About the Jordan 12 Retro Doernbecher 2017
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 colorways in 1996 and 1997. The Air Jordan 12 Retro series was later introduced in 2003 and continues today. From OG colorways like "Taxi" and "Flu Game" to exclusive Retro collabs with OVO and PSNY, Air Jordan 12 sneakers are sought after for their bold silhouette, sharp color 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 fiber plate introduced in the Air Jordan 11 and added Nike Zoom Air cushioning - the first Jordan sneaker to do so.
Jordan 12 Retro Doernbecher 2017
The Jordan 12 Doernbecher was the only pair to come in the Doernbecher collection with all proceeds from the shoes going to the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. These Jordan 12 pink sneakers were designed by Carissa Navarro, a nine-year-old girl born without kidneys. They feature accents that highlight all of the things in her life that she loves most. Starting with the classic Jordan 12 Retro silhouette, the upper is seen in black with pink accents on the lace eyelets and side. The pink and purple outsole features a mixed design with a picture of her stuffed dog, Max, and the heels feature her name on the right and her sister’s name on the left. A slice of pizza is seen on the lace as an ornament.
