This was the first Air Jordan in the line that did not have any distinctive "Nike Air" on the outer portions of the shoe. A few things were no longer featured on the new model, such as the visible air sole, the Nike Air logo, and the translucent soles. This shoe introduced the huarache technology which allowed the shoes to better conform to the user's foot. The Air Jordan VII was released in 1992 with a new design by Tinker Hatfield. The shoe originally retailed at $100 when it was released from 1986 to 1987. MJ only got to wear the Air Jordan II for 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 featured on the upper, though "Nike" was stitched across the heel counter. The AJ II introduced better cushioning with a polyurethane midsole and a full-length encapsulated Nike Air capsule for maximum comfort. This design aesthetic would factor into the Air Jordan line later in the series.
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The AJ II 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 intended to cushion's MJ's sore feet. In early tests, MJ actually 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 unique in that it was made in Italy. 1, and will be available for purchase at and global retailers for a suggested retail price of $140.The success of the Air Jordan I encouraged Nike to release a new Air Jordan in 1986 for the new basketball season. The Jordan Super.Fly 3 will launch in two colorways on Oct. A sock-like inner sleeve and padded Achilles notch on the upper delivers a comfortable all-over fit. The webbed straps wrap around the foot and integrate the laces for fit throughout the midfoot. The shoe also features the Flight Web fit system, which creates a stabilizing lockdown and adds support during powerful cuts and jumps. Inspired by a sonic boom, the upper design brings the inspiration of the shoe to life in a vibrant pattern that is sure to be noticed as players around the world take flight in the Jordan Super.Fly 3. On the shoe’s upper, synthetic overlays add additional structure on the toe and heel, as well as lightweight textile quarter panels to create a strong and durable exterior. The outsole pattern draws inspiration from the AJ XX9, with a multidirectional traction, that provides durability and reliable response on a variety of surfaces. “I really like that Flight Plate not only makes me feel more powerful throughout the game, but also gives me confidence when I’m taking flight.” “For the Jordan Super.Fly 3, I really wanted a shoe that allowed me to gain an explosive edge on court – with speed and my lift,” said Griffin, who will wear the shoe in the upcoming season. The team incorporated an evolved FlightPlate to provide the power for flight – with the addition of a tendril for a smoother heel-to-toe transition, while amplifying energy return from the Nike Zoom unit in the forefront. With Griffin’s high-flying game being the inspiration to the design, the goal was to create a shoe that helps him jump even higher, with greater explosiveness. A team of designers, working with Blake Griffin as muse, created a game-tested design to ensure optimal performance capabilities powered by flight. With basketball season just around the corner, Jordan Brand unveils the latest iteration of the performance basketball powerhouse, the Jordan Super.Fly 3. Continue reading to familiarize yourself with the first two colorways for this new pair of Air Jordans and give us your two cents on the new Jordan Super.Fly 3 in the comments section.
The upper features the new Flight Web system for lockdown as well as some wavy lines inspired by sonic booms. Blake Griffin will return to the court this season in the Jordan Super.Fly 3, a pure performance basketball shoe that takes cues from the Air Jordan XX9 and from Blake’s explosive style of play.