Just Don X Air Jordan 2 (Italian-Made)
UPDATE: Jordan Brand are kicking off the launch of Station 23 with a bang! The Just Don x Air Jordan 2 will be re-released in limited numbers exclusively at the Jordan flagship store's grand opening on October 24th. If you live in the Chi-Town area this is an event not to be missed. There is a heat aplenty on offer including the , , , and . The very first Air Jordan XX3 retro, the , will also be released on the 24th, exclusive to Station 23. Station 23 is located at 32 South State Street, Chicago.
UPDATE: Nike official flicks just landed. Making their debut January 31 in very limited number via select Jumpman accounts.
The Air Jordan 2 is notable for many reasons, one being that it is considered an ugly blight on an otherwise victorious streak of early Jordan silhouettes; and another being that it was the only Jordan to be produced in Italy. Back in the 1980s, that designation actually meant something – before Asian sweatshops were moved to impoverished areas of Italy with equal wages – and the AJ2 featured leathers of undeniably high quality. This new collaboration on the model with Just Don, those purveyors of exotic snapbacks helmed by Kanye protege Don C, pays tribute to that Italian history, delivering the model in blue quilted leathers, with hits of red and a super soft touch of green (hello, Italian flag). While we doubt this was made in Italy, we're digging the attention to detail in the whole package, with a gilded red box and dust bag housing the sneaks, while gold Air Jordan pins and swing tags conclude the classy affair. The Just Don x Air Jordan 2 'Italian-Made' pack should be due out very soon. We got the hot tip on this one courtesy of Asian sensations, .
- Originally published January 12, 2015.