A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 2 Retro SP "Airness": Review & On-Feet

My review of one of the most anticipated releases so far in 2022 has arrived! James Whitner, A Ma Maniére and Jordan Brand's collaboration on the Air Jordan 2 "Airness" gives the AJ1 a sophisticated and premium finish. A cracked leather upper is accented with burgundy accents, faux snakeskin overlays, and a quilted inner liner. Check out my in-depth review, and let me know if you consider these one of top sneakers of the year!
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[@SecretSauce_24]

Here’s a fun fact. I watch James Whitner podcasts. He explained the back story and inspiration of the Jordan 2. The A Ma Maniere Jordan 1 and 2 was originally supposed to release as a pack but more so the Jordan 2 could be more highlighted. But Covid played a part in that so it was separate releases. That’s why the 2s have pretty much the exact same details as the jordan 1s. Seen some people was kinda wondering why it wasn’t much of a difference between the 1s and 2s and the 3s were the pair that was different.

[@SeanGo]

Makes a lot of sense! Thanks for sharing!

[@chrispedroza1011]

what podcast is it on?

[@iAmTMCII]

So dope to me too bro and I’m also excited for the 4’s. Hope they’re an easy cop like the 2 were. Great video as always bro

[@SeanGo]

Appreciate ya homie

[@sebastienc.2257]

I like that AMM didn’t go with exposed foam for their shoe tongue, I felt like Nike and their collaborators were getting a bit overzealous with the exposed foam. It was an off-white Nike feature that was becoming a Nike and everyone else feature.

[@thisistimmy]

Except it’s not an “Off-White Nike feature”? Look at the Blazer ‘77, Pegasus ‘83, Tailwind ‘79 etc. If anything, it’s the other way around 😂

[@otakusamsay1953]

Its not an OW feature its how the sneakers used to be made

[@MasonvilleYards]

I haven't watched your videos in a while now, mainly because lately Nike hasn't been dropping anything that catches my eyes. This AMM2 got me interested though, so when I googled for a review on this pair, your video is the one I clicked on first. Love your quality review and on-foot shots. Keep it up Sean, you the man

[@SeanGo]

Thanks for your support!

[@jstar_the_poet]

2s, 3s, and then the 1s. I love the AMM 3s (the 1s did not do it for me), but I have been a big 2 guy for a long time, and this is everything I’ve ever wanted in an Air Jordan 2. It actually *looks* like a 2, which a lot of the recent 2 collabs do not, has an amazing colorway, and maybe even more impressive materials. Put them all together, and this might be the most beautiful shoe I have ever seen other than the Jordan 11 Concords. Not sure I am exaggerating either.

[@orlandogary1893]

Definitely like the uniqueness of this pair. The 2s are my favorite. I had a pair when they originally came out.

[@culig1997]

The quality on these are insane

[@thecosmicsnaps]

much anticipated review from you sean! didnt hit retail had to pay resell for it.. looking forward to my pair

[@Dantega415]

Was waiting for this video to drop once I saw that photo you posted. Was watching a few of your older review videos to pass the time. But I love 2, I prefer lows to highs tho tbh. Just love the sleeker look of 2 lows but these AMM 2’s I think are okay. They’re not bad but it reminds of Vashties collab or the Wing It 2’s too much so idk. Waiting for the Chicago 2’s to drop in October

[@meetthehoyers9520]

I genuinely like them. I have the 1’s and those are definitely one of my favorites.

[@eduardsondeguzman9421]

I’m part of the minority who likes 2s if done right like these AMM 2s. Great review as always, Sean! Worth the wait. 🙌🏻

[@SeanGo]

👍✌️

[@owen7185]

Great review again Sean

[@mcterrylesterson3280]

Lovely upper. I do not like the sole however. As they are, for me, it's the Jordan 3 then the 2, and the 1 far below these two. The 2s and 3s as a silhoutte/design are way more suitable for the clean, classy look AMM seems to be going for. If I got these, I would paint the midsole black. The midsole looks a bit too much like those (IMO) gaudy snake skin/alligator skin luxury brand products. On feet it does not look too bad though, which is why it's still above the 1's for me. With the midsole painted black, I think it would trade blows with the Jordan 3s for my favourite collab so far. Also something about this colourway, the brown black midsole and the brown rubber outsole makes the side profile look like a dress shoe with verticality haha.

[@kaneda4102]

They did something really cool with the union 2’s by changing up the style. The A Ma’s went back to that cowboy boot look.

[@javig7183]

I own the 2's and the 4's now i would like to save up for the 3's.

