The Air Jordan 2 "Wings" Honors Howard "H" White

As part of its esteemed Wings Program for the Class of 2023, Jordan Brand is gearing up for the June release of the Air Jordan 2 “Wings.”

This specially-designed iteration pays homage to Howard “H” White, the Vice President of Jordan Brand for Nike, Inc., and the founder of “Believe to Achieve”—a nationally-recognized Nike youth movement.

White's significant contributions to Nike, and particularly to recruiting Michael Jordan to the brand, were notably portrayed by Chris Tucker in the film “AIR”. With the Air Jordan 2 being White's favorite model, it's fitting that this sneaker has been chosen for this unique colorway release.

Rooted in Michael Jordan’s legacy of excellence and devotion to education, the Wings program champions the belief that access to higher education allows young people to chase their dreams, irrespective of their circumstances.

The Air Jordan 2 “Wings” showcases a clean White, Malachite, and Black color scheme. Its design features a crisp white leather upper, with the side panels artistically crafted to mimic a pair of wings enveloped in a feather print. Additional detailing includes black laces, inner lining, and midsole, punctuated by Green contrasting accents and a translucent heel piece. The heels and insoles bear the letter “H,” paying tribute to Howard “H” White. Adding to its special features, the shoe comes with an extra set of laces with the words “Power” and “Belief” printed on the tips—a subtle, yet poignant nod to White's inspirational movement.

See for yourslef below, and anticipate the release of the Air Jordan 2 “Wings” on June 10th, with pairs to become available through select Jordan Brand retailers and Nike.com for $210 USD.

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