Jordan Brand is set to drop a brand new Air Jordan 2 in June with the arrival of the Air Jordan 2 “Wings”. Part of the annual Jordan Wings Program, this Air Jordan 2 honors Howard ?H? White, Vice President of Jordan Brand for Nike, Inc., and founder of ?Believe to Achieve,? a national Nike youth movement.
Taking on a simple and clean color combination of White, Malachite, and Black, this Air Jordan 2 features a White leather construction all over the upper which is then joined by Black accents on the eyelets, laces, inner liner, and midsole. Malachite (green) is then seen on the heels and Wings logos on the tongues as well as on the outsole. Standout details include side panels made to resemble a pair of wings covered in feather print, a translucent heel piece with an ?H? to pays tribute to Howard ?H? White, as well as more “H” logos on the insoles. To cap off the look the sneaker comes with extra sets of laces with ?Power? and ?Belief? printed on the tips.
The Air Jordan 2 “Wings” is currently expected to release on June 10th for $210 via SNKRS (North America, EMEA and Greater China), and will be available in W 5/M 3.5 ? W 19.5/M 18. For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Air Jordan 2 Wings.
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ABOUT THE RELEASE: As a founding figure of the Jordan Brand with deep ties to the game, Howard ?H? White is uniquely part of the Jumpman DNA. He was a key voice in challenging the formula that there was no brand without the man on the court ? that the limits of Jordan Brand could only be defined by our own vision for excellence. And, while his journey with basketball may have started after building his own homemade hoop from trees in his Hampton, VA backyard ? it was his commitment to inspiring the next generation that laid some of the earliest foundations for the brand?s community programming ? including Jordan Brand Wings. Now, he?s known as the inimitable legend and multi-generational mentor who helped Air Jordan ? and countless others around the world ? take flight.
DESIGN INSPIRATION AND DETAILS:
? The shoe has been crafted to the original 1987 design specs, including the shoe?s shape, fit, and sock liner
(which is fully molded for enhanced comfort).
? The color inspiration for the shoe: White/Green/Black is inspired from the Kecoughtan High School
basketball team in Hampton, Virginia, where Howard ?H? White famously started on his first basketball
team (becoming an All-American and eventually an NBA draft pick).
? The heel counter is constructed with a translucent finish with a gold foil ?H? logo, representing both
Howard ?H? White?s iconic college jersey and setting a gold standard for oneself.
? The upper quarter panel is crafted with a hand sketched wings graphic (designed by Israel Mateo, Jordan
Brand Special Projects Footwear Designer). This is both a nod to the Jordan Brand Wings program, but
also to the belief it requires to take flight.
? The lace tips contain the words ?Power? and ?Belief? on each respective tip, inspired by ?H? and what he
has brought to the Jordan Brand (and new generations).
? The shoe will come in the original 1987 Air Jordan 2 packaging.
? The lower quarter panel and upper are crafted in all premium leather.
? The heel collar is constructed with a green metallic finish, with a white NIKE logo.
? The internal collar and tongue lining is constructed with a satin finish.
UPDATE (6/6): Here is another look at the Air Jordan 2 Wings. There are set to drop on June 10th for $210 via SNKRS (North America, EMEA and Greater China), and will be available in W 5/M 3.5 ? W 19.5/M 18.


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