This Unreleased Air Jordan 2 Prototype is Going Up for Auction
An interesting part of Michael Jordan’s signature shoe history.
Following the success of the Air Jordan 1, Nike‘s Jordan Brand had the heavy task of creating a follow-up that would match the popularity of Michael Jordan‘s debut signature shoe. Storied footwear designers Peter Moore and Bruce Kilgore took on the task of creating the Air Jordan 2, a distinct installment in the Air Jordan. The shoe looked to capture a sense of sophistication, fueled by Moore and Kilgore’s trip to Italy and inspiration drawn from the construction of the country’s luxury footwear.
But before the Air Jordan 2 design that we know today there was a prototype that continued more elements of the AJ1. The unreleased Air Jordan 2 Prototype is defined by the use of faux reptile skin leather, high-top ankle, molded heel counters, upper perforations, eyelets, and the notable first appearance of Jordan Brand’s Wings motif. Offering a chance to own an interesting part of Michael Jordan’s signature shoe history, the shoe in a “Black/White” colorway marked by weathering is now up for auction.
Bidding is currently at $525 USD for the unreleased Air Jordan 2 Prototype currently on auction via Heritage Auctions until June 21.
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