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The Jordan 12 Retro French Blue 2016
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 French Blue 2016
Released in April of 2016, the French Blue colorway debuted on the Air Jordan 12 Retro Silhouette. The sneaker features an almost entirely white upper complemented by the iconic AJ12 vertical stitching. The French Blue mudguard was created as a nod to the Washington Wizards. That French Blue color scheme then works its way down to the midsole, outer sole, and tread. The white pull tab on the shoe's heel is adorned with an inverted Jumpman logo and text conveying the Jordan brand. The number 23 is stamped on the midsole of the heel in a True Red color on a French Blue background. One final French Blue accent appears on the front of the shoe, where another Jumpman logo can be found positioned on the tongue.
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