Jovani Hernandez The Air Jordan 12 is widely-considered one of the last great models in the first-half of Michael Jordan’s signature sneaker line. Among the dozens of colorways that’ve emerged on the Tinker Hatfield-designed sneaker, those associated with the Chicago Bulls’ 1996-97 NBA season are immensely popular, with the “Playoffs” style rumored to return Spring 2022 for its 25th anniversary.
Worn throughout Jordan’s second championship-winning playoff run upon returning to the Bulls, the sneaker features a predominantly two-tone arrangement. The lizard skin-mudguard pairs with a tumbled leather underlay that’s stood the test of time, retroing in 2004 and 2012 in original trim, and as a low-top in 2017. “Varsity Red” throughout the shoe’s branding – namely at the spine – maintain the pair from entirely following a “yin-and-yang” color platte, while further harkening back to the League’s rules of footwear having to match with a team’s uniforms. Shimmering metallic eye-lets near the top of the tongue also deliver personality to the Jordan 12, which has gone on to be a favorite among collectors.
Enjoy product imagery of a pair from 2012, and anticipate Nike SNKRS details to surface as the year comes to a close.
For confirmed Jordan release dates, check out the Air Jordan 3 “Racer Blue” set to launch on July 10th.
WHERE TO BUY
Air Jordan 12 "Playoff 2022"
US 03/11/2022 Friday
| Retailer | Release type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Stadium Goods | Standard | Check Site |
| Nike SNKRS US | Standard | Check Site |
| DICK'S | Standard | Check Site |
| Finish Line | Standard | Check Site |
| JD Sports US | Standard | Check Site |
| Foot Locker | App Only | Check App |
| Champs | App Only | Check App |
| SNIPES US | Standard | Check Site |
| Nordstrom | Standard | Check Site |
| YCMC | Standard | Check Site |
| DTLR | Standard | Check Site |
| Shiekh | Standard | Check Site |
| Feature | Raffle | Check Site |
| Bodega | Raffle | Check Site |
| Sneaker Politics | Raffle | Check Site |
| Shop Nice Kicks | Standard | Check Site |
| Extra Butter | Raffle | Check Site |
| Saint Alfred | Standard | Check Site |
| Packer | Raffle | Check Site |
| Oneness | Standard | Check Site |
| A Ma Maniere | Raffle | Check Site |
| Social Status | Raffle | Check Site |
| BAIT | Raffle | Check Site |
Europe 02/19/2022 Saturday
| Retailer | Release type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Nike SNKRS BE | Standard | Check Site |
| Nike SNKRS ES | Standard | Check Site |
| Nike SNKRS IT | Standard | Check Site |
| Nike SNKRS NL | Standard | Check Site |
| Nike SNKRS FR | Standard | Check Site |
| Nike SNKRS DE | Standard | Check Site |
| Nike SNKRS UK | Standard | Check Site |
| END. | Raffle | Check Site |
| SVD | Raffle | Check Site |
| Foot District | Standard | Check Site |
| OneBlockDown | Standard | Check Site |
| SNS | Standard | Check Site |
Images: Stadium Goods
Source: Sneaker Files
