Air Jordan XII (12): 1996-97

The first AIR JORDANs to utilize Zoom Air Technology for lightweight cushioning and lightning quick responsiveness. MJ wears them as he scores 38 points against the Utah Jazz, including a three pointer in the dying seconds, despite being so ill with the flu he has to be helped off the floor after the game by teammate Scottie Pippen. Using the Japanese rising sun as the inspiration, the Air Jordan XII features flowing lines reminiscent of the sending out its morning rays. The XII released in 1996 and 1997 in five mid-top colorways.

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Air Jordan XII 1996-97 Original

• White/Black-Taxi
• White-Varsity Red-Black
• Obsidian-White-French Blue
• Black-Varsity Red
• Black/Varsity Red-White-Metallic Silver

Air Jordan XII 2003 Retro

• Black/Varsity Red
• Black/White-University Blue
• White/Flint Grey-Metallic Silver
• White/French Blue-Metallic Silver-Varsity Red
• Black/Varsity Red-White-Metallic Silver
• White/University Blue-Metallic Silver (wmns)
• White/University Blue-Metallic Silver
• Obsidian/University Blue-White (low)
• White/Black-Taxi (low)
• White/Real Pink-Metallic Silver (wmns low)

Air Jordan XII 2008 Collezione Package Retro

• White/Black-Taxi

Air Jordan XII 2009 Retro

• Black/White-University Blue
• White/Varsity Red-Black
• Black/Varsity Red
• White/Varsity Red
• Black/Grand Purple-Aquamarine (kids)