Luka Don?i?’s signature shoes LUKA 2 was released. The overall optimization is based on Doncic’s unique playing style and flexible step changes. Let’s have a look at the appearance of JORDAN LUKA 2 today, and compare it with LUKA 1.JORDAN LUKA 2 PF

The shoebox is black and white. It hides the pattern of number 77.The side of shoebox shows ‘?’.

The vamp is made of thick fabric material. It adds stitches to improve the durability. It’s jointed with leather to improve the overall strength.

There are 5 couples of shoelaces’ holes. You can adjust the degree of tightness freely. The woven tape in the middle position can prevent the shoe tongue moving. It has the mark of ‘?’ & 7 white embroideries on the woven tape.

The ‘LJUBEZEN’ on the shoelaces’ holes means love in Slovenian, showing Doncic’s devotion to the game.

The top of shoe tongue has Doncic’s personal logo.Both sides of shoe body use big area of leather material to improve the lateral support.The shoe heel uses big area of leather material to improve the durability.

The Latin words “NON DESISTAS” and “NON EXIERIS” on Doncic’s left arm are printed on the heels of each shoe, meaning “never give up, never give in.”The newly upgraded ISOPLATE system, the outer side of the shoe head and the arch of the foot are upturning, to ensure the stability and protection required by the player in the lateral movement, and the “7” shape is also a point of identity.The midsole of the splash ink uses Cushlon 3.0 foam, extending from the inside of the forefoot to the arch of the foot.It uses full-length of FORMULA 23 as the main cushioning material. The shoe heel is not deliberately widened to maintain overall flexibility.The LUKA 2 has a smooth front curl and heel camber.It uses semi-transparent rubber outsole, and it has groove design on several positions.

Since the change of Doncic’s footsteps depends more on the toes and the forefoot, the key stress position adopts the triangular pattern, and the herringbone pattern radiates from the center, and the grooves can improve the traction performance.The shoe-head has upturning design from arch to shoe heel, which fits the feet well.

The length of EUR42.5 is about 270mm.

The width of EUR42.5 forefoot sole is about 93.49mm.

The thickness of EUR42.5 forefoot sole is about 5.44mm.

Let’s compare the difference of appearance of LUKA 2 and LUKA 1.

JORDAN LUKA 2 PFJORDAN LUKA 1 PFLUKA 2 (L) & LUKA 1(R) use the same shoebox.The side of LUKA 2 (bottom) has number ‘?’.LUKA 2 (L) vamp is made of leather and mesh fabric.

LUKA 1 (R) vamp is made of fabric with Flight Wire material.

LUKA 2 (L) & LUKA 1 (R) use the ISOPLATE system. The outside of shoe head and arch position has upturning design. The LUKA 2 is bigger.

LUKA 2 (L) uses full-length FORMULA 23 as frame, the inner side of forefoot sole adds Cushlon 3.0.

LUKA 1 (R) uses full-length FORMULA 23.

LUKA 2 (L) uses integrated upper. It uses big area of leather material to improve the stability and durability.

LUKA 1 (R) uses double-deck upper, the leather and hot-melting material improve the stability.

LUKA 2 (L) shoe heel insole uses opening structure which can release the characteristic of foam to offer excellent resilient feedback.

LUKA 2 (L) outsole has upturning design to improve the overall stability.

LUKA 2 (L) & LUKA 1 (R) outsole design is similar.

LUKA 2 (above): the width of EUR42.5 forefoot sole is about 111.29mm.

LUKA 1 (bottom): the width of EUR42.5 forefoot sole is about 114.21mm.

LUKA 2 (above): the width of EUR42.5 shoe heel is about 84.46mm.

LUKA 1 (bottom): the width of EUR42.5 shoe heel is about 82.44mm.

LUKA 2 (L) & LUKA 1 (R): the surface of shoe-pad uses fabric material.

The reverse side of shoe-pad is gluing.

LUKA 2 (above): the thickness of EUR42.5 shoe-pad is about 5.44mm.

LUKA 1 (bottom): the thickness of EUR42.5 shoe-pad is about 4.77mm.

LUKA 2 (L) & LUKA 1 (R) uses non-woven material insole fabric.

LUKA 2 (L): the unit weight of EUR42.5 is about 396.9g.

LUKA 1 (R): the unit weight of EUR42.5 is about 374.3g.

From above comparison, LUKA 2 improved the vamp strength and comfort level of insole to adapt to Doncic’s unique playing style and foot movement.

Overall:
Doncic’s personal playing style and technical movements is the core design concept of JORDAN LUKA 2, which pay attention to the balance of shoes, to help him make a variety of technical movements.

The appearance is retro. The texture and details of shoes are good. True to size. The thick shoe-tongue offer comfortable fitness after fastening the shoelace. The arch position has obvious support. And if you have flat feet, you can replace the shoe-pad to improve the comfort level.

It uses full-length FORMULA 23 high performance foam as a frame. Cushlon 3.0 foam is added to the inside of the forefoot sole to better cushion the impact of contact with the ground. The overall center of gravity is not low, and the ISOPLATE system offer good support for the entire forefoot sole and the lateral position of the arch.