Throwback Thursday: Nike Air Force V Low
Posted by Matt Halfhill | Sep 25, 2008|
Recently there has been much debate and talk in the Nice Kicks office about signature shoes from the 1990s thanks in large part to the return of the Air Penny II. Believe it or not, many future Hall of Famers were not lucky enough to enter the league and within a year or two have their own line of signature shoes named after them. Sure, NBA greats became synonymous with their shoes, but for quite a long time only Michael Jordan had a signature line from Nike while the rest represented Nike Flight and Nike Force. In the 1990-91 season, Big Chuck wore the Nike Air Force V Low on the court while putting up his second best season statistically in Philly with 27.6 points and 10.1 rebounds per game. Barkley also made it to his fifth of eleven consecutive All Star Game appearances that year, but the post season did not go their way. Unfortunately for Charles and Philly, the 76ers had to face Michael Jordan and company in the Eastern Conference Semifinals where the Bulls went on to win their first Championship. Many of the Nike Force classics from the late 80’s and early 90’s have been returning; however, the Air Force V still has not made its way back. These are the first game worn sneakers we’ve features on Throwback Thursday, so I suppose, when we say that Barkley “wore these” back in the day, that is a literal statement. Have a look after the jump at some large photos of these HUGE (sz 15.5) shoes. |
Nike Air Force V Low - Game worn and signed by Charles Barkley
Nike Air Force V Low - Game worn and signed by Charles Barkley
Nike Air Force V Low - Game worn and signed by Charles Barkley
Nike Air Force V Low - Game worn and signed by Charles Barkley
Nike Air Force V Low - Game worn and signed by Charles Barkley
Nike Air Force V Low - Game worn and signed by Charles Barkley
Nike Air Force V Low - Game worn and signed by Charles Barkley
Nike Air Force V Low - Game worn and signed by Charles Barkley
Dec 24, 2008 at 3:13 pm
This was my first pair of Nike Airs and I absolutely loved them. I think I was 12 or 13 when I had them. I’d definitely buy a pair if Nike brought them back. White/Blue was what I had.
Sep 26, 2008 at 11:58 pm
MAN, THIS BRINGS ME ME BACK MEMORIES… NIKE RULED THE NBA THEN… THERE WAS BARKLEY, PIPPEN, OF COURSE MJ, DAVID ROBINSON, TIM HARDAWAY, JASON KIDD, GP, ALONZO MOURNING… AND MANY MORE PLAYERS WHO HAD GREAT KICKS, I HAD THESE, SOME OLD PIPPENS, AND WISH I HAD THOSE 6′S… BUT YEAH, THOSE WERE THE DAYS…!
Sep 26, 2008 at 11:44 pm
Wat do the high top versions look like?
Sep 26, 2008 at 1:36 pm
not bad but i like them carmines more
Sep 26, 2008 at 11:55 am
lucky bastard
Sep 26, 2008 at 9:33 am
^ if I did that, then I would spoil all future Throwback Thursday’s
For those who were asking, I bought this pair and my other autographed Barkleys from the same seller. They were two seperate auctions and as I remember I got the AF180s for around $300, but these I won for $100.01
Sep 26, 2008 at 8:30 am
a matt u should really post a vid of all of your kicks i know u got sum HEAT!
Sep 26, 2008 at 8:12 am
my mistake… didn’t they come out at about the same time? i had a pair that were all navy blue and i remeber my friend having a pair that were black and white super high tops… was the only difference the air bubble?
Sep 26, 2008 at 4:05 am
those socks got my atention, Furr.
Sep 26, 2008 at 2:39 am
is it the camera angle is there a freakishly giant person standing behind the other 2 freakishly tall men at the front?
Sep 25, 2008 at 11:43 pm
Above the shopping network, a very wide variety, good price, I would like to thank our friends upstairs
Sep 25, 2008 at 11:24 pm
i’m a huge fan of the force series, and i’m desperately wanting the STS and the V to return.
the high cuts on the force line are just beautiful
Sep 25, 2008 at 8:41 pm
very nice pair
Sep 25, 2008 at 7:55 pm
THOSE LOOK LIKE A MIX BETWEEN THE 91 BO JACKSONS/THE AIR MAESTROS/ AND THE NIKE AIR FORCE 180S.
Sep 25, 2008 at 7:52 pm
Chuck played in the all-star game in Charlotte that season.
The next season he wore #32 in a season long tribute to Magic Johnson.
Sep 25, 2008 at 7:29 pm
wow, game worn, very impressive Matt and may I ask how much money these bad boys took from your wallet? …sounds like a pretty penny to me.
Sep 25, 2008 at 7:21 pm
Ayo YouKnow, id rock ur mom at reasonable price! AHA!
Sep 25, 2008 at 6:46 pm
i would roc em at a reasonble price.
Sep 25, 2008 at 6:30 pm
those were my 1st nike airs! lol white, black trim, orange swoosh! da shiznit!
Big Dix!
Sep 25, 2008 at 6:26 pm
is it just me or does that swoosh look a bit different? the rounded part doesn’t seem as full.. anyhow hope you kept your lunch down matt
Sep 25, 2008 at 5:53 pm
ajl,
Those are the ultra forces, but are too one of my fav all time. Glad to see them return, but I am holding out for better colors.
I did not meet Chuck, though I really would like to have the opportunity one day. I purchased these from an individual who was a collector of game worn/signed shoes who did get to meet him.
Please Nike, read these comments, BRING THE AIR FORCE V BACK!
Sep 25, 2008 at 5:48 pm
Carmines fire dem sir charles hard 2 doe lowkey
Sep 25, 2008 at 5:44 pm
haha chuck bout to get his pocket picked by mike
Sep 25, 2008 at 5:41 pm
AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME. MATT YOU ARE THE MAN.
Sep 25, 2008 at 5:33 pm
Balled in these in high school one of the most comfortable shoes ever. Nike needs to retro these soon.
Sep 25, 2008 at 5:27 pm
those Carmines look too fresh
Sep 25, 2008 at 4:58 pm
sir charles had some nice kicks in this pic but jordans carmines are what got my attention.
Sep 25, 2008 at 4:57 pm
ajl,
Those are the ultra forces. You think Matt wouldn’t know what he’s talking about?
Sep 25, 2008 at 4:40 pm
I would really not mind having a pair of these in my closet
Sep 25, 2008 at 4:34 pm
they are being retroed, go to eastbay… they have a black white and red colorway
Sep 25, 2008 at 4:27 pm
Sweet! Did you meet Big Chuck or were they signed when you bought them Matt? GO PHILLIES!!!!!
Sep 25, 2008 at 4:16 pm
Looks like Jordan’s foot is about to rip out of those 6’s. Nice pic tho!
Sep 25, 2008 at 4:14 pm
Nice did ja see what MJ is rocking oh weee both are some sikk ish
Sep 25, 2008 at 4:00 pm
I have these unfortunately back then i was 21 and i didnt take care of my sneakers and i kept them i a hot basement not in a cool closet that i have now so they cracked