

It had several re-releases as the Jordan Retro 2. The shoe retailed at $100 when it was released from 1986 to 1987. Michael Jordan wore the Air Jordan II for a shortened 18 games in the 1986–87 season due to a broken foot.

The Air Jordan II was the first Jordan not to have the Nike swoosh on the upper, though "Nike" was stitched across the heel counter.

This design aesthetic would factor into the Air Jordan line later in the series. It featured a faux lizard skin and swooping lines that resembled the detailing of a sports car. The shoe bore a similar silhouette to the Nike Air Python that would release the following year. The Air Jordan II featured a full-length Air-Sole unit and a polyurethane midsole. In early tests, Michael Jordan wore a prototype that fused the upper of the original Air Jordan with the cushioning being designed for the new model. Designed by Peter Moore and Bruce Kilgore, the Air Jordan II was originally made in Italy. You may have to select a menu option or click a button.The success of the Air Jordan I encouraged Nike to release a new Air Jordan in 1986 for the new basketball season.

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