Since the 12s are relatively popular and with these being a decent colorway, I believe they’ll sell out. The retail price for men’s sizes is set at $190 and while the retail price for GS sizes is TBA. You can buy these sneakers at select retailers and Nike SNKRS on July 24 th. Plain white midsoles and outsoles with Gym Red, black, and snakeskin hits finish off the design. On the rear, Gym Red and black heel pull provide additional contrast with “Jump-Man” branding. Meanwhile, scaley mudguards with embossed metallic red “Jordan” branding adds another layer of detail. Contrasting the uppers are 4 metallic Gym Red eyelet panels. Tumbled leather appears on the throats, enveloped in traditional black laces and detailed by “TWO” and “3” texts. White tumbled leather covers the top half of the uppers, particularly the segmented side panels. The Air Jordan 12 takes on a familiar yet brand-new colorway with typical Chicago Bulls-themed hues.
The “Flue Game” is inspired by MJ’s performance against the Utah Jazz in the NBA finals where Michael performed exceedingly well all while suffering from the flu.Īfter multiple renditions, the Flu Game Air Jordan 12 returned in 2020 in a flipped color tone and build. The Air Jordan 12 Reverse Flu Game takes on a colorway with one of the richest histories in sneaker history. I expect similar margins from the Air Jordan 12 Retro Twist. In the reseller’s markets, these sneakers have dropped in value overall to an average price of $230 per pair. Traditional white laces, black heel pulls ice blue midsoles, and outsoles complete the design. Ice blue eyelet panels add a touch of luxury while plastic “Jump Man” branding is embossed onto the side panels. The build rocks a dual leather material, with smooth white leather covering the top half while tumbled leather traces appear on the tongues and mudguards. Jordan Brand dropped the Air Jordan 12 Easter just in time for Easter Sunday with suitable pastel color tones.
To get a more accurate resale estimate for the Air Jordan 12 Retro Twist, let’s head on over to the secondary market. The Air Jordan 12 just isn’t as sought after as some of the other Air Jordans, however, they must not be slept on either as there’s potential for good profits with every drop. Both of which weren’t particularly popular nor very profitable even though the Easter colorway sold out rather quickly.
Then in 2021, we saw releases such as the GS Air Jordan 12 Ice-cream and the Air Jordan 12 Easter. That was, of course, the game where Michael Jordan had the flu, yet delivered an exceptional performance. Last year, we saw a few exciting releases including the iconic Air Jordan 12 Bred, or more commonly known as, “Flu Game”. Is that due to its basketball performance, style, or history? We may not have an answer for that but one thing’s for sure, Air Jordan 12s often sell out very quickly. While annual releases aren’t abundant, almost every single occasion is celebrated by sneakerheads and collectors alike. The Air Jordan 12 has almost always been a very popular sneaker. Then with MJ’s incredible performances such as during the famed “Flu Game”, the Air Jordan 12 became a household name with sales going through the roof. This improved elevation while coupled with carbon fiber shank plates provided functionality that few other sneakers could emulate. The “Rising Sun” flag is also a source that Hatfield derived design cues from.Īs for the functional part of the sneaker, Tinker Hatfield, for the first time, used Nike’s state-of-the-art ZoomX cushioning to elevate the midsoles. However, inspiration from the Japanese does not end there. Firstly, it borrows its curves from the iconic “Nishiki” dress that’s native to Japanese culture. Released in 1996, close to MJ’s retirement, the Air Jordan 12 saw decent success on the shelves of Nike stores and on the hardwood on Michael Jordan’s feet.ĭesigned by Tinker Hatfield, this shoe is inspired by Japanese culture in two main ways.
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