A View of the Jordan 12 Retro FIBA 2019 Sneakers
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 FIBA 2019
The Jordan 12 Retro FIBA sneaker was released on August 23, 2019, for the FIBA World Cup in China that year. The Jordan Retro FIBA sneaker is fitted with a white, channel-stitched, full-grain tumbled leather upper. The all-white upper is complemented by the metallic gold on the midfoot shank and the upper eyelets. The collar lining and Jordan branding appear in University Red, while the pebbled mudguard features subtle detailing for the national team. The Jumpman logo on the tongue is embroidered in University Red as well. These Jordans in white, red, and yellow also feature Chinese characters on the heel tab that translate to "The heart only burns for this purpose," an homage to the international basketball world. The underfoot features full-length Zoom Air and a rubber outsole with herringbone tread.
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