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In 2011 the heavy retro treatment for the Air Jordan V was dimmed a bit, its thunder stolen to some degree by the Air Jordan III coming back out of the woodwork as well. In 2012 one might expect the same thing to happen to the Air Jordan XII in what promises to be a major year for the Air Jordan IV. The readers chiming in in our comments section have proven that won’t be the case though, with anticipation for the Air Jordan XII ‘Playoffs’ seeming to match that of the various IV releases. If you’re anticipation is indeed reaching unbearable levels we’ve got a little treat for you, as we’ve spotted some pairs of the Air Jordan XII ‘Playoffs’ up for grabs a bit early on eBay. Obviously you’re gonna have to go above the retail rate to get them, so is that worth it to rock them so far in advance of their April release? If the answer is yes, you can check out the auction from mmehanna on eBay.
Air Jordan XII Retro ‘Playoffs’
Black-White-True Red
130690-001
04/2012
$160
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The cat’s been let outta the bag for some time now, so instead of wondering where and how these Air Jordan ‘History of Flight’ and ‘Pantone’ samples came to be, let’s enjoy the fact that they’re out in the open and available for purchase. Here we have a look at the Air Jordan XII, which features a tonal Pantone 284 upper in nubuck with a a solid white outsole. These would’ve made a great variation to the Air Jordan XII ‘Melo’ that dropped a few years back, but seeing any of these Pantone samples on an NBA court would raise more than just a few eyebrows (Gilbert Arenas, get yourself on an NBA team already!). Have a look at the Air Jordan XII ‘Pantone’ Sample after the jump, and if you’re interested in what the asking price for this surprising auction is, check out the listing from digioaux on eBay.
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Jordan Brand athlete Joe Johnson will celebrate another NBA All-Star Game appearance next weekend as he was selected as a reserve for the exclusive Eastern Conference All-Star squad. A stirring debate regarding his validity as an All-Star reserve has risen; Johnson, who is considered to be one of the upper-tier players in the league, is actually being outperformed by teammate Josh Smith, a perennial Fantasy Basketball workhorse that has played an integral role is Reality Basketball for the Atlanta Hawks. Regardless, Johnson’s kicks is what we’re focused on, as he broke out a Black/Red PE or the Air Jordan XII that we’ve seem a few times before – a nubuck/patent leather upper with a red inner lining. Check out Johnson and his PEs after the jump and let us know if you think Smith is more deserving of an All-Star nod than his teammate! via Yahoo
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After being teased with a couple of low versions in 2011, we’re pretty glad to see the Air Jordan XII coming back out of the woodwork for a retro release of the silhouette true to its original height. Did we mention it will be making its return in a colorway that hasn’t seen the light of day since 2004? That’s right, the Air Jordan XII ‘Playoffs’ will be upon us in a few short months, with the wait till their April release eased a bit by all the other Jordan Brand heat coming out. Hit the jump for some new photos of this highly anticipated retro and let us know if you’re making room in your wallet to cop a pair of the Air Jordan XII’s coming down the pipeline. via TTB
Air Jordan XII Retro ‘Playoffs’
Black-White-True Red
130690-001
04/2012
$160
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Pretty much any way you slice it, 2012 is set to be another jam-packed year for Air Jordan retros. A pair of Air Jordan IV’s right around the corner, the Olympic VI’s later on down the line, XI’s popping up in the low version with the patent intact, you get the picture. And since all that is quite a bit to keep track of we want to make sure you don’t miss anything along the way, like the upcoming retro of the Air Jordan XII ‘Playoffs’. A beauty of a black and white design from the tail end of the Tinker years, the retro is looking right with the black leather towards the top taking on some nice textures for a buttery look. The latest pair shown here is the kids version, so peep the pics after the jump and let us know if you’ll be lacing up the youngin’s in these. As always, stick with Sneaker News for more info on the April release of the Air Jordan XII ‘Playoffs’. via SL
Air Jordan XII Retro ‘Playoffs’
Black-White-True Red
153265-001
04/2012