[@mrotaveria]

that stitched tag in the insole can be very uncomfortable, I remember removing one similar from another sneakers, cant remember which ones

[@duanegee7636]

the A Ma Maniere site hurt my heart, got in line with a 2min wait and saw size 13 sell out in 20secs…and since i got the 3’s and 1’s from them i had no chance on SNKR’s…smh

[@sideswipe714]

This is a great pair although I think the color blocking translated better on the 1s. I'd rank them 3 > 1> 2. The 3s were just a perfect blend of materials/colorblocking with the only exception being the heel cutting 😅

[@the_beevsknees]

I love these. I've always been a fan of 2s. I would rank them from 2,3, and 1. Tbh, I took an L everywhere and I'm not paying resell, so I'll wait for a perfect UA batch.

[@AndyM4CX]

Resell is low on these and reps can’t get any of the AMA’s right. Just go retail and enjoy the quality

[@the_beevsknees]

@@AndyM4CX it's $350 for my size which is a lot for me right now. The reps I've gotten from this seller have been perfect but I haven't seen if they're making the AMA 2s yet. So I'll either way till I can afford resell, or go UA.

[@whaiyun]

reps just exacerbate the issue on sneakers. don't buy reps

[@the_beevsknees]

@@whaiyun reps don't make the issue with sneakers worse. Resell is what makes it worse. Not everyone can drop $300 every time they want a shoe. UA's allow people to get that shoe they've dreamed of having without dropping hundred or thousands on one pair.

[@ZeusAdvocate]

Retail from AMM was literally 297 resell was like 40 extra for me so I didn’t mind at all

[@joem3206]

If the 4s are similar or better than the 3s, it might be another top 3 sneakers of year.

[@Jordan.low2]

do the air max lemon drop next plz!!!

[@yungwildandfreee8253]

Even tho this collection is 🔥‼️ I still gotta say the 3s are still the best in my opinion

[@GreekSneakCollector]

A well executed construction by Jordan Brand.

[@scottalexander8052]

Where's the love for the AF1 A Ma Maniére?!

[@thegraciefighter102]

It’s a great review and I really like the collab and the quality but as soon as I see them on feet I remember why I don’t like them. It’s just not a great shoe

[@aubriaking6908]

they need to change color scheme though they are all the same but i have all 3 they are all good to go can go wrong

[@runitup22]

If the heel was a grey suede then it would had been perfect

[@max-mkl]

Definitely prefer the ones

[@owen7185]

I personally like them a lot.

[@lilwan7688]

They clean fasho if you love 2s

[@BertoBeats]

These are pretty good but not even close to the 3s or the 1s IMO. The 4s could end up being absolutely incredible though from what I've seen so far

[@soulbro25]

I got all three and definitely it’s 3,1,2 but I think AMM is really doing a good job with the collabs

[@RowansReviews210]

Do u like these or the maison rogue better

[@SeanGo]

maison rouge

[@RowansReviews210]

@@SeanGo awesome that’s the one I bought ! Mainly bc the patch on the insole I think that would drive me nuts , cracked leather I dislike aswell !

[@jasonspurley492]

Real Facts.🔥🔥🔥

[@Rodrigues013-w7e]

I prefer J2 low’s,this one not for me. Material’s and colour blocking to similar to the J1. 3,1,2.

[@AeroPrimeOG]

i have to be honest it looks like a wild west cowboy boots from 1800

[@SeanGo]

😅😅😅

[@psnspdr91]

Yesssssss!!

[@dylanenriquez1079]

Where are the pants from??

[@SeanGo]

Nike

[@samlee458]

🔥🔥🔥 3>1>2 . got Ls. nothin new 🤣

[@jdogbeck1]

Let’s go

[@vcof2005]

3 - 2 - 1

[@ixel_4x]

Love me some Sean Go. He so fine 😁😁😁😁😁

[@SeanGo]

Lmao

[@silentbutdeadly3466]

2s the most comfortable Jordan an don’t crease all up an look ugly asf after the first wear like most Jordan’s

[@stefan2serb]

Looool look at the heel, in typical BLM fashion they’ve made it look like a woman’s low heel at the back with the colour of the midsole

[@anthonygato407]

raised by woman?....omfg .... 🤤

[@menoseloso119]

I think they’re horrendous. The 3s are super dope, and the 1s are okay, albeit pretty boring. So 3-1---2.

[@anndread]

2s are horrible , not even Virgil could make 2s good, these are a pass for me, not even for free!!!

[@McStrokeAvision]

I’m definitely not a fan pretty boring 🥱. The 3’s are where it’s at though.

[@SeanGo]

3 is tops for me too

[@urwahuzair9019]

I disagree wayyy too much. If these are boring then the three’s are a cardboard box

[@McStrokeAvision]

@@urwahuzair9019 joints are weak sauce

[@owen7185]

The 3s are women's so yeah not really

[@o0oStillWeRiseo0o]

A Ma 2s are the best A Ma Jordan IMO