The NBA star Jayson Tatum had a good Christmas. Yesterday, the Boston Celtics beat the Los Angeles Lakers. Today, the baller also showed off his second Jordan Brand signature shoe, the Tatum 2.

 

Tatum wrote in an email, “First of all, I still can’t believe I got my first signature shoe. Now that I’m on my second signature shoe, the kid in me comes out because I’m living out my dream in real life.” “I can’t say enough about how cool it is to see it come to life after months of meetings and trying different things until it worked.” “I love it so much.”There’s no better way to feel.”

Tatum 2 “Vortex.” Picture: Jordan Brand

Jordan Brand says that the Tatum 2 was made with his game in mind. Tatum is known for being able to physically beat opponents at the basket and pick his spots on the court with great accuracy. The newest design in the Tatum franchise is one of the lightest in the Jordan Brand performance line. It was made “for the needs of the next-up athlete who’s inspired to play like him,” the company said.

In terms of how the shoe looks, Jordan Brand made the Tatum 2 with big foam and cloth pods in the uppers. They say that these are placed carefully around the parts of the foot that get a lot of stress when playing hoops. Jordan Brand also said that the foam frame wrapping around the high pods stabilizes the wearer’s foot while they move in different directions without affecting their ability to feel or move.

Regarding the design of the bottom, Jordan Brand improved the outsoles by adding a modified herringbone traction pattern. They say this makes the shoes lighter while giving them more support where it’s needed most. The shoes also have a patented Air Strobel that helps cushion the effect of quick movements. Jordan Brand says the Air Strobel will have “a more flexible feel that delivers a sensation built for durability,” a smooth transition from heel to toe, and better responsiveness.

Thanks to Jordan Brand, the base of the Tatum 2

“Jayson is one of the best two-way players in the league and gets used a lot, so he needs a durable ride to help him stay fresh all season,” Bryant Klug, an expert footwear designer for Jordan Brand, said in a statement. “The Air Strobel is great at that.” One of the best things about the Air Strobel is how smoothly it goes from heel to toe. This fits with Jayson’s goal of wearing shoes that move with his foot.

In terms of style, Jordan Brand said that the pods are a nod to the “bold and fun spirit of ’90s hoop shoes.” Along with Tatum’s jersey number (0) and signature on the heels, the shoe also has the words “Find A Way” and “Like Father, Like Son” on it, as well as his son’s name, “Deuce,” on the inside.

Tatum said in a statement, “This second shoe represents life and how much I’ve grown as a player.” “I always work to improve my skills and become better than I was yesterday.” I hope people like how much work we put into this one.”

The Tatum 2 will also come in sizes for kids. The shoe, like the one that came before it, will have an easy-to-use foldable injected TPU tailgate system on the heel that kids can use to put on and take off their shoes.

“When a kid sees my shoe on a shelf or online or puts them on, I want them to feel like they know me.” Tatum said in a statement, “I want them to feel like they have a connection.” “This is really important to me because I got the shoes of my favorite TV player.” For me, it helped me connect with someone who lived thousands of miles away. When I put that shoe on, it brought us together. It didn’t matter if that player knew it or not—when I wore that as a kid, I felt different. It makes me happy to think of the kids who wear mine.

For adults, “Momma’s Boy,” the first Tatum 2 color to go on sale, will be on March 5, 2024, at Jordan.com and a few other stores. Jordan Brand says that the color scheme is a tribute to how close Tatum is to his mother. A white calla lily, her favorite flower, and the color volt make up the whole thing.

Nike will also sell clothes that goes with the “Momma’s Boy” colorway. For example, two men’s T-shirts will cost $35 each and a men’s sweatshirt will cost $75.

Tatum 2 of “Momma’s Boy.”THANK YOU TO JORDAN BRAND

Following “Momma’s Boy” is “Vortex,” which comes out on April 4, 2024, in full family size. Nike says the colorway is a nod to Tatum “being a focal point of his team and the energy he carries game in and game out” and to “his calm, steady demeanor under pressure, much like the sight of the middle of a vortex.”

Men’s shoes will cost $125, girls’ shoes will cost $95, boys’ shoes will cost $75, and little kids’ shoes will cost $55.