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It’s crazy to think that just twenty-five some odd games into the NBA season, we’re already only two months away from the Playoffs. And that goes double because not only will the Association’s postseason be starting on April 28th, but sometime during that month, we’ll also be revisiting a tournament run that culminated in the fifth title in seven years for what remains the league’s second-best team (regular season record-wise) of all time. The Air Jordan 12 Retro ‘Playoffs’ is like opening a time capsule from spring 1997, the kind of strong nostalgia juxtaposed against a timeless design that emphasizes how perfect this Tinker Hatfield effort really is. Jordan Brand couldn’t have picked a better model to release during an early 2012 that’s trending hard toward simple black and/or white designs, so now we’re just left waiting for that exact release date. Stick with Sneaker News to find out when that’ll be, and have a look at some new images in the meantime. via TTB
Air Jordan XII Retro ‘Playoffs’
Black-White-True Red
130690-001
04/2012
$160
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We’ll spare you the Jim Mora quote (already used it for the XIIIs), but we are indeed talking about ‘playoffs’ here on Sneaker News. One of the great understated additions to the Air Jordan Legacy will see its first retro run since 2004, and thanks to the complete lack of tweaks, they are indeed who we thought they were. The Air Jordan XII Retro ‘Playoffs’ reminds us of a time when Michael was play[ing] to win the game[s] leading up to his fifth NBA Championship ring, an achievement culminated in June 1997 when he hoisted the Larry O’Brien trophy at United Center rocking this very pair. You might have also seen them on the cover of NBA 2K10, so especially for younger sneakerheads who won’t remember that these effectively booted the also-upcoming OG ‘Obsidian’ AJ12 from its expected place as the ’97 All-Star shoe, these help acquaint the new generation with the period of unparalleled excellence that makes MJ most people’s GOAT. Click through so you can examine the subtle grandeur of this Tinker Hatfield masterpiece and stick with Sneaker News for the exact US release date. via in52
Air Jordan XII ‘Playoffs’
Black-White-True Red
130690-001
04/2012
$160
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For a set of sneakers that seems destined to never get near retail, the Air Jordan ‘History of Flight’ sure has popped up with a bunch of available pairs this month. So not only are we approaching the release of a white Air Jordan XI Low that was done in a similar style, but pairs of the super-exclusive red-on-white Air Jordan IVs and XIVs have popped up on eBay in the past week-plus. Let’s make that three now, as the Air Jordan XII has just opened to bidders in a design so pristine, the AJ12′s typically pebbled mudguard sections are done in a grainy texture to match the sunray-stitched upper. Uniform beauty to match the Bulls home joints, this is a model around which you can build an elite collection, and they’re available for a short time from btn_16 on eBay.
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Michael Jordan wore the ‘Columbia’ Air Jordan XI en route to the MVP award at the 1996 NBA All-Star Game in Phoenix, and given the recent history of Jordan Brand holiday releases, it seems all but guaranteed that we’ll either see those or the ‘Bred’ edition retroed as this Christmas’ can’t-miss retro. MJ Likely would have picked a similarly ‘off’ colorway for the following year’s ASG in Clevland, but the NBA’s choice to employ an MLB-style BYO-uniform dress code resulted in the more natural match being to the eventual ‘Playoffs’ colorway of the Air Jordan XII. That means that the OG ‘Obsidian’ AJXII went down as one of the most overlooked first-run colorways from the championship era Air Jordan Legacy, and this general lack of attention is reflected by the lack of a retro some fifteen years after its February 1997 debut. But that all changes this summer, when the Air Jordan 12 Retro ‘Obsidian’ makes good on the promise of a low-cut version we got back in ’04 and makes a Saturday, June 23rd release date one of the best graduation presents a Jordanhead could ever have. Click through for some more images and let us know which is your all-time most desired OG Air Jordan colorway, and be sure to stick with Sneaker News for updates.
Air Jordan XII Retro
Obsidian/White-French Blue-University Blue
130690-410
$160.00 – Men’s
$110.00 – Gradeschool
$70.00 – Preschool
$50.00 – Toddler
$42.00 – Infant
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Eight years. That’s the last time the Air Jordan XII in the Black/White-True Red colorway hit stores, and it can be argued that the ‘Playoffs’ XII is the most sought-after among the Air Jordan XII originals (but if you disagree, let us know in the comments section below). These are currently slated for a release this April, but Sneaker News brings you another look at certified heaters months in advance; for those unfamiliar with the history behind the Air Jordan XII ‘Playoffs’, it’s the shoe that Michael wore during the Home games of the 1997 Playoffs as well as the 1997 All-Star Game (he tallied the ASG’s first-ever triple-double in these). Check out some of the angles below and be sure to stick with Sneaker News for more exclusive peeks into 2012′s hottest upcoming releases.
Air Jordan XII ‘Playoffs’
Black-White-True Red
130690-001
04/2012
$160
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