Jordan 12 Retro White 2009

Jordan 12 Retro White 2009

Details

Colorway
White / Varsity Red-Black
Style Code
130690-163b
Release Date
November 21, 2009
Department
Men
Brand
Jordan
Model
Air Jordan 12

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Collectors Love the Jordan 12 Retro White 2009 Release

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 White 2009

Originally designed by the legendary Tinker Hatfield and released during the Christmas season of 2009, the Air Jordan 12 Retro White is a retro take on the colorway design worn by Michael Jordan during his legendary fifth NBA Championship season back in 1997. The Cherry version of this design incorporates a white leather upper and a textured Gym Red mudguard that extends all the way down to the sole. The sole is stamped with a white number 23 atop a red background. And while the outsole is predominantly red and black, it features a ribbed middle that separates to reveal a zig-zag design. Metallic silver eyelets grace the top of the shoe for a flair of class, while the classic Jumpman branding is stamped in black on the sneaker's tongue.