Did this pop starlet pick up an Air Jordan habit from her old hubby? These recent photos seem to suggest so, with Rihanna making a quick trip out to New York for the Time 100 Gala, hitting the streets during her downtime in the the Air Jordan XII ‘Playoffs’ retro (fresh out of the box with the hangtags on and everything) that sparked many a lineup just last weekend. Between these shots and that tiger style Coachella sighting from last week it looks as if we have a new challenger entering the realm of female celebrity sneakerheads, so stay tuned for updates on Rihanna’s footwork and if you missed this pair make sure to take a look at what’s available on eBay now.

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The Air Jordan XII ‘Playoffs’ has Nike on red alert, as it will be the first sneaker release to implement the Twitter RSVP system in preparation of the Saturday release. While nobody can be sure whether or not the Playoffs will cause a ‘campout’ of any kind, it’s good to see that Nike has taken preventative measures – at least concerning its own retail spots. Campout or not, the Air Jordan XII ‘Playoffs’ is one of the best Air Jordan Retro releases of the year as it’s been a complete eight years since we were last given the opportunity to cop these from a retail spot. Will you get yours tomorrow morning (remember, Nike has informed retailers to put a stop to midnight releases)? Let us know in the comments below, or purchase at the comfort of your own home by snagging one from shadys1 on eBay.

Air Jordan XII ‘Playoffs’
Black/White-True Red
130690-001
04/21/2012
$160.00

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After experiencing the ‘South Beach’ Slide craze, will this ‘Playoffs’-inspired edition of the Jordan Hydro V Premier follow suit? Nike deemed it necessary to make this Saturday’s release of the Air Jordan XII ‘Playoffs’ a ‘Twitter RSVP‘ affair, but the Slide version of those Jordans should be a much more convenient experience if you’re looking to cop these for the summer. This colorway is the first of a few Air Jordan XII-styled Jordan Hydro V slides to come out this summer (a ‘Cool Grey’ one hits in May) so take a look at the gallery below and cop now from retailers like CitySole or on eBay.

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Nike will officially launch its Twitter RSVP release system to coincide with this Saturday’s release of the Air Jordan XII ‘Playoffs’. The ‘Twitter RSVP’ system only applies to the in-store releases of its 24 Nike retail locations and will not affect the online release that is currently scheduled for Friday at midnight EST (technically Saturday morning). It is likely that Nike will reserve the Twitter RSVP to big-ticket items such as Air Jordan Retro releases, high-profile Nike Sportswear releases (Foamposites), and other Nike Basketball releases such as the upcoming Elite collection. To address another concerns, you will indeed be able to send a Direct Message to the Nike Twitter handles, as they are Verified and don’t need to be following you in order for a DM to be sent. Be on the lookout for the RSVP today – full instructions are just below (or click here).

Air Jordan XII ‘Playoffs’
Black/White-True Red
130690-001
04/21/2012
$160.00

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Tinker Hatfield pays an incredible amount of detail with his footwear designs, so let’s take a look at some of exciting details of the Air Jordan XII as we gear up for this Saturday’s release of the ‘Playoffs’ colorway. Inspired by the land of the Rising Sun, Tinker placed pronounced grooves on the upper with stitches to create that ‘Rising Sun’ effect. Tinker further stylized the Air Jordan XII, which was also inspired by a 19th century woman’s dress boot, but placed an embossed lizard-skin material at the mudguard, which also spilled to the forefoot portion of the midsole. Additional accents like the silver-plated lace-rings on the upper gave the shoe a bit of a luxurious touch, while the visible carbon fiber plated on the outsole carried on the design function that first arrived with its predecessor – the Air Jordan XI. Finishing off the design was a plethora of Jordan insignia around the shoe, like the Jumpman stamped at the toe and the ’23′ at the ‘bumper’ of the heel. A true beauty to behold is the Air Jordan XII, so take a look at the gallery of these fine details below and let us know if you’ll have the ‘Playoffs’ on your feet this weekend. Photos: us10

Air Jordan XII ‘Playoffs’
Black/White-True Red
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04/21/2012
$160.00

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Jordan Brand will make next weekend’s ‘Playoff’ release a complete family outing, as we see here the trio of adult, GS, and PS sizes for this hot release. Copping the entire set for the family has become common practice for households that worship the Jumpman, and as we see here, the Air Jordan XII ‘Playoffs’ is the perfect daily bread for those who follow the Jordan code to a tee. If you have an army of little ones in the household that need to be decked out in the latest gear, the Full Family availability of the Playoffs is certainly great news! Check out the detailed gallery below and stay tuned for an official release next Saturday, April 21st at Jordan Brand retailers. Photos: socialstatus

Air Jordan XII ‘Playoffs’
Black/White-True Red
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04/21/2012
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April has been quiet in the Jordan Retro front, but this one release is strong enough to stand on its own and carry a month’s worth of sneaker releases. Dropping next Saturday at Jordan Brand retailers is the Air Jordan XII commonly referred to as the ‘Playoffs’, kicking off a string of Air Jordan XII releases like the Cool Grey, Obsidian, an the GS-exclusive Siren Red. Like the original, it features tumbled leather construction on the upper with the white pebbled-leather mudguard, with the trademark TWO3 stitched on the tongue. These are without a doubt one of the best Retro releases of the year – must-cop for those who have the OG or the ’04 Retro (the Jumpman badge on the midsole is getting a bit too yellow, no?). We’ve got another preview gallery courtesy of ITSB below, so be patient for just one more week, or forgo any sort of wait and cop now on eBay.

Air Jordan XII ‘Playoffs’
Black/White-True Red
130690-001
04/21/2012
$160.00

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