SUMMARY
- Jayson Tatum debuted his new signature shoes, the 'Jordan Tatum 2,' during the Christmas Day game against the Los Angeles Lakers.
- The Jordan Tatum 2 features a low-cut design on the upper, incorporating a combination of foam and textile pods on the sides.
The two great NBA rivals faced off against each other on Christmas Day at the Crypto.com Arena. While the Los Angeles Lakers hosted the 17-time championship and the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, there was another major event that happened on the hardwood. While the star forward of the Boston Celtics is achieving new heights in his career, the new kicks might add a little more fun to the process.
In 2019, Jayson Tatum inked a multi-year deal with the Jordan Brand after parting ways with Nike. The 25-year-old Celtics star debuted his first signature shoes on the night he won the NBA All-Star Game MVP in 2023. Adding to the same line of signature shoes, the player debuts his new minty green ‘Jordan Tatum 2.’ The hoop kicks are featured in two colorways, one in ‘Vortex’ and the other one in ‘Momma’s Boy.’
FIRST LOOK: The Jordan Tatum 2@JayTatum0 will debut his 2nd Jordan signature shoe today on #NBAXmas
2024 launch dates:
• March 5: “Momma’s Boy”
• April 4: “Vortex” pic.twitter.com/TNjo2Tf3Zw— Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) December 25, 2023
The kicks feature a low-cut design on the upper, utilizing a combination of foam and textile pods on the sides. These features allow multidirectional foot movement during an ankle-breaker move. The not-very-prominent detailing on the branding also includes ‘Find a Way, justifying his dynamics with the sport. Following the same feature as ‘Tatum 1,’ this one also has collapsible heels in the kids’ version.
Both the kicks are a tribute to Tatum’s life, as the ‘Momma’s Boy’ features the design of his mom’s favorite flower. The silhouette features the design and color of ‘White Calla Lily’ with a perfect contrast to the minty green abstract design of textile pods. While NBA fans are waiting for its launch, the kicks will launch in the first quarter of 2024.
Two Jordan Tatum 2 colorways will be released in 2024
The ‘Vortex’ colorway will be available for purchase on April 4, 2024, while the ‘Momma’s Boy’ will see sales on March 5, 2024. While the Tatum 2 ‘Vortex’ colorway will be released in three sizes: adult, grade school, and pre-school, there’s only one for the ‘Momma’s Boy’ colorway.
Explaining the dynamic with his son, the ‘Vortex’ colorway also has hidden details featuring a quote that says, “Like Father, Like Son.” While the Vortex pair will be dropping in full family size, the retail price might touch an estimate of $125 for the adult size.
The ‘Vortex’ will be available first on Nike.com and some select retailers. After Jayson Tatum’s stellar performance against the Lakers on the hardwood tonight, sales might skyrocket once they hit the shelves.
Adding to the narrative, the Celtics’ win against the Lakers tonight, 126-115, showcased the power of their signature shoes. Jayson Tatum amassed 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists in the road game. The Boston Celtics are now 23-6, preparing for postseason contention this season.