AIR JORDAN 2 Michael Jordan's second signature model, the Air Jordan 2 first debuted in November 1986, and was designed by Bruce Killgore/Peter Moore. Created with high-end luxury in mind, the AJ2 was notable for its rich leather upper, lizard skin-style detailing, and noticeable lack of a Swoosh.

Nike and Air Jordan are not separate companies but rather two distinct brands under the same corporate umbrella. Air Jordan operates as a subsidiary of Nike, with its own dedicated team responsible for designing, marketing, and distributing the Air Jordan line of products.

The Air Jordan 2 is the least popular Air Jordan of all time - a complete turnaround from its predecessor. Although not many people prefer this model, it's not a terrible performer on court. For its time, it pioneered the use of premium materials on performance basketball sneakers.

Making its debut in 1986, the AJ2 was the cool younger sibling of its famous predecessor—a sleeker and more pared-down version of the iconic AJ1. With premium leather and Nike Air underfoot, this throwback serves the ultimate combo of wearability and style. Leather feels luxurious and adds durability.