"Varsity Royal" Touches Down on the Air Jordan 2 Low

Looking back at last year, Jordan Brand made one thing clear: 2022 was the year of the Air Jordan 2. From collaborations with artists and brands from around the world to revisiting classic colorways, the AJ2 stood out as a preferred silhouette for the Jumpman team. With 2023 rapidly approaching its midpoint, the division has shown no signs of slowing down -- especially with the Air Jordan 2 Low. The old school sneaker has made noise throughout the year with fresh takes such as the "Seersucker" pair joined by throwback looks like the "UNC" colorway.Now, the low-top design takes on "Varsity Royal" accents on a white leather upper. This blue hue is visible at the laces, linework, heel and a portion of the rubber outsole. Elsewhere, black offers contrast at the lining and midsole with an off-white shade adorning the outsole. The resulting color arrangement is comparable to the sought-after fragment design x Air Jordan 1s, balancing the four colors in a familiar fashion.Nike has yet to divulge its release plans for the Air Jordan 2 Low "Varsity Royal," however, it's expected to touch down on shelves July 6 via Nike SNKRS and select retailers at a price of $150 USD.For more of the latest news from the ever-expanding footwear industry, the Hypebeast team sat down with Crenshaw Skate Club founder Tobey McIntosh for the latest edition of Sole Mates. Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast

"Varsity Royal" Touches Down on the Air Jordan 2 Low

Looking back at last year, Jordan Brand made one thing clear: 2022 was the year of the Air Jordan 2. From collaborations with artists and brands from around the world to revisiting classic colorways, the AJ2 stood out as a preferred silhouette for the Jumpman team. With 2023 rapidly approaching its midpoint, the division has shown no signs of slowing down -- especially with the Air Jordan 2 Low. The old school sneaker has made noise throughout the year with fresh takes such as the "Seersucker" pair joined by throwback looks like the "UNC" colorway.

Now, the low-top design takes on "Varsity Royal" accents on a white leather upper. This blue hue is visible at the laces, linework, heel and a portion of the rubber outsole. Elsewhere, black offers contrast at the lining and midsole with an off-white shade adorning the outsole. The resulting color arrangement is comparable to the sought-after fragment design x Air Jordan 1s, balancing the four colors in a familiar fashion.

Nike has yet to divulge its release plans for the Air Jordan 2 Low "Varsity Royal," however, it's expected to touch down on shelves July 6 via Nike SNKRS and select retailers at a price of $150 USD.

For more of the latest news from the ever-expanding footwear industry, the Hypebeast team sat down with Crenshaw Skate Club founder Tobey McIntosh for the latest edition of Sole Mates.

Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast