Why The Air Jordan 2 Failed

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  • The Air Jordan 2 doesn't get the attention it deserves. When I say that it failed, I mean it was a "commercial" failure. The history of the Air Jordan 2 spans over 20 years and it still viewed by many as the black sheep of the Jordan line. In this video, we give you a history lesson on the Jordan 2 and why we think its such an under appreciated sneaker.
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  • @NachoAverageFinds
    @NachoAverageFinds  4 ปีที่แล้ว +262

    Yo!! 4 Seconds into the video the I said "Hood Kids". My apologies if that offends you. It was a poor choice of words on my end. I meant no disrespect by it. To be fair, I actually grew up in the hood so it felt natural to say it that way. Also before you call me a "stupid white boy" I'm actually 100% Mexican lol I remember having to learn English as a little kid living in the hood. If you want to unsub I totally get it. Please know that I'm sorry and I take the L seriously.

    • @aaronlee8387
      @aaronlee8387 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I love the video the facts are on point !! the Bin 23 is a very comfortable shoe cant wait to see more

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@aaronlee8387 Appreciate it Aaron!

    • @Hazztech
      @Hazztech 4 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      Don't apologize to the PC crowd

    • @Maroon_pill_talk
      @Maroon_pill_talk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      lapse of judgment you should you should do the video over

    • @Maroon_pill_talk
      @Maroon_pill_talk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Hazztech no it was racist because he's not black f****** idiot

  • @bigbruh6852
    @bigbruh6852 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1248

    The more I look at a jordan 2 makes me want a pair even more

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      bruh bruh haha I felt the same way making this video

    • @francishlr
      @francishlr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Same

    • @alejandroserrano7755
      @alejandroserrano7755 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Believe me, like a lot of bulky retro kicks, they look way better on feet. Try the melo 2s they are easy to wear.

    • @rickr5205
      @rickr5205 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Id want em cuz not alot of people got em..Thats why i got blacktoe 14s..

    • @623azleo
      @623azleo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I bought a pair last year, they are way doper on feet

  • @mava1559
    @mava1559 4 ปีที่แล้ว +452

    Props to my man Bill Murray rocking them in Space Jam.

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Damn I didn't know that! I would have snuck the clip in there. Thanks Manny!

    • @aidanwhitley1499
      @aidanwhitley1499 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      if they put a swoosh on the 2 it might look better

    • @moriellymoproblems7842
      @moriellymoproblems7842 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Don't you mean Dan Aykroyd? /s

    • @robbasegeak1249
      @robbasegeak1249 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Swear to god!

    • @AO17
      @AO17 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@moriellymoproblems7842 what you did there, I see it.

  • @ricardodelapena6073
    @ricardodelapena6073 4 ปีที่แล้ว +152

    I think the 2s were the most innovative and therefore deserving of the most respect for blowing everything up. The 1s aren’t too much different than the Air Forces or Dunks for the time but the 2’s were totally original and different from the prevailing bb sneakers silhouettes. On top of that, no swoosh, which seems crazy. From there you can see the evolution into the 3’s then 4’s, my two personal favorites. I really never got why the 1s were a big deal. Could have just as easily been AF1s, Dunks of whatever 3 eyelid shoe in Bulls colorway. The 2s set it off.

    • @R9naldo
      @R9naldo ปีที่แล้ว +6

      1s are way superior to Forced or Dunks. You don't get a sneaker legacy like that for no reason

    • @lilmonke2190
      @lilmonke2190 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      1s are what started this sneaker culture we have now, and I don’t see how you can say they’re more innovative almost all of the silhouettes after them. None of the innovations from the 2s really stuck either except the removal of the swoosh which really wasn’t that crazy

    • @FabiTheColor
      @FabiTheColor ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@lilmonke2190 Is that so? How about the use of a foam midsole, the use of fake animal print or the plastic eyelets also present in the 3. Check your facts

    • @hdtv00
      @hdtv00 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      This comment right here nailed it. The Jordan 2's are the reason you're even making videos about shoes...they started the entire premium shoe lines. The Jordan 1 was worn by everyone at the time , meaning every college team had their colorway's to match their team colors. They slapped red and white on them called them Jordan's..they weren't special. But the 2's started the entire history of special premium shoes. The 2's indeed did set it all off.

    • @walterwhite1
      @walterwhite1 ปีที่แล้ว

      They just ugly as fuck

  • @chriscasares3512
    @chriscasares3512 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I am 49 years old. I have been wearing Js my whole life...starting with the Chicago 1 in '85. The one pair that eluded me from the 1 to the 11 growing up was the 2. 35 years later I copped the Chicago 2 'Reimagined'. I cannot stress what a gorgeous shoe this is in hand.

  • @CoolHands2009
    @CoolHands2009 4 ปีที่แล้ว +306

    Its so hard to get Jordan 2s. I wish they would retro them more often.

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Yeah man they don't get any love

    • @aeiouvowels7305
      @aeiouvowels7305 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Luke Grady StockX

    • @russoformoso
      @russoformoso 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True! Only time I’ve seen 2’s were on one of our school’s coaches and a place surrounded by outlets.

    • @JCR1992
      @JCR1992 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Luke Grady same here especially the high top ones. I got the low top Chicago’s back in 2016 and the Melo colorway but that’s it

    • @NPFfumbi
      @NPFfumbi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And in the original color

  • @joecool9739
    @joecool9739 4 ปีที่แล้ว +836

    The Jordan 2: Simple, elegant, luxurious.

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Agreed

    • @mirosawirzyk5247
      @mirosawirzyk5247 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      As Low yes, the normal version Nooooo

    • @yaboi_mac4843
      @yaboi_mac4843 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@NachoAverageFinds I like the air Jordan 2 but I really hate how Jordan brand retro the 2s and put everything right but on the bottom put Jordan why not put Nike on the bottom like the 80s version I wish Jordan brand can make there shoes like how they used to be like

    • @fernandoreyes680
      @fernandoreyes680 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@yaboi_mac4843 True, but that's not really the only reason people aren't buying them

    • @yaboi_mac4843
      @yaboi_mac4843 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      fernando reyes true but Nike need to stop retroing the Jordan line and stop making them look different even the Air Force 1 make it have everything the shoes had in the 80s the original Air Force 1 had durible treads like the originals

  • @malice7858
    @malice7858 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    I can wear Jordan 2’s for the rest of my life!! 2’s are my favorite Jordan’s of all time.

    • @yesyoucan7877
      @yesyoucan7877 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      No taste

    • @joshuamorales1095
      @joshuamorales1095 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@yesyoucan7877 no you

    • @mrban1419
      @mrban1419 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The university reds are the best color way not crazy about many others though

    • @JM-qt5mg
      @JM-qt5mg 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mrban1419 Na the black suede ones are fire

    • @mrban1419
      @mrban1419 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JM-qt5mg the decons? Yeah those are okay I got the mint decon 2s I’m just not a all black person I need some color ways to match with

  • @Kickzsince86
    @Kickzsince86 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    They didn't fail, I love em. Want the OG ones.

    • @russellhowardjr.9894
      @russellhowardjr.9894 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Mopar man Co-sign! I love them as well. They’re my favs.

    • @Kickzsince86
      @Kickzsince86 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@russellhowardjr.9894 💯

  • @robbasegeak1249
    @robbasegeak1249 4 ปีที่แล้ว +219

    2’a are the most underrated Jordan ever, and I didn’t like them at all till I got a pair in 04, I was in 7th grade and man they became one of my favorite shoes ever, listened to Curren$y say they one of his favorite Jordan’s. Funny thing I bought a pair randomly and went to a Curren$y concert that day and he ended up signing them that day.

    • @broimpeccable4219
      @broimpeccable4219 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      That’s dope 🤙

    • @casualworker45
      @casualworker45 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Don't forget when Curren$y freestyled to Camp Lo's song called "Luchini aka This It It". Curren$y started it off by saying "Spitta nigga, what it do, what it does/Jordan #2's wit my socks pulled up". That line hit so hard because I felt the same way when I rock my 2004 Jordan 2 "Melo". #JETLIFE

    • @tripplejoshua32
      @tripplejoshua32 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Great Story. Awesome to see culture grow. And unify folks. Especially for those of us Blessed to be living in the now with such great access to tons of kicks. For cheap or the sky is definitely the limit now days but definitely amazing especially for those of us who grew up and had to wear some bammer kicks in elementary or whatever. ✌️✌️

    • @JM-qt5mg
      @JM-qt5mg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Brow too. How old are u? I got a black suede pair in 7th grade. Most comfortable Jordan ever. And my favorite

    • @raccs600
      @raccs600 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JM-qt5mg I know the exact pair you’re talking about

  • @gregorybellii5662
    @gregorybellii5662 4 ปีที่แล้ว +211

    It's crazy because I love this Air jordan shoe. It's very comfortable too. I wish nike would do a proper retro of this shoe in the og colorways. It's way overdue

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      It gets no love right?

    • @gregorybellii5662
      @gregorybellii5662 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@NachoAverageFinds none whatsoever and I hate it

    • @aakashbadree5617
      @aakashbadree5617 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      They made on in 2016 and they warmed the outlet shelves for almost three years

    • @FELIPE8226M
      @FELIPE8226M 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      ElasticNine26 😂

    • @Force1don
      @Force1don 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I couldn’t agree more. We need this in og 1987 form!!

  • @Fineartz334
    @Fineartz334 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    For me personally, it was the 2 that made me fall in love with Air Jordans. The Chicago colorway is a must have🔥🔥🔥

    • @AREYdaABBOT
      @AREYdaABBOT ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same for me as well!

    • @vadwvea7153
      @vadwvea7153 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      now that ive seen this comment im gonna cop since they r coming out this month

    • @bigginge0337
      @bigginge0337 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@vadwvea7153 hope you got lucky. Got mine today

    • @meriamkaratuan9633
      @meriamkaratuan9633 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@vadwvea7153 ok ⁹

  • @adonisb39
    @adonisb39 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    The Jordan 2 is one the comfiest shoes I’ve ever played ball in considering how old they are it’s amazing they play so well and I love how simple and elegant they are!

  • @stefanurquelle7736
    @stefanurquelle7736 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    The Jordan II would sell like hotcakes if they did premium material fashion house collabs with them. People would buy just for the hype. Imagine a Gucci or Versace rendition of these.

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      LoneWolf I know right. That’s what they’re meant for!

    • @alejandroserrano7755
      @alejandroserrano7755 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Don C pulled them off really well doing them like this.

    • @justinlorenzo8553
      @justinlorenzo8553 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You know what you’re talking about.

    • @slash3503
      @slash3503 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Funny to see comments like this after the Off White pair

    • @jordanflores5687
      @jordanflores5687 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah ppl are morons I'd buy them in a solid decent colorway

  • @beastdawg349
    @beastdawg349 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I personally like them, I like how they have that classic, old skool look and vibe to them

    • @LB-it3ts
      @LB-it3ts 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The 2’s were a good shoe just hard to keep the side of the sole clean

  • @alessandrocerioli2151
    @alessandrocerioli2151 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    The only "failure" of the 3 is to be an extremely warm shoe, I cannot wear it for more than two hours. For what I remember it's like that because it's heavily padded at Jordan's request after the injury in the 1.

    • @AnHebrewChild
      @AnHebrewChild 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Honestly... kind of heavy too. Surprised to hear in this video that MJ complained about the weight of the 2s.... and that Tinker responded with the 3s, because for me the 3s (although super cushy & comfortable) are definitely HEAVY... and warm too, as you say.

    • @justinlorenzo8553
      @justinlorenzo8553 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great point heavy and warm the 3’s

  • @bryantwilliams4027
    @bryantwilliams4027 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    The Jordan 2 is one of my faves. The design was ahead of its time. That's what makes the 2 unique. I hope Nike release them again. Also my man you left out why they never released a black colorway; and how it was possible later on Peace✌🏿

  • @WINOFFICIAL
    @WINOFFICIAL 4 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    $100 in 1986 for the Air Jordan 2s was like $235 today

    • @_.adan.____2121
      @_.adan.____2121 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Its called inflation

    • @dionbrooks4981
      @dionbrooks4981 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      That was my first pair of Jordans was the 2s back in 1986 i was in the 10 grade...im a true old head...still love them to this day!!

    • @bimmer8602
      @bimmer8602 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dionbrooks4981 were they really around $100 back then?

    • @lamontmcdaniels322
      @lamontmcdaniels322 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bimmer8602 yeah but jordans 5 - 11 was all 125$ back than 12s is when they went up to 135$

    • @dionbrooks4981
      @dionbrooks4981 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bimmer8602 yep ...Jordan ones was $50 bucks n did not like them..lol

  • @VeggieBrgr
    @VeggieBrgr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    I like 2’s, idk why it failed

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      "commercial' Failure

    • @VeggieBrgr
      @VeggieBrgr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      NachoAverageFinds YOO MY FIRST HEART!!
      thanks 😁

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@VeggieBrgr haha You're welcome!

    • @7Eightyone
      @7Eightyone 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Price. I was a middle school/ high school kid then. Had several pairs of the 1's. $100 for a shoe was unthinkable. They looked good. We liked them. Couldn't afford them and our parents were like hello naw...

    • @eddiecrow9133
      @eddiecrow9133 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lucid Vegetarian they’re bulky ass shit

  • @JamenLS
    @JamenLS ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I'm a fashion designer and I'm so happy to see this shoe's purpose to finally be coming into fruition

  • @noelc.8830
    @noelc.8830 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    "Wearing gold chains while playing on the court" That was during the slam dunk contest

  • @johnteill_
    @johnteill_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I love the 2s.... I just hate that they never give us the good leather

    • @TheRetroManRandySavage
      @TheRetroManRandySavage 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, the newer retros are poor quality leather, but my 2004 j2 Chicago has awesome leather.

