Air-Jordan > AIR JORDAN II

The Jordan II was designed by Bruce Kilgore and just as its predecessor it showed a great innovative design. The low-tops were very stylish, produced in Italy and were far from the ordinary nike basketball shoe. Surprisingly this is the only Air Jordan II ever that has not been made in a black version. There were sketches and prototypes of a black leather AJ II but it never became reality. Why? Nobody has the answer. The white/black Jordan II 's were retroed in 1994 in limited quantities. Just like the Jordan I's they sold very poorly and were found on discount racks on Footlockers nationwide.

Air Jordan II - Air Jordan 2
Original Release

Air Jordan Original 2 (II) White / Red
Air Jordan Original 2 (II) White / Black
Air Jordan Original 2 (II) White / Black Low
Air Jordan Original 2 (II) Low White / Red

Retro Release

Air Jordan 2 (II) 1994 Retro White - Red - Black
Air Jordan 2 (II) 1994 Retro Low White - Red - Black
Air Jordan 2 (II) Retro White / Varsity Red / Black
Air Jordan 2 (II) Retro Low White / Black - Varsity Red
Air Jordan 2 (II) Retro Black / Chrome
Air Jordan 2 (II) Retro Melo White / Columbia Blue - Varsity Maize
Air Jordan 2 (II) Retro Low White / University Blue - Black
Air Jordan 2 (II) Retro Low White / Metallic Silver - Varsity Maize
Air Jordan 2 (II) Retro Womens Low White / Light Steel Grey - Real Pink
Air Jordan 2 (II) Retro Doernbecher Charity
Air Jordan 2 (II) Retro White / Varsity Red Countdown Pack

The Air Jordan 2 debuted in the 1986/1987 season featuring a full length air sole and very supportive midsole. The Air Jordan 2 again stood out from all of the other basketball shoes with a faux lizard skin on the side of the shoe. The Air Jordan 2 also separated itself from all other sneakers since it was made in Italy. The Air Jordan 2 was also the only Jordan shoe to not originally be made in black.

Successful Sneakers - Successful Season

Along with great sneakers came great success on the court. While wearing the Air Jordan 2, Michael Jordan scored an average of 37.1 points per game and took his first of seven consecutive scoring titles. Jordan also scored 40 points in 9 straight games during the season and also put 61 up against Atlanta Hawks.

Along with all the buckets came awards. Next to the Air Jordan 2 in his display case, Jordan can place the slam dunk contest trophy, All-Star Game appearance, and was named to first team All-NBA.

Are they that different?!

Like the Air Jordan 1, the Air Jordan 2 had a horrible first appearance as a retro. The Air Jordan 2 was brought back in 1994 and 1995 and sold poorly. From discount racks at Footlocker to the back row at Ross, these shoes were abundant at pennies on the dollar.

Following the trend of all other re-retros, the Air Jordan 2 was brought back again in its original color White/Black-Red in 2004 and sold quite well. The Air Jordan 2 was also the first retro Jordans to be made in a limited “player exclusive” colorway that was sold to the public. The Melo Jordan 2’s came out in April of 2004 with much success, selling out opening day.

The Air Jordan 2 is a pretty tuff find for the originals as well as the first retros. Due to its soft midsole, the Air Jordan 2 would crack very easily and either thrown out or demoted to grass cutting status. Every now and again a 1995 retro Air Jordan 2 will pop up; however, it is a rare find in brand new condition.