Chris Gibbs and UNION Los Angeles continue to push Jordan Brand design in vintage-inspired directions that feel new and look fresh.
For the 35th anniversary of the Air Jordan 2, UNION took a luxury-inspired style and flipped it, adding an alternative array of premium details in a muted Grey Fog colourway.
Taking textiles from their own history in streetwear culture, they have created an upper that is a mixed materials maverick—combining durable canvas and rich suede for an unexpected effect. For a modern, colourful twist on a classic silhouette, the suede mid-panel is perforated instead of featuring the AJ2’s lizard-like textured leather, allowing an Equator Blue accent to create a pop of heritage flavour. A custom Jumpman label on the tongue sits alongside a sample tag-inspired UNION woven label and UNION lace tab.
Look out for the UNION x Air Jordan 2 “Grey Fog” to release on Thursday, 21 April 2022 via Nike SNKRS ZA (12:00), for the retail price of R 4,199.95.
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