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The Air Jordan 12 is the twelfth signature Jordan shoe. They debuted in 1996 and released to the public during the 1996-1997 NBA season.

The Jordan 12 was another Jordan model designed by the legend Tinker Hatfield. The Jordan 12 was the perfect follow-up to one of the greatest Air Jordan Models, the Air Jordan 11. MJ would go on to win yet another NBA Championship and lay the groundwork for his second three-peat. The Jordan 12 was also the first shoe Jordan Brand launched as its own brand, separate from Nike. 

The Jordan 12 is an excellent on-court performer, even by today’s standards. The shoe features full-length Zoom Air cushioning, a carbon fiber torsional shank, and some of the best traction on a retro Jordan. 

AVERAGE RETAIL PRICE: $190

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Kids Sized Air Jordan 12 Retro Deconstructed

It’s no secret that most kids sized shoes do not feature the same tech that the Men’s versions do. What exactly is inside these kids versions has been speculated by some, but today, FastPass.cn gives us the answer — at least for the Air Jordan 12 Retro in kids sizes.
March 13, 2017

The PSNY x Jordan 12 is Restocking in New York

For those who missed out on the collaborative Public School x Air Jordan 12, you are in luck…sort of. The PSNY x Air Jordan 12 Retro in Grey Nubuck will be re-releasing at 11AM EST on February 16 at 330 Hudson Street in New York for the hefty retail price of $300. The all grey nubuck upper sneaker is equipped with a Phylon
February 15, 2017
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A Detailed Look at the Air Jordan 12 OVO ‘Black’

Drake (aka Jimmy Brooks, yes I watched him in Degrassi: The Next Generation) produced one of the most well-known Jordan Brand collaborations ever. Jordan Brand is blessing us with another exclusive collaboration with Drake’s apparel brand, OVO (October’s Very Own).
February 15, 2017

The 2017 ‘Chinese New Year’ Jordan Collection (XXXI & XII) is Available Now

The Year of the Rooster is upon us and that means the annual Chinese New Year Air Jordan collection has dropped to coincide with the lunar calendar holiday. This year’s collection includes the Jordan XXXI as well as two colorways of the Jordan 12. All three feature white and gold touches, although the grade school sized AJ12 has red to
January 28, 2017
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The Air Jordan ‘Chinese New Year’ Pack is Available Early

For most of us, the Chinese New Year holiday isn’t until the end of this month. Asia had released the Air Jordan ‘Chinese New Year’ Pack early on 1/7 to go along with Jordan Brand’s grand opening of its stores in Chengdu and Taipei. Luckily, our friends over at iD4shoes have pairs available now. The Men’s AJ12 features similar aspects to
January 10, 2017
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Jordan Brand Unveils New SongGao Store in Taipei

It was only a matter of time until Jordan Brand continued to expand globally. The rband sure did it big this time with its Jordan 16 SongGao Flagship store located in Taipei, Taiwan. Early last year Jordan Brand member Russell Westbrook announced that there were big things to come, so here we are. The futuristic design provides a full range of
January 6, 2017
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Detailed Look at the Air Jordan 12 Retro ‘Chinese New Year’ Pack

With Jordan Brand’s Chinese New Year pack set to release in China, we are here to give you a detailed look at the latest Air Jordan 12 Retros. The pack is meant to celebrate traditional Chinese crafts. The Men’s Air Jordan 12 Retro showcases a familiar design that comes from it’s 1997 original — the one with the ‘Taxi’ namesake. While it
December 20, 2016
Air Jordan Chinese New Years Pack

20 Years Winning (in China): Jordan Brand Celebrates with Chinese New Year Pack

2017 is just around the corner and just in time for the new year, Jordan Brand is blessing customers with a fan-favorite silhouette as well as its latest. You might think, “Wait, how can JB top what it’s already released?” Well, it’s commemorating the 20th anniversary of when Jordan Brand first landed in China — and that deserves something big. Programming
December 20, 2016

An Official Look at the Air Jordan 12 Retro Low in Black/Orange

The Air Jordan 12 is set to return in low top form in 2017 in colorways we’ve never seen — and this Black/Orange pair will be the first. This version of the Air Jordan 12 Retro Low features a nubuck upper along with dark grey leather overlays and tooling. Branding along the shoe is done in orange and offers an interesting
December 16, 2016

Get an Official Look at the Air Jordan 12 Retro Low ‘Playoff’

One of my most anticipated releases of 2017 is the Air Jordan 12 Retro Low in the classic ‘Playoff’ colorway. I always have my ‘Taxi’ Lows in rotation, and these will fit in nicely. Hopefully, the leather upper is worthy of their price, and the full-length Zoom Air is always an enticing feature. Enjoy an official look at the upcoming
December 16, 2016
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The Upcoming Air Jordan 12 Retro PRM ‘Deep Royal’

Retro is the new wave and we don’t see it stopping anytime soon, especially for Jordan Brand. The Jumpman is sticking to its nostalgia chops and coming out with a pretty unique build of a classic model: the Air Jordan 12 Retro. This Air Jordan 12 Retro PRM gets a suede upper and retains the synthetic leather overlay along the lateral side.
November 1, 2016