![]() The glossy black finish of the patent leather contrasting with the matte black nubuck looks great and stopped the sneaker from blending into an indistinguishable black mess. ![]() The triple black colorway that I got, which is normally not a particularly flattering colorway for this kind of shoe, actually suits the Max Aura 2 rather well. For a basketball model that was released this year, it looks straight out of Jordan Brand’s 90’s-2000’s catalog, in the best possible way. Overall, the Max Aura 2’s upper looks pretty good and is definitely the shoe’s biggest upside. The shoe utilizes rope laces and features the Jumpman logo as the only branding on the ankle and tongue. A small nubuck piece and thick mesh with a XIII retro’s pattern add a smooth finish to the upper construction. The upper is dominated by the patent leather that wraps around the shoe, an element that will always be associated with the Jordan XI retro sneaker. It strikes just a right balance between a basketball shoe and a “street” sneaker, with great looks and just enough technology to shine on the court. ![]() The design seems more streamlined and they feel quite lightweight for a hi top sneaker. Out of the box these look very sleek, definitely not as bulky as its predecessor. This year the Jordan brand came up with the second edition of the shoe, keeping the elements from the XI retro with a tint of XIII design elements. One such shoe is the Jordan Max Aura 2, as the sequel to the Jordan Max Aura, that is inspired by the brands rich legacy and is “Made for the street.” The first edition released in 2019 looked like a hybrid of the X and XI retros which for some sneakerheads was an odd combination while others knowing about it even questioned its authenticity. Some of these new styles, like the Dub Zero, the 6 Rings or the Stay Loyal are branded as hybrids. Whilst lesser known to the average sneaker fan, in recent years Jordan Brand has added a plethora of performance basketball sneakers to their shelves, outside of their main Air Jordan line. ![]() The Jordan Aura 2 just arrived on shelves this summer and since I got a pair of the triple black colorway it was the time to review its features. ![]()
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