The list of Air Jordan 12 colorways is long and we'd like you to revisit that while you wait for the Air Jordan 12 Blueberry. Nike doesn't fail to bring in some interesting color variants of their fan-favorite every few months.
They launched the Air Jordan 12 Retro Red Taxi on 25th May 2024. The next release is already listed to launch on 18th December. You get the same sturdy Jordans in truncated leather having high ankle support but in different interesting color variants.
Here, we've listed the 6 best Air Jordan 12 colorways that we feel have some interesting color combinations to flaunt away.
Note: This article purely reflects the writer's opinion.
6 best Air Jordan 12 Colorways to add to your collection right now
1) Air Jordan 12 White/Varsity Red
This Air Jordan 12 colorway is a new version of the originally released 1997 version. Therefore, this option is for those who love their shoes OG.
It has a soft tumbled white leather upper with two side panels of pebbled leather in varsity red. Unlike the other Air Jordan 2 colorways, the top eyelets on the sneaker are made of plastic in this one.
Released on October 28th last year at a price of $228, this variant is available in most Nike-select retail stores across the US.
2) WMNS Air Jordan 12 Retro "Brilliant Orange"
This one is the most unique among the Air Jordan 12 colorways released to date. It was launched on July 13th last year and it retailed at $200. This is also available in standard sizes in retail.
The majority of the shoe upper is made of black tumble-finish leather and the lateral panels are in brilliant orange color along with the sole of the shoe. These shoes quickly went out of stock due to the unique look of it.
This shoe also has a black sock lining with star patterns on it. You really need to pull in some sources if you want to get a standard size of this one.
3) Air Jordan 12 Playoff
This is again a re-release of the original Air Jordan colorways in 1997. It has a basic white and black color combination with red Jumpman labels and two3 branding spread across the shoe.
The leather texture is the same as the other Air Jordan 12 colorways with the side panels having a lizard skin finish to it. The white rubber sole features a black Jumpman logo and grooves underneath for enhanced traction.
Released in 2022 these Air Jordan 12 colorways retailed for $210.
4) Air Jordan 12 Taxi
This among the other Air Jordan 12 colorways has a really chic look to it. It is mainly because of the golden metallic shine of the eyelet over the black and white background of the shoe.
This is one to look out for as Nike will be re-releasing this pair in 2025 keeping up the same look. Back in 2013, when this was last released, it faired at $170 on select retails.
5) PSNY x Air Jordan 12
This on the list of best Air Jordan 12 colorways looks entirely different from the rest of the line. This was when Air Jordan 12 collaborated with PSNY to release the dark grey in 2015.
Later, they brought in three other color variants wheat, Bordeaux and olive