The Air Jordan II finally made its return to the retro scene in 2004. The reason it took so long for this model to be retroed was because the original plates that were used to made the shoe ended up being cracked. Because these were made with genuine Italian leather originally, the plates remained in Italy where the shoe was made. Many thought this shoe would never be retroed, and Jordan Brand went ahead and created a Nu Retro" version of the Air Jordan II. But lucky for us this true-to-original retro released in 2004.They are a high top version of the shoe, and feature a white upper constructed from leather and faux lizard skin. They feature red and black accents, which definitely help to spice up an otherwise bland shoe. The unusual heel tab is a nice touch, as it draws attention to the shoe. They also feature Nike's patented air sole unit, and feature a soft midsole. The black midsole also contrasts from the white upper, which definitely grabs your attention even more."