Official Images Of The Air Jordan 12 “Flu Game”

Releasing March 1st.

Andrew Rizzo February 15th, 2025 (updated)

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Updated February 15th, 2025: Official images of the Air Jordan 12 “Flu Game” have surfaced. This long-awaited Jordan Retro is set to release on March 1st, 2025 in full family sizes. See the Where To Buy section below to prepare for the official drop.

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WHERE TO BUY

Mens Air Jordan 12 "Flu Game"

SKU: CT8013-002

RETAIL PRICE: $210

RELEASE DATE: Mar 7, 2025

US 03/07/2025 Friday

Retailer	Release type	Status
Undefeated	Sold Out	Sold Out

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After months of confusion about whether the shoe would retro in 2025, the “Flu Game” Jordan 12s finally have a release date. March 1st will mark the colorway’s return to shelves for the first time in nearly a decade.

The black and red Air Jordan 12 “Flu Game” truly needs no introduction. The Chicago-rooted design is plenty clean on its own, but it’s what Mike accomplished in the shoe that makes it one of the most memorable original Jordan colorways of all time. Battling severe illness, Mike dropped 38 points on the Utah Jazz in game five of the 1997 NBA finals in the sneaker. We now know from The Last Dance that MJ was most likely sick with food poisoning, but let’s be honest; “Food Poisoning 12s” sounds awful.

It will be really interesting to see how the shoe performs at retail, although the recent performance of the Air Jordan 5 “Black Metallic Reimagined” suggests that these will be a hotly coveted release. The Air Jordan 12 holds a special place among OG sneakerheads who remember MJ’s playing days, but it’s unclear if younger generations will connect with the lore in the same way. Seeing “Flu Game” 12s sit might be a discomforting sight for the older crowd, but time will tell how consumers respond in the end.

Expect a release on March 1st, 2025 in full family sizes; a detailed gallery of the shoes is just ahead. For more on upcoming Jumpman updates, head to our Jordan Release Dates page.

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Written by

Andrew Rizzo, Junior Editor

Andrew Rizzo is an editor at Sneaker News based out of New York City. His primary interests include Air Jordan, Nike ACG, Nike Air Max, and New Balance footwear. Prior to joining Sneaker News, Andrew covered youth sports for several outlets and worked at one of the world’s top performance marketing agencies. He hails from Astoria, Queens and is a huge New York sports fan, particularly when it comes to the Knicks and Yankees.