Closer Look and Release Date! Air Jordan 2 Low ‘Responsibility’

News on this release was first published on March 2, 2022.

Update January 18, 2023: Months after the Air Jordan 2 Low ‘Responsibility’ first leaked, another batch of early imagery has surfaced! Take a clearer look below at the upcoming pair. A release date has also been rumoured for January 28, but that’s yet to be confirmed by Jordan Brand.

The Air Jordan 2 train hasn’t stopped running after the imminent hype of the Off-White and Union collaborations, as new leaks have surfaced of a new colourway nicknamed ‘Responsibility’. With this level of detail on offer, perhaps it’s a compelling example for AJ2 haters to change their mind on the divisive model…

Revealed by the appropriately named @leaked.sneaks, this low-cut sneaker takes on a predominately black colourway on the upper, but it draws on some interesting design elements. The rear quarter is accented by a grey textile panel that resembles the brand’s iconic ‘elephant print’, which is best known from the Air Jordan 3 successor. But perhaps most interesting is the tan coloured midsole that’s been coated in suede – a first for the model. Other quirks include quilted lining and textile-covered insoles, meaning this is likely more of a lifestyle shoe than a performance baller.

As for the ‘Responsibility’ nickname, that’s derived from the insole patch, which reads:

‘Jordan presents Responsibility / wear your shoes / show the world where you’ve been / peace – love – respect’

It’ll be interesting to see what Jordan Brand officially say about this shoe. Expect more leaks to come in the near future, and stay tuned for release details.