By now, most of us have heard about Jordan Brand‘s latest collaboration with Eminem which has produced a Flight Club exclusive colorway of the Air Jordan 2 (II). This special release will be limited to 313 pairs, a number signifying the area code in Detroit, Michigan where Marshall Mathers aka Eminem grew up. This unique colorway features a black leather upper accented by grey and red stitching. The most interesting aspect of this sneaker is definitely the handwritten lyrics from Eminem’s songs featured on the ankle and side of this pair. A limited edition Air Jordan x Eminem t-shirt will accompany the release of this “The Way I Am” Air Jordan II. These will be available at Air Jordan Flight Club today, December 18, 2008, at 7pm EST/4pm PST. Be sure to be prompt if you’re interested in this release because they will sell definitely out quick!

Note: These sold out within minutes and now it is too late to purchase a pair.

We gave you a one picture preview of Jordan Brand‘s recent collaboration with Eminem a couple months ago and we now have detailed pictures and information on this pair of the Air Jordan 2 (II). Eminem and Jordan Brand have teamed up before in the past to create the Air Jordan 4 (IV) Encore which was given to the friends and family of Eminem himself. Fortunately, the Air Jordan 2 yielded through this collaboration will be a little easier to obtain. 313 pairs of this sneaker will be released on Jordan Brand’s official website—Air Jordan Flight Club. The number of pairs released, 313, is a reference to the area code of Detroit where Marshall Mathers aka Eminem grew up. Also, a black Air Jordan x Eminem t-shirt with the words, “The Way I Am” will be made available alongside the sneakers.

This Air Jordan 2 features handwritten lyrics from Eminem songs on a mostly black upper with a gray toebox and red/white accents. Proceeds from this release will go to the Marshall Mathers Foundation, which helps disadvantaged children in the Michigan area. These are scheduled to release on December 18, 2008 on Air Jordan Flight Club for the low retail price of $110. Via NT.

Some of you might of heard that Marshall Mather’s, aka Eminem, aka Slim Shady is releasing a book called “The Way I Am”, and to celebrate the release, Jordan Brand and Eminem collaborated on this Air Jordan 2 (II) called “The Way I Am”.

The Air Jordan 2 (II) was chosen because its Eminem’s favorite Jordan model, which marks the second collaboration between Eminem and Jordan Brand. The first you may have seen is the Air Jordan 4 (IV) Encore, which was given to friends and family of Eminem.

On to the Air Jordan 2 Eminem The Way I Am, the ankle collar and toe box features handwritten lyrics from Eminem songs, and a Black / Stealth – Red color scheme. For Em fans and Jordan fans, this pair will release exclusively at the Air Jordan Flight Club online, and limited to 313 pairs (Marshall’s area code in Detroit). A special Air Jordan x Eminem T-Shirt will also be available dubbed “The Way I Am”.

Proceeds from the Air Jordan 2 (II) Eminem – The Way I Am will go to the Marshall Mathers Foundation, which helps disadvantage children in the Michigan area. Retail price and a exact release date is still unknown, but it can not be too much later than October 21st, since Eminem’s book is launching. Via PaulRosen.

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Air Jordan 2 (II) x Eminem - The Way I Am