![Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo OG colorways.](https://kicksigma.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Air-Max-2-Uptempo-All-1-1024x691.jpg)
Five Original Colorways:
Mid
- royal-blue/black/white/lemon
- black/metallic-silver/dark-shadow/photo-blue
- white/regal-blue/black
Low
- black/regal-blue
- white/dark-concord/black/bright-orange
Original Release: 1994-1995
Release Type: general release
Designer: Eric Avar
Takedown: Air Straight Mid (1995)
Weight: 15 ounces
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Design Features:
- Durabuck and performance mesh upper
- Dynamic-Fit inner sleeve
- Elastic reinforcement arch straps
- Full-length Phylon midsole
- Visible maximum-volume heel Air Max 2 unit
- Encapsulated forefoot Air Sole unit
- Solid Rubber Waffle outsole
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OG COLORWAY DETAILS
ROYAL-BLUE/BLACK/WHITE/LEMON (MID)
![Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo "Duke"lateral view.](https://kicksigma.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Air-Max-2-Uptempo-Duke-12-1024x758.jpg)
- 1994 OG: $135 (about $258 in 2022)
- 2006 Retro: $130 (about $183 in 2022)
- 2011 Retro: $140 (about $177 in 2022)
- 2017 Retro: $140 (about $162 in 2022)
- This colorway has gotten cheaper over time when adjusted for inflation.
![Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo "Duke" medial view.](https://kicksigma.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Air-Max-2-Uptempo-Duke-5-1024x529.jpg)
![Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo "Duke" front view.](https://kicksigma.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Air-Max-2-Uptempo-Duke-13-1024x789.jpg)
![Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo "Duke" rear view.](https://kicksigma.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Air-Max-2-Uptempo-Duke-9-1024x706.jpg)
![Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo "Duke" bottom.](https://kicksigma.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Air-Max-2-Uptempo-Duke-1-1024x447.jpg)
BLACK/METALLIC-SILVER/DARK-SHADOW/PHOTO-BLUE (MID)
![Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo black, dark shadow lateral view.](https://kicksigma.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Air-Max-2-Uptempo-2-1024x812.jpg)
- 1995 OG: $135 (about $251 in 2022)
- 2011 Retro: $130 (about $164 in 2022)
- This colorway has gotten cheaper over time when adjusted for inflation.
![Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo "Duke" and black, dark shadow colorways from 1994 Eastbay magazine.](https://kicksigma.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Air-Max-2-Uptempo-Prototype.jpg)
![Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo black, dark shadow medial view.](https://kicksigma.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Air-Max-2-Uptempo-8-1024x556.jpg)
![Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo black, dark shadow front view.](https://kicksigma.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Air-Max-2-Uptempo-1024x900.jpg)
![Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo black, dark shadow rear view.](https://kicksigma.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Air-Max-2-Uptempo-5-1024x715.jpg)
![Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo black, dark shadow bottom.](https://kicksigma.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Air-Max-2-Uptempo-11-1024x460.jpg)
WHITE/REGAL-BLUE/BLACK (MID)
![Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo "Regal Blue" left side lateral view.](https://kicksigma.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Air-Max-2-Uptempo-Regal-1-1024x861.jpg)
- 1995 OG: $135 (about $251 in 2022)
- Retro: N/A
![Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo "Regal Blue" right side lateral view.](https://kicksigma.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Air-Max-2-Uptempo-Regal-2-1024x869.jpg)
![Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo "Regal Blue" front view.](https://kicksigma.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Air-Max-2-Uptempo-Regal-3-761x1024.jpg)
![Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo "Regal Blue" rear view.](https://kicksigma.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Air-Max-2-Uptempo-Regal-4-1024x1006.jpg)
![Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo "Regal Blue" bottom.](https://kicksigma.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Air-Max-2-Uptempo-Regal-1024x798.jpg)
BLACK/REGAL-BLUE (LOW)
![Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo Low black, lateral view.](https://kicksigma.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Air-Max-2-Uptempo-Low-B-4-1024x838.jpg)
- 1995 OG: $125 (about $233 in 2022)
- Retro: N/A
![Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo Low black, medial view.](https://kicksigma.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Air-Max-2-Uptempo-Low-B-12-1024x586.jpg)
![Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo Low black, front view.](https://kicksigma.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Air-Max-2-Uptempo-Low-B-5-1024x771.jpg)
![Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo Low black, rear view.](https://kicksigma.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Air-Max-2-Uptempo-Low-B-15-1024x671.jpg)
![Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo Low black, bottom.](https://kicksigma.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Air-Max-2-Uptempo-Low-B-1-1024x475.jpg)
WHITE/DARK-CONCORD/BLACK/BRIGHT-ORANGE (LOW)
![Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo Low dark concord, lateral view.](https://kicksigma.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Air-Max-2-Uptempo-Low-W-1-1024x844.jpg)
- 1995 OG: $125 (about $233 in 2022)
- Retro: N/A
![Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo Low dark concord, medial view.](https://kicksigma.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Air-Max-2-Uptempo-Low-W-15-1024x563.jpg)
![Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo Low dark concord, front view.](https://kicksigma.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Air-Max-2-Uptempo-Low-W-2-1024x871.jpg)
![Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo Low dark concord, rear view.](https://kicksigma.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Air-Max-2-Uptempo-Low-W-3-1024x674.jpg)
![Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo Low dark concord, bottom.](https://kicksigma.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Air-Max-2-Uptempo-Low-W-10-1024x501.jpg)
NIKE AIR STRAIGHT MID (TAKEDOWN)
![Nike Air Straight Mid, black.](https://kicksigma.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG_2312-1024x921.jpg)
Design Features:
- Durabuck, full-grain leather and mesh upper
- Full-length Phylon midsole
- Encapsulated heel Air-Sole unit
- Solid rubber outsole
Weight: 13.2 ounces
Price: $70 (about $130 in 2022)
Retro: N/A