Jordan 12 Retro

 

The Air Jordan 12 Retro was released in 1996 and designed by Tinker Hatfield. It features a bold design inspired by the Japanese Rising Sun flag, with a solid leather upper and minimal detailing. The shoe was the first to utilize the Zoom Air unit and had a carbon fiber shank for improved performance. The original colorway debuted in black and white, and it was retro-ed in various colors, including red and a 'Nubuck' colorway, which was an online exclusive release. The 2025 version, known as the Jordan 12 Retro Melo, pays tribute to Carmelo Anthony's rookie season, featuring a clean white leather design with university blue accents.