Jordan 2 Retro Low Midnight Navy 2016 - 309837-141

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 Midnight Navy 2016 - 309837-141

The Jordan 2 Retro Low Midnight Navy takes inspiration from the university that Michael Jordan attended. It has a white leather base, lizard texture overlays, and blue detailing. Blue appears at the tongue's lining, the heel, and the heel of the outsole. Midnight Navy adorns the midsole, lining, and other details. The sneakers are fitted with polyurethane foam midsoles for responsive cushioning. Thick rubber and a combination of rectangular and circular patterns make up the outsoles. The Jordan 2 Retro Low Midnight Navy was released on May 21, 2016.