Air Jordan 2. This is the only pair of Air Jordans that is not in black and does not bear the Nike swoosh logo. Air Jordan 2, which was released after Michael Jordan’s rookie year (1987-1988), was inspired by a 19th century Italian woman’s boot.
A departure from its predecessor but no less innovative, the AJ2 turned a corner in terms of style, relegating the "Wings" logo to the tongue and relying on subtle accents rather than the in-your-face design of the first Jordan for its look. This is the shoe perhaps most often featured in the highlight reels as it was Mike’s ride for the ’86-’87 season in which he averaged 37.1 points per game and won the slam dunk competition during All-Star weekend. Although it inspired less controversy than its forerunner, sales were similar, and by the time it was released there was already speculation concerning the third installment in the series.
Further information
- The AJ2 was produced in Italy and was the only Jordan of which a black version was not made available, despite initial plans.
