The Air Jordan 2 (II) Retro - Carmello Anthony (Melo) White / University Blue - Varisty Maize were created for NBA superstar Carmelo Anthony, and the color scheme is inspired by the Denver Nuggets colors, which is the team that he plays for.? They were a success, selling out at many places on the release date.? They feature a white leather upper with faux lizard skin, and blue and yellow accents.? The Air Jordan 2 (II) were not as popular as originals, but sold much better as retros.? The only knock on them is that the midsole is very soft, causing them to wear out quickly.