The Air Jordan
II (2)
Head Designer: Bruce Kilgore
Michael scored an average 37.1 points per game
in the 86-87 season and became the first player
since Wilt Chamberlain to top 3,000 points in
a season. In November/December he scored 40 points
or more in nine straight games. On April 16th
he scored a total of 61 points against the Atlanta
Hawks setting a new NBA record. Michael also played
in the All-Star Game, won the Slam-Dunk Championship,
and was named to the All-NBA First Team.
No black leather in Italy?
The Air 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
basketball shoe.
Surprisingly this is the only Air Jordan 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? ...noone
knows...
Another retro setback
The white/black AJ II's were retroed in 1994 in
limited quantities. Just like the I's they sold
very poorly and were found on discount racks on
Footlockers nationwide.
Maybe a re-retro of this shoe is not very far
away. The I's were just released and they have
been selling extremely well. Also maybe a retro+
model in black leather would be interesting, wouldn't
it? |
