Nike Air Max 98 Gets Charlotte Hornets-Inspired Colorway

BYAlexander ColeUpdated on September 26, 20223.4K Views

Nike Air Max 98

The new Air Max's will have Hornets fans drooling.

The NBA All-Star game is in just a few weeks and the weekend of festivities will be taking place in Charlotte, the home of the Charlotte Hornets. As they usually do, Nike has begun to announce a lineup of All-Star game sneakers. Most of the time these kicks are basketball related and have something to do with the host city. Other times, the brand likes to switch it up and honor a specific player. The Beaverton brand has just unveiled a brand new Air Max 98 that isn't necessarily associated with the All-Star game, but certainly takes on the spirit of the Hornets jerseys.

These kicks are listed as having a "Court Purple/Terra Blush-Spirit Teal" colorway. The outsole is teal while more teal can be found on the leather upper. Meanwhile, the toebox is laced in purple leather. There are also teal and purple accents throughout the primarily white tongue and upper.

Nike Air Max 98 Gets Charlotte Hornets-Inspired Colorway

Image via Nike

According to Sole Collector, these don't have an official release date but expect them to drop around All-Star weekend for $160 USD.

Check out the full details of the show courtesy of Sole Collector:

Nike Air Max 98
Release Date: TBD
Color: Court Purple/Terra Blush-Spirit Teal
Style #: 640744-500
Price: $160

Will you be looking to cop these?

About The Author

Alexander Cole

Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.