning unit that was THE benchmark for all basketball shoes since the mid-90's. The Air Max² technology uses multiple air chambers and dual pressures. The central unit contains low pressure (5 PSI) for softer cushioning while the side chambers use higher pressure air (25 PSI) for maximum performance and optima side-to-side stability. The combination works hand in hand for a balance of performance and luxury. While the AFM is no slouch either, a slight nod goes towards the AM² CB in this area.

	AFM CB	AM2 CB
Performance:	7.5	8
Cushioning:	8	8.5