The Air Jordan 2 (II) Retro - Black / Chrome were released in 2004 and retailed for $140.? They are the first and only pair of the Air Jordan 2 (II) to be released in a black colorway.? During its early years, plans and sketches of a black colorway were drawn up but people always wondered why a black colorway was never released. They are hightop with feature a black upper constructed from suede, with chrome and silver accents.? Part of the upper also consists of an area which has a bumpy, braille feeling to it.