Air Jordan 12 “Obsidian” Returning In 2027

A major one to start '27.

Matt Varga August 7, 2026

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Don’t close the book on 2026 just yet; we’ve got seminal releases like the Jordan 11 “Space Jam,” Jordan 6 “Infrared,” or Jordan 4 “Bred” to check off before the year is out. Yet like clockwork, our understanding of what Jordans are beyond that horizon continues to take shape, with another OG coming off the board to start 2027 via the Air Jordan 12 “Obsidian.”

Like those aforementioned retro peers, this returns to one of the most celebrated colorways for its silhouette, a clean navy/white split that helped bring the AJ12 to shelves during its market debut. However, despite those well-founded roots, it certainly hasn’t been one that Jordan Brand has reached for again and again, clearly eclipsed in the number of retro efforts by siblings like the “Taxi” or “Flu Game.” This will mark just the third release as a whole for the Jordan 12 “Obsidian,” and the first since a 2012 drop that marked its first ever revival.

Surely Jordan look-ahead veterans won’t be surprised, but word comes by way of @zsneakerheadz, confirming that the Air Jordan 12 “Obsidian” is queued up for a January 23rd, 2027 release date. Retail pricing hasn’t been confirmed yet. Refresh on this colorway if need be below, where we’ve got images of the 2012 release included. Watch our Jordan Release Dates landing page for any additional info as it comes down.

: Air Jordan 12 “Obsidian” (2012) Stadium Goods

: Air Jordan 12 “Obsidian” (2012) Stadium Goods

: Air Jordan 12 “Obsidian” (2012) Stadium Goods

: Air Jordan 12 “Obsidian” (2012) Stadium Goods

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Matt Varga, Junior Editor

Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in video editing and writing in the music world — primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers led him to switching over to footwear. An avid collector, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to either the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-ups. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.