  • @jgutie1552
    @jgutie1552 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I never understood why the 2s are so unpopular compared to the others. It still remains the only Jordans that I've ever wanted. The black sole stripe and black laces are so distinctive, nobody wore black laces on white during that time except Jordan. When you see a clip from an old game, you know what year it is when he wears the 2s, the next six seasons all look the same from afar. I never could afford them when thet came out but I had a pair of British Knights that were white with a black stripe on the sole with black laces. It was the closest i could get. Still Jordan's coolest look.

  • @jimbo08221
    @jimbo08221 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I didn’t George Zimmerman was doing sneaker reviews now 🤣

  • @busheerr
    @busheerr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    The most unique Jordan’s to date!!

  • @KakashiJasmy
    @KakashiJasmy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Honestly if you own a pair of air Jordan 2. you know how really really comfortable especially the 2001-02 pair and even the 2010 pair. They are so underrated. I’ll take a pair of the OG color way all day just so I can say yeah these are the ones he wore when he won his 1st dunk contest and 1st scoring title. The way the black laces hit on the white tongue. It’s amazing. Just so underrated. I hope the release them again. It’s been too long Jordan Brand!

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tuan Ho I hope to be able to try some on! I’m sure they are super comfortable

    • @TrueblueDC4L-G59
      @TrueblueDC4L-G59 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      He won his first dunk contest wearing the Jordan 3s not 2s

    • @KakashiJasmy
      @KakashiJasmy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      TrueBlueDC4L might have to do your research brother. 2x dunk champ back-to-back

    • @Gabgamingz
      @Gabgamingz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I bought this Jordan 2 today the og colorway qf 2010 for 140 Canadian dollars super dope

    • @vongolavongola1644
      @vongolavongola1644 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This guy gets it

  • @DeeWells
    @DeeWells 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The 2 is a slept on Jordan and whenever I see it, I feel as though Jordan Brand allowed the person to touch it because it’s not one of the more popular sneakers.
    For example, when Vashtie did the lilac pair in 2010, I thought that they were cool, but it would have been 100 times better if they had let her produce a Jordan 3, which is one of her favorite sneakers.
    The Eminem 2s are ok, but I’d never buy a pair.
    The Don C 2s are dope because of the Chanel-inspired pattern and the blue pair is dope!
    Another great video and thank you for inviting me to be a part of Sneaker Enthusiasts! 👊🏾🙏🏾

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dee Wells Thanks Dee!! All great points. I’d say the Don Cs’ are my favorite.

  • @babyboipushat15
    @babyboipushat15 4 ปีที่แล้ว +234

    “Hood kids” then shows picture of black kids

    • @roynobleza4
      @roynobleza4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Whats the problem with that

    • @Tre_Ason_Number7
      @Tre_Ason_Number7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@roynobleza4 if they showed tacos or somewhere other soanishy shit and showed your family as the pun intended??

    • @Tre_Ason_Number7
      @Tre_Ason_Number7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Remember sneakers was a inner-city black thing...."they" always want to tag along

    • @taharqa332
      @taharqa332 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Adrian Redding I caught that. Could’ve just said “kids”.

    • @aldogarcia3683
      @aldogarcia3683 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Bro by the looks of it this foo trippin.. those other kids look Latino and the boy in the middle seems to only be the black kid visible in the photo .. the hood deprives of all ethnicities and if you really wanna politic.. religions too

  • @mustangkid22
    @mustangkid22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The Air Jordan 2 is my favorite Jordan sneaker! We need a OG retro STAT

  • @1eljugo
    @1eljugo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I had the Jordan 2 knockoff: the Troop Slick Series!

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      hahhaa Oh you a real OG !!

    • @mrdrooboiii8116
      @mrdrooboiii8116 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha I had some knockoffs too I got the high top white and varsity red .they unsoled within a week haha . I was like 13 years old I went to the flea market. Some guy had hela fake ass Jordan’s lined up haha y’all remember the 4s with the spongebob on them ?

  • @RSL_NothinG
    @RSL_NothinG 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    One of the more underrated Jordans.....simple but elegant

  • @jasonb7212
    @jasonb7212 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I think they are amazing, it is a higher quality version of the 1s and a more comfortable shoe overall! I really wish people wouldn’t backlash the twos so much but i understand, it’s like “oh this is what’s hip and cool” and Jordan 2 just wasn’t able to carry that at the time because it was “different”
    I just got my first pair of 2s and I am so excited to rock them when I get them!!!

  • @indyjoe36ify
    @indyjoe36ify 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Personally, I love the 2. I think it's the most comfy early Jordan to wear and compared to the rest of the first 6, in MY opinion, it's the best for actually hooping in. It's actually in my top 5 retro Js to play in, 13, 10, 2, 7 and 12. Plus I think the design is one of the most clean abs elegant of all the Air Jordans. For design, my top 5 are the 2, 10, 13, 1 and 3. The 11 is cool, but a bit flashy to make that list.

