Learn More About the Air Jordan 12 Utility
Inspired by Japan's Rising Sun flag and a woman's 19th-century shoe's high heel (yes, you heard that correctly!), the Tinker Hatfield-designed Air Jordan 12 made its debut in 1996. MJ wanted a comfortable, durable heel that was also stylish, so he took his cue from a woman's shoe profile.
The OG Jordan 12 originated with five colorways in 1996 and 1997. The Air Jordan 12 Retro series was later introduced in 2003 and continues today. From OG colorways like "Taxi" and "Flu Game" to exclusive Retro collabs with OVO and PSNY, Air Jordan 12 sneakers are sought after for their bold silhouette, sharp color combos and long-wearing durability.
Air Jordan 12: History and a Brand New Launch
After the extraordinary success of the Air Jordan 11, Michael Jordan's 12th signature shoe was released in 1996. The official launch of the Jordan Brand occurred the following year, and the Jordan 12s were the last of the line to be sold in a Nike branded box.
Aesthetically, the AJ 12 merged details like stitched leather panels that resembled rays from the sun with a sleek shape based loosely on a 19th-century dress boot. Performance-wise, the Air Jordan 12s retained the revolutionary carbon fiber plate introduced in the Air Jordan 11 and added Nike Zoom Air cushioning - the first Jordan sneaker to do so.
Jordan 12 Retro Utility
Twenty-five years after its original debut, the Air Jordan 12 Utility is being re-released. The Air Jordan 12s will release in August 2021 with a brand-new look. Unlike the version released in early 2021, the Air Jordan 12 Utility shoes will feature a combination of utility black and an understated bright crimson with white accents. Jordan branding is found on the tongue, outsoles, and lateral midsoles. Instead of lizard-patterned leather, the Jordan 12's mudguards are made of nubuck leather. The rest of the sneaker's uppers use dark tumbled leather. The eyes of the tennis footwear are made of matte silver materials. The bottom of the outsoles are light blue/gray with an overall speckled pattern.
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