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Jordan Brand · 1998
Jordan Jumpman Team II
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1.5
By dimension
Cushioning feel
1.5
Court feel
2.5
Bounce
1.0
Stability
3.5
Traction
2.0
Fit
2.5
Analysis
Performance profile
Performance scores
Cushioning Feel
56 / 100 · Solid
Court Feel
78 / 100 · Very Good
Bounce
40 / 100 · Decent
Stability
88 / 100 · Excellent
Traction
72 / 100 · Good
Fit
83 / 100 · Very Good
Cushioning Feel
56Solid
Court Feel
78Very Good
Bounce
40Decent
Stability
88Excellent
Traction
72Good
Fit
83Very Good
Is it for you?
If you like AJ13-style natural, low barefoot court feel with glove-like lockdown, and can live with a long, narrow last that isn't friendly to wide or high-instep feet, then this shoe is for you.
AJ13-style natural, low barefoot court feel with glove-like lockdown
a long, narrow last that isn't friendly to wide or high-instep feet
Forefoot midsole tech
Encapsulated Air Sole forefoot
Heel midsole tech
Encapsulated Air Sole heel
Outsole tech
Rubber traction with classic herringbone zones
Upper tech
Leather/synthetic upper with classic Jordan team-shoe padding
Cushioning feel
Firm and stable
Court feel
Moderate-high
Bounce
Low-moderate
Stability
Very good
Traction
Good
Fit
Traditional secure fit
Pro reviews
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The Jordan Jumpman Team II is a retro sneaker blending multi-generational Jordan elements, appreciated for its unique design and historical importance, though new colorways expand options at the cost of some original details.
Design fusion of classics, combining inspirations from Air Jordan 13 and Air Jordan 14 with dimpled side panels and unique Jumpman graphics
Historical significance, originally released in 1998 as part of the first Team Jordan series, praised as one of the best retro releases of December
New colorways lack original details, the newly introduced wolf gray cool gray colorway omits the Jumpman graphic on the midsole featured in the original
Transcript is repetitive and noisy, making it difficult to extract additional information about shoe drawbacks or performance aspects
The Jordan Jumpman Team II retro features bold exceptional design and overall good materials, but compromises on details like toe box and lining thickness, still remains a nearly perfect retro release
Bold and avant-garde design that incorporates signature elements from Jordan 13 and 14, particularly the Ferrari shield emblem which looks fantastic
Nice material quality with quality leather side panels, breathable mesh tongue, super soft and silky lining, overall material quality stands out among remaster releases
Cheap material on the toe box, mediocre Nubuck quality that lacks premium feel, contrasts poorly with high-end panels
Thin padding in the lining, original versions had thick pillowy stuffing, remaster version falls short here; herringbone pattern tooling on the sole is not ideal
The Jordan Jumpman Team II is an innovative and culturally significant 90s basketball shoe with unique design and collectible appeal, but suffers from limited practicality and long-term durability concerns
Distinctive design elements including detachable shroud, medial clasp closure, and patent leather stripe make it visually striking and innovative for 1999/2000
Worn by NBA stars like Reggie Miller and Ray Allen, representing iconic 90s basketball shoe design with significant cultural and collectible value
The clasp design is extremely difficult to remove when worn on foot, severely limiting practicality despite providing security during basketball
After 22 years, the outsole shows yellowing and aging signs, and black colorway pairs in good condition size 11 are nearly impossible to find
The Jordan Jumpman Team II is a retro sneaker blending multi-generational Jordan elements, appreciated for its unique design and historical importance, though new colorways expand options at the cost of some original details.
Design fusion of classics, combining inspirations from Air Jordan 13 and Air Jordan 14 with dimpled side panels and unique Jumpman graphics
Historical significance, originally released in 1998 as part of the first Team Jordan series, praised as one of the best retro releases of December
New colorways lack original details, the newly introduced wolf gray cool gray colorway omits the Jumpman graphic on the midsole featured in the original
Transcript is repetitive and noisy, making it difficult to extract additional information about shoe drawbacks or performance aspects
The Jordan Jumpman Team II retro features bold exceptional design and overall good materials, but compromises on details like toe box and lining thickness, still remains a nearly perfect retro release
Bold and avant-garde design that incorporates signature elements from Jordan 13 and 14, particularly the Ferrari shield emblem which looks fantastic
Nice material quality with quality leather side panels, breathable mesh tongue, super soft and silky lining, overall material quality stands out among remaster releases
Cheap material on the toe box, mediocre Nubuck quality that lacks premium feel, contrasts poorly with high-end panels
Thin padding in the lining, original versions had thick pillowy stuffing, remaster version falls short here; herringbone pattern tooling on the sole is not ideal
The Jordan Jumpman Team II is an innovative and culturally significant 90s basketball shoe with unique design and collectible appeal, but suffers from limited practicality and long-term durability concerns
Distinctive design elements including detachable shroud, medial clasp closure, and patent leather stripe make it visually striking and innovative for 1999/2000
Worn by NBA stars like Reggie Miller and Ray Allen, representing iconic 90s basketball shoe design with significant cultural and collectible value
The clasp design is extremely difficult to remove when worn on foot, severely limiting practicality despite providing security during basketball
After 22 years, the outsole shows yellowing and aging signs, and black colorway pairs in good condition size 11 are nearly impossible to find
Released in 1998, Jordan Jumpman Team II arrived in the late-1990s Jordan team-shoe program that sat just below the mainline Air Jordans. The design intent centered on bringing dependable Jordan support and brand styling to a broader on-court audience. Notable versions or talking points included its strong retro following and simple no-nonsense build. In community memory, the shoe is usually remembered for classic support and traction with an unmistakably older-school ride. It also helps mark a specific turning point inside that line, because the shoe shows what the brand prioritized at that moment rather than simply copying the previous release.