  • @kxixp
    @kxixp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Yall trippin! I rocked the Chicago colorway heavy. Underrated silhouette.

  • @Artstar2
    @Artstar2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The reason why the Air Jordan 2 is one of my favorites is the Jordan video Come Fly With Me came out on my birthday in 1989. I bought it and watched it hundreds of times. The best highlights in that video came from the season Jordan wore the 2s. Ironically a few years later in High School a friend had mint condition original 2s that I bought off of him. I wore them a few times and they weren't very comfortable. I still love the high top version with black laces.

  • @dwaynerichburg1706
    @dwaynerichburg1706 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These are my favorite Air Jordans(The original ones made in Italy , not the retros) best ankle protection

  • @Thejordanenthusiast
    @Thejordanenthusiast 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The 2’s, 8’s and 10’s I think are the most under appreciated J’s in the 1-14 lineup. That’s good with me though, then I can cop ‘em for a good price since they won’t be all hyped up.

  • @danielwilliams5615
    @danielwilliams5615 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love my 2s, one of the more comfortable jordan retros. durable, great traction and despite the smaller air unit the cushioning is really felt.

  • @sneakdisss6809
    @sneakdisss6809 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great review Brian! I agree with you that the air Jordan 2 is probably the least liked of all of the retroed Jordan’s. This is actually the only retro of the 1-14 models that I don’t own, I’m eagerly waiting on the red, black and white models to drop. Keep up the good work👌🏾

    • @agrant4701
      @agrant4701 ปีที่แล้ว

      What a difference a couple years make. The RISE of the 2sss!!!!!! Has commenced. Take note.

  • @DaddyIvo
    @DaddyIvo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I truly appreciate this YT Channel. One of the BEST Channels for Sneaker Content. Most other channels are pretentious and over the top. Keep up the good work.

  • @chiraqthotboy9665
    @chiraqthotboy9665 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this channel i always learn something new

  • @ccofferi6984
    @ccofferi6984 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Love the Jordan 2. One of the most comfortable Jordan's ever. I think that unless you grew up in that era; it's truly hard to appreciate the Jordan 2 & it's history. Great vid. Appreciate your channel.

    • @AREYdaABBOT
      @AREYdaABBOT ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree, very comfortable indeed!

  • @rpfcreates4476
    @rpfcreates4476 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Subscribing bc of this video - can’t wait to learn more history about the sneakers I love.

  • @ericmakaveli9433
    @ericmakaveli9433 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love being a part of your Facebook group, Bryan! Much love. I rewatch your videos everyday.
    (I made the post asking people to add your group earlier lol)

  • @consti9641
    @consti9641 4 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Kinda like it but with a swoosh I imagine it being perfect

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Constantin Meyer It would look dope with a swoosh!

    • @pushatsinfrared
      @pushatsinfrared 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      NachoAverageFinds I tried designing one into the 2 but it failed massively, needs to be the right size and colour

    • @mylo012
      @mylo012 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      With a blazer swoosh!

    • @mackmccord3743
      @mackmccord3743 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Eye feel it's perfect without it

    • @xxxod
      @xxxod 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pushatsinfrared Then u suck ass at designing... I put a big ass swoosh on it and it looks good

  • @melmanchildjones696
    @melmanchildjones696 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I love my Jordan 2's, people just wanna buy what everyone else thinks is hot

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Mel ManChild Jones I can respect that

    • @YEAHISAIDITPODCAST
      @YEAHISAIDITPODCAST 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I love ‘em.

    • @morriselliott1686
      @morriselliott1686 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tru

    • @terranxe7469
      @terranxe7469 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Naw bruh them shits ugly I also don't like the Jordan 5 which a lot of people like.

    • @Mycarisloose
      @Mycarisloose 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Terrañxe yeah I can’t trust your sneaker taste...

  • @EJ-gx9hl
    @EJ-gx9hl ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I remember seeing these shoes for the first time nearly 10 years after they came out. They felt weird because they didn’t look like any of the Jordans I had been seeing in the past but for some reason I gravitated to them and ever since then I liked them and have been wanting a pair till this day

  • @SICKOx
    @SICKOx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey, man! I just recently discovered your TH-cam channel and I just wanted to let you know it's incredible! I love my sneaker history!

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you John! I'm super happy to hear that. Really makes my day that much better.

  • @mypeople1stwilliam
    @mypeople1stwilliam 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love the 2’s. Always did. I remember seeing them when I was a kid. Then seeing them on Spike Lee’s movie Skool Dayz. Simple dope design.

