1 variation of the Jordan Jordan 12 on SoleBook.
The Jordan 12 Retro traces back to the original Air Jordan XII, released in the mid-90s as Michael Jordan's on-court shoe for the 1996-97 season, the year of the "Flu Game" where he famously wore this exact silhouette. Designed by Tinker Hatfield, the shoe drew inspiration from a Japanese rising sun flag, giving early colorways like "Taxi" their radiating stitch pattern across the upper. It was a departure from the low-slung, sock-like construction of the XI, opting instead for a structured, high-cut build with a padded collar and a visible Zoom Air unit, making it feel more traditional basketball shoe than the sleek innovation of its predecessor. Retroed multiple times since the early 2000s, the XII has become a staple of Jordan Brand's rotation, prized for its blend of leather panels, patent accents in select colorways, and a rubber cupsole that print-lovers still debate compared to the original tooling. Colorways like "Flu Game," "Playoffs," and "French Blue" have kept the model relevant across generations, with each retro drop reigniting arguments about sizing quirks and lace-lock durability that longtime collectors know all too well.