Stylish Jordan 12 Retro White trainers
Inspired by Japan's Rising Sun flag and a woman's 19th-century shoe's high heel (yes, you heard that correctly!), the Tinker Hatfield-designed Air Jordan 12 made its debut in 1996. MJ wanted a comfortable, durable heel that was also stylish, so he took his cue from a woman's shoe profile.
The OG Jordan 12 originated with five colourways in 1996 and 1997. The Air Jordan 12 Retro series was later introduced in 2003 and continues today. From OG colourways like "Taxi" and "Flu Game" to exclusive Retro collabs with OVO and PSNY, Air Jordan 12 trainers are sought after for their bold silhouette, sharp colour combos and long-wearing durability.
Air Jordan 12: History and a Brand New Launch
After the extraordinary success of the Air Jordan 11, Michael Jordan's 12th signature shoe was released in 1996. The official launch of the Jordan Brand occurred the following year, and the Jordan 12s were the last of the line to be sold in a Nike branded box.
Aesthetically, the AJ 12 merged details like stitched leather panels that resembled rays from the sun with a sleek shape based loosely on a 19th-century dress boot. Performance-wise, the Air Jordan 12s retained the revolutionary carbon fibre plate introduced in the Air Jordan 11 and added Nike Zoom Air cushioning - the first Jordan trainer to do so.
The ever-stylish Jordan 12 Retro White trainers feature a classic white leather colouring on the upper part of the shoe and combine it with a splash of colour at the bottom. While the most common colour shade for the top part of the shoe is blue, the Jordan 12 Retro White trainers pair with other colours to keep the style fresh. In addition, these trainers feature everything you love about the classic Air Jordan 12 shoes, including the Jumpman logo on the tongue of the shoe. Other key features of the Jordan 12 design include the metallic silver eyestays at the top, which act like accent pieces to tie everything together. The bold colourway combination paired with the iconic and familiar Air Jordan 12 Retro style will turn these into your favourite pair of shoes.