  • @travisheath5582
    @travisheath5582 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I bought the 2s in 2010 a few months before my son was born. They mean alot to me. I LOVE THE AIR JORDAN 2.

  • @germaintaylor7609
    @germaintaylor7609 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have 2 different pairs of 2's they actually stand out from all the Jordans !

  • @Elboogie404
    @Elboogie404 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The 2 was amazing. I remember that those were the most different, most coveted shoes we had ever seen in 1987. Everyone wanted those. But Nike blew it when they apparently lost the original mold. They have never looked quite the same. The toe box is too bulky and square. The original toe box had a low, sleek profile and the shoe was more narrow (or at least more form fitting). That’s how the made in Italy shoes looked and that change in subtlety changed how we now see that shoe. They also put that stupid piping on white black and red high colorway. Why??? They never retro’d the original colorway since 1994. The beauty of that shoe was the simple elegance of the all white upper, red heel support and black outsole. That piping screwed up the whole look by making it look cheap or gimmicky. Finally, the materials feel different. The original 2 had the leather that looked and felt like full-grain. The retros feel like chrome-tanned plastic coated crap. Man. If they ever get that shoe right, it will be as coveted as it used to be. Other than the recent black, white and red low retros that look similar to the originals, the other retros have been horrible. Just ugly. Nike, if you are listening or reading, fix it. Just do it.

    • @justinlorenzo8553
      @justinlorenzo8553 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You actually know what you’re talking about especially the toe how it transformed since production stopped in Italy.educated me proper.👊🏽

  • @championxgaming982
    @championxgaming982 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    My Favs were the Jordan 2 x Converse pack. The light blue and white just looks amazing, and with the hints of red and black. Also the Jordan 1.5 would be a good shoe to drop on April Fools or something.

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      haha April Fools Jordan 1.5 would be funny AF

  • @Mr187Burger
    @Mr187Burger 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Aside from the 1's, the 2's are by far my favorite Jordan's hands down. I own 13 pairs ( 8 retros/5 Decons ) and i coped 2 pair of Nike Air Python's just because they looked like the 2's. You getting high, them shits just as nice, if not one of the best Jordans models that ever released. The only ones i didn't like was the white/black/red ones. Definitely an underappreciated model.

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yaseen abdulmalik I like the pythons more than the 2s

  • @everybodyhatesdante1411
    @everybodyhatesdante1411 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What software do you use to edit your videos ?

  • @HEAVYCHEVY409
    @HEAVYCHEVY409 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    *Jordan 2 is my fav shoe period what, crazy about that is until now I never own a pair, it's always been hard shoe to get it doesn't drop like regular retros. So it makes it harder to grab because folks buy them just for the resale. The og colorways and the lows are fire. One thing you never have to worry about is going out to a game, concert, or bar/club and seeing someone with the same shoe you got on if you wearing the 2's.*

  • @juanantonio5319
    @juanantonio5319 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love the Jordan 2. It's a hard shoe to release multiple successful colorways for, but it's still a great, underappreciated shoe. I seriously can't wait for the Chicago colorway to re-release.

  • @keithfreeman9922
    @keithfreeman9922 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That was my first pair of Jordan’s when they first came out they were my favorite

  • @dmejia706
    @dmejia706 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a member of our Sneaker Enthusiast group Love you for this!!

  • @mariodubz2685
    @mariodubz2685 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love the Jordan 2, actually is my favorite Jordan with the Chicago 1 being neck and neck. I have 2 pairs of the Chicago colorway and the wing it pair.

  • @jayDee92133
    @jayDee92133 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    2s can be some of the freshest Jordan's if you style them right and get a good colorway.

    • @user-gm1qv9pz7u
      @user-gm1qv9pz7u 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Na they wack just like every other jordan beside the 1s🤦‍♂️😂

    • @jayDee92133
      @jayDee92133 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@user-gm1qv9pz7u Sure.....do you, playa.

    • @user-gm1qv9pz7u
      @user-gm1qv9pz7u 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jayDee92133 respect to you for liking them not gonna knock you , just my opinion..

    • @jayDee92133
      @jayDee92133 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @James Brown I just got a pair of melo 2s off GOAT and Lord they are clean.

    • @jayDee92133
      @jayDee92133 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@user-gm1qv9pz7u Oh yeah everybody likes different things, bruh.

  • @skeezix8156
    @skeezix8156 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I was in high school when these came out, it’s an odd concept now but we used to wear J’s to ball in. The OG 2’s were h e a v y as hell so they weren’t anybody’s first choice. People were into the Converse weapons either the Bird black and white or the Magic’s colorway, you almost associated star players with the shoe company back then. Xavier McDaniel wore Spot Bilts, Avia was Drexler, Worthy was New Balance and so on. There was a lot of competition so the OG Jordan’s were easily passed over due to the $100 price tag.

