Air Jordan 2: The Definitive Guide to Colorways

The second signature sneaker for Michael Jordan. Today we take a look at the lineage of the Air Jordan II.

The second signature sneaker for Michael Jordan, we're taking a look at the lineage of the Air Jordan 2.

Originally released in 1987, the Air Jordan 2 was designed by Bruce Kilgore. The sneakers were made in Italy, providing a premium feel to them. They released in two colorways, available in high and low top. In 1994 they were retroed for the first time, one colorway was released in high and low. Somewhere in-between 1994 and 2001, the original molds to the Air Jordan 2 were lost and broken. This would result in Jordan Brand not being able to retro the Air Jordan 2 ever again. Their solution, the short-lived Nu' Retro Air Jordan 2, which was released in three colorways in 2003 and featured a shrouded upper, sitting atop a new sole.

All was not lost as Jordan Brand was able to recover one of the original molds to the Air Jordan 2, and they would be re-released for their first retro run in 2004. Three high top colorways were released along with two low tops. This included a limited edition "Melo" pair, which was identical to a player exclusive pair Carmelo Anthony wore throughout the 2003-04 NBA season, without the "Melo" personalizatons. In 2005 the Air Jordan 2 Retro Low continued with one-off colorways for both men and women.

The Air Jordan 2 Retro would return in 2007 and become the first Air Jordan to be included in Nike's Doernbecher Freestyle collection. In 2008, the Air Jordan 2 Retro was included in the Jordan 21/2 Collezione 'Countdown' Pack, and a limited edition 'Eminem' pair was released as an online exclusive, limited to 313 pairs. 2010 would mark the second retro run of the Air Jordan 2. Eight colorways would release including the original white, black and red pair for a third time. Jordan Brand would also switch things up on the Air Jordan 2 this time around, replacing "Nike" on the back heel of all the non-OG colorways with "Jordan," and "Air" on the back of the "Bin23" and "Silver Anniversary" pairs.

We would have to wait until 2014 before we would see the Air Jordan 2 Retro again. Five colorways were released, including the original white/red colorway, which was last seen in 2008s Countdown Pack. In 2015 Don C teamed up with Jordan Brand on a limited edition colorway of the Air Jordan 2. Inspired by the original, they feature premium materials and came in special packaging. 2016 looks promising for Air Jordan 2 fans as Jordan Brand has a slew of releases already planned.

With remastered Air Jordan retros in full swing, let's take a look at the history of the Air Jordan 2 from its first release up to the most recent retro.

1. Air Jordan II

Air Jordan II OG White Black

2. Air Jordan II

Air Jordan II OG White Red

3. Air Jordan II Low

Air Jordan II Low OG White Black

4. Air Jordan II Low

Air Jordan II Low OG White Red

5. Air Jordan 2 Retro

Air Jordan 2 Retro White Red Black 1994

6. Air Jordan 2 Retro Low

Air Jordan 2 Retro Low White Red Black 1994

7. Air Jordan 2 Retro

Air Jordan 2 Retro White Varsity Red Black 2004

8. Air Jordan 2 Retro

Air Jordan 2 Retro Black Chrome 2004

9. Air Jordan 2 Retro

Air Jordan 2 Retro White University Blue Varsity Maize Melo

10. Air Jordan 2 Retro Low

Air Jordan 2 Retro Low White Black Varsity Red 2004

11. Ar Jordan 2 Retro Low

Ar Jordan 2 Retro Low White Midnight Navy Varsity Blue

12. Air Jordan 2 Retro Low

Air Jordan 2 Retro Low White Metallic Silver Varsity Maize

13. Air Jordan 2 Retro Low Women's

Air Jordan 2 Retro Low Women's White Light Steel Grey Real Pink

14. Air Jordan 2 Retro DB

Air Jordan 2 Retro DB Black Pro Gold Lucky Green

15. Air Jordan 2 Retro CDP

Air Jordan 2 Retro CDP White Varsity Red Neutral Grey

16. Air Jordan 2 Retro x Eminem

Air Jordan 2 Retro Black Varsity Red Stealth Eminem

17. Air Jordan 2 Retro

Air Jordan 2 Retro White Metallic Silver Natural Grey

18. Air Jordan 2 Retro Premio

Air Jordan 2 Retro Premio Dark Cinder Black BIN23

19. Air Jordan 2 Retro QF

Air Jordan 2 Retro QF White Black Varsity Red

20. Air Jordan 2 Retro QF

Air Jordan 2 Retro QF University Blue Black White

21. Air Jordan 2 Retro QF

Air Jordan 2 Retro QF Black White

22. Air Jordan 2 Retro QF

Air Jordan 2 Retro QF Varsity Red Black White

23. Air Jordan 2 Retro QF

Air Jordan 2 Retro QF Classic Green Black White

24. Air Jordan 2 Retro QF

Air Jordan 2 Retro QF Del Sol Black White

25. Air Jordan 2 Retro

Air Jordan 2 Retro Black Infrared23 Pure Platinum White

26. Air Jordan 2 Retro

Air Jordan 2 Retro White Dark Concord Black Wolf Grey

27. Air Jordan 2 Retro

Air Jordan 2 Retro Nightshade Volt Ice Black Pure Platinum

28. Air Jordan 2 Retro

Air Jordan 2 Retro Iron Purple Infrared23 Dark Concord Black

29. Air Jordan 2 Retro

Air Jordan 2 Retro White Varsity Red Cement Grey

30. Air Jordan 2 Retro x Don C

Air Jordan 2 Retro x Don C Bright Blue Metallic Gold University Red

31. Air Jordan 2 Retro

Air Jordan 2 Retro Black Fire Pink Photo Blue Atomic Orange

32. Air Jordan 2 Retro x Don C

Air Jordan 2 Retro x Don C Beach Metallic Gold University Red

33. Air Jordan 2 Retro

Air Jordan 2 Retro Black Varsity Red

34. Air Jordan 2 Retro

Air Jordan 2 Retro White Black Cool Grey Wing It