Air Jordan 12

For the 1996-97 season, Tinker Hatfield imagined an Air Jordan tougher and more luxurious than ever: the Air Jordan 12. Michael Jordan wore it throughout a season that ended with a fifth NBA title for the Chicago Bulls. On 11 June 1997, in Game 5 of the Finals against the Utah Jazz, he scored 38 points despite being visibly unwell. That night went down in history as the Flu Game and gave its name to the black and red colourway he wore. Almost thirty years later, the AJ12 still stands for determination, character and winning.

The Air Jordan 12 design draws on two unexpected sources. The stitching radiating across the upper is inspired by the Nisshōki, the Japanese rising sun flag, while the overall shape echoes a 19th-century women's dress boot. Underfoot, the AJ12 was the first Jordan with full-length Zoom Air cushioning, for a ride that feels both soft and responsive. A tough leather upper and the Jumpman logo on the tongue complete a build known for its durability, making it one of the hardest-wearing Jordans in the line.

The original Air Jordan 12 colourways are among the most famous in the series: Taxi, Playoffs, Cherry, Obsidian and of course Flu Game, all released in the late 90s and retroed since. At noirfonce.eu the collection spotlights recent editions such as the Bloodline and Idols Become Rivals, plus the Taxi in grade-school (GS) sizes. The silhouette also comes as the Air Jordan 12 Retro Low, lighter to the eye, and in kids' sizes so the whole family can share the icon. Plenty of ways to wear a model steeped in history, from court to street.

With its high-top build and commanding look, the Air Jordan 12 is worn as a statement piece. It sits naturally with straight jeans or cargo trousers that leave the radiating stitching on show, and just as well with a fleece tracksuit for an all-out sportswear vibe. High-contrast colourways like the Taxi suit a black and white wardrobe, while bolder editions lift a simple outfit. For a lighter feel, the Low version keeps the same identity in a more understated format, ideal for warmer days.

Buying your Air Jordan 12 at noirfonce.eu means total peace of mind. An official Nike and Jordan retailer since 2015, NOIRFONCE guarantees brand-new, 100% authentic pairs, checked before every dispatch. Your order is prepared quickly and delivered across Europe with tracking at every step. If the pair isn't right, you have 14 days to send it back. Payment is fully secure and can be split into instalments. From the Taxi to the latest editions, find the full Air Jordan 12 Retro collection at noirfonce.eu.