    • @SPNKr16
      @SPNKr16 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Can't forget Pony.

    • @7Eightyone
      @7Eightyone 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hakeem was with Avia too. And Ralph Samson puma's where also popular. Ewing Adidas came along in 87 too.

  • @emanuelortega819
    @emanuelortega819 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    For me the top 3 Jordan’s have to be :
    1.One’s
    2. 11’s
    3. 3’s or 6’s

    • @jacemerhoff620
      @jacemerhoff620 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Emanuel Ortega mines is 4’s 1’s then 3’s

  • @irreplaceablejamnation8208
    @irreplaceablejamnation8208 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love the AJII. Definitely the underdog model. These were the most hated Jordan way before the AJXV LOL. Had the "Silver Anniversary" editions back in 2004 and they are comfy.

  • @jiminycricket3901
    @jiminycricket3901 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I feel like it's a luxurious shoe to wear. At least with the iguana skin, making it seem higher end like Gucci or Versace. However I would love to own a pair. Preferably all ⚫. 😅 its just my attire is mostly dark colors and I feel like that's how I get most out of my sneakers. Not a fan of light colors but if its clean I'll rock a pair.

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jiminy Cricket All black is the way to go man!

  • @kevinclark4260
    @kevinclark4260 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I personally love 2’s the og’s of course but also the melo pe and can we get a retro of the blk and sliver from the early 2000s

  • @2manyxanax
    @2manyxanax 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    so underrated, i love these even tho i don’t got my pair yet

  • @eddieharman3650
    @eddieharman3650 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    "the feet of hood kids" is hilarious

  • @jo_qYT
    @jo_qYT 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I can see the luxury idea in the shoe. The Jordan 2 is not my favorite but it’s a very nice shoe. I would love to wear a pair, but give me a 1, 3, or 4 and it’s game over for the 2s. Great video 👍

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      haha The luxury idea really makes sense when you see what Don C did with the Jordan 2. Its a shame it doens't get the same attention as the other Js' Thanks for watching!

  • @frankenviews4069
    @frankenviews4069 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Aesthetically, the Air Jordan 2, might be one it’s most influential for other models. It’s clean white upper and black bottom half horizontal bar color blocking can clearly be seen copied on the white AJ V, AJ VII, AJ IX, AJ X, AJ XI, AJ XII, AJ XVIII, AJ 21, AJ 22, AJ 23, AJ 24, AJ 26 and AJ 27

  • @cmomoney8986
    @cmomoney8986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All I have is 2's. Currently six pairs. First kid in school to have the OG Chicago Home in '87, loved them ever since.

  • @Zan_zelee
    @Zan_zelee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The simplicity of the 2 is iconic!

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree man. That’s the beauty of it. That and the fact that they actually had the shoes made in Italy.

  • @IamStarchild02
    @IamStarchild02 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dude said hood kids!! Wow

  • @slkric1724
    @slkric1724 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The Jordan 2's are my favorite. I have three pairs. There just clean & classy.

  • @julzzcan9490
    @julzzcan9490 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love these, super smooth, especially on MJ

  • @RETRO-RANEYS-RESTORATIONS
    @RETRO-RANEYS-RESTORATIONS 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had the retro white with yellow logo. Looking for the original colorway now. Always loved the shoe

  • @jamespark6410
    @jamespark6410 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    So sad Jordan2 not popular over the world...If Chinese is enthusiasm for jordan2,It might be line up for getting one at all stores.

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jordan 2 its under appreciated for sure

    • @jamespark6410
      @jamespark6410 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@NachoAverageFinds It's great to me that I communicate about sneakers.Actually I am interested in from jordan1~18,Not interested later released series of Jordan
      Mania said:Somebody has no Jordan,But No one has just a Jordan

  • @Aqwtiny
    @Aqwtiny 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Dude really said hood kids 10 seconds into the video ...

  • @randomstuff_21
    @randomstuff_21 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My dad had a fresh pair of Jordan 2 varsity from 04. Always wanted a pair after that.

  • @79chevyz
    @79chevyz ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Retro 2 are dope especially the new color ways that’s currently coming out and they comfortable. They are definitely a shoe you have to see on foot to get a better feel for em.

  • @ilikeinfintestuff8631
    @ilikeinfintestuff8631 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    “The most popular Jordan’s “ (does not include Jordan 1’s)

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aharren Kugan did a whole video on the AJ1

    • @rickenfatania
      @rickenfatania 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There are 4 different pairs in the first 10 seconds? I know you mean the initial 4 but still.

