Jordan 2 Retro 2016 Low Chicago

Living up to the success of the Air Jordan 1 was no small task, so Nike enlisted two of its most accomplished designers, Bruce Kilgore and Peter Moore, to collaborate on the newest Air Jordan design.

Kilgore, who created the Air Force 1 in 1982, and Moore, who designed the Air Jordan 1, decided to develop a shoe that could perform on the court and still look great with a suit.

Nike was able to achieve the elegance of the Air Jordan 2 by producing them in Italy using premium Italian leather and faux iguana skin. They also eliminated the large Swoosh logo for a cleaner look. Although the Nike signature appears on the heel and the outsole, this was the first sneaker to feature Air Jordan as the primary branding with the iconic Wings logo on the tongue.

The new Air Jordan design also underwent performance upgrades, including a speed lacing system, foam midsoles, larger air units in the heel for more support and a large heel cup wrapping the rear of the shoe for stability.

Jordan 2 Retro Low Chicago 2016

Reintroducing an OG colorway from 1987, the Air Jordan 2 Retro Low 'Chicago' dropped in 2016. The low-top design follows the original silhouette to the letter, but designer Bruce Kilgore added tonal faux-lizard texture onto a premium leather upper. The Chicago color scheme is consistent throughout the entire design, with a Nike-branded sock liner and an Air Jordan Wings logo on the tongue. Naturally, the cushioning and shock-absorbing sole boast Nike Air technology. Made in Italy, these leather Jordans give a nod to reptilian materials and motifs typical of high-end accessories. The shoe was retroed previously in 2005.

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