    • @hassanx9423
      @hassanx9423 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s because your new kid those 4 shown originally are by far more popular and were worn more often. Jordan 1 is only really worn as a trend nowadays

  • @oceansantos9388
    @oceansantos9388 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So underrated!🔥

  • @JoseCooks
    @JoseCooks 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Melo & Chrome colorways were my grails growing up. Still dying for them to retro

  • @postcutclarity
    @postcutclarity 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a pair of infrared 2s I did a lace swap on them I love them

  • @FashionFantasiess
    @FashionFantasiess 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm hoping for a history video on the Ewing shoes from Adidas Metro Attitude to the Ewing 33 Hi which are both sneakers I wish to get.

  • @kencarson666
    @kencarson666 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    the jordan 2 is one of my favourite shoes to rock on and off the court. the traction is meh but the overall comfort is crazy. absolutely love it.

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Elijah Tan I hear they are super comfortable! Now I’m more curious to try them on

    • @kencarson666
      @kencarson666 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      NachoAverageFinds you can find them on Goat for a steal. I got my pair from my friends and LAMBERLAND MALAYSIA. If you’re getting into 2s, try the Chicago’s, Radio Raheems or the Melo’s as those are the best colorways in my opinion. Enjoy!

  • @avrggamer69
    @avrggamer69 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just copped a pair of Chicago 2s but I want to know how do you know if they're OG or Retro

  • @jessievasquez8652
    @jessievasquez8652 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Jordan 2’s retro in 2004 were my first and only pair of Jordan’s when I was kid, I remember they were really comfortable

  • @dennisromario7879
    @dennisromario7879 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    it would be great if you make a video about the history of Shaquille O’neal’s Reebok Shaq Attaq guyss!

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dennis Romario ohhhh that’s a great idea actually! Thank you

  • @Neo5GT
    @Neo5GT 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I remember when they first came out. Jordan 1s were my favorite. I owned 3 pair. My friends in 7th grade would talk about how there’s gonna be a new Jordan. We were all excited in anticipation as they approached their release and then finally they dropped and I thought “there must be some kind of mistake.” like these can’t be it. They were so disappointing. Like I really wanted to like them. I thought maybe I’ll like them more in time. Well 32 years later and I still can’t stand them. Their design is just a big flop. So glad they bounced back with the 3s and 4s - along with the 1s three of the greatest sneaker designs in history.

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Guy T Hahaa Wow 32 years later! That’s wild. From what I understand it wasn’t called the Air Jordan 2 it was just the “new” Air Jordan’s lol

    • @bklynsfinest7537
      @bklynsfinest7537 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Finally! Not every Jordan is aesthetically good. It's ok to say as well. Stop jumping out the window for ugly shit just because.

  • @masoomkhan5149
    @masoomkhan5149 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    We need EPs like this for every Jordan that were game worn

  • @kwasigyamfi3284
    @kwasigyamfi3284 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    can you do the rest of the og 1-14 jordans?

  • @barryallen6775
    @barryallen6775 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I got the Jordan 1.5 Chicago, that Jordan 2 sole on it makes it way more comfortable.

    • @Mr187Burger
      @Mr187Burger 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I forgot i own the Jordan 1.5's Reverse Royal Blues. That sole definitely makes a big difference against the usual flat one

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Barry Allen I believe it!

    • @hlavkus
      @hlavkus 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I got the reverse fragment 1.5s and they are definitely more comfy

  • @russellhowardjr.9894
    @russellhowardjr.9894 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is my all time favorite Jordan.

  • @sugarboy924
    @sugarboy924 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really like the twos they were a little different and some of the offshoots were pretty good to there’s one they made with a big air bladder, and one where the laces were covered the tools are in my top six favorites

  • @JustDelveIn
    @JustDelveIn ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember being on summer break and visiting my aunt in Texas back in '86 and we went to the mall looking for shoes. They had these in my size for $86!!! You couldn't find these shoes in my hometown and I was foaming at the mouth to get these shoes because I'd be the only kid who had them! Well, on the day we were going to get them my aunt lost her job that same day. I was devastated. I'll always love this shoe for the style but also for the 'what could have been' lol!!

  • @floatinghandsmtg9360
    @floatinghandsmtg9360 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    No swoosh. No hype. No love. I personally like

  • @sammerwooten536
    @sammerwooten536 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Didn’t fail.... just goes to show how many “Jordan heads” can’t appreciate a beautiful classic shoe

  • @theogc361
    @theogc361 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I own the white and blue 2s they were one of the first Jordan I bought when I started working

  • @thelifeofjuly9960
    @thelifeofjuly9960 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m in need of the red, white & Grey! That colorway is so clean. It needs a proper retro. Call them the 87’s and bring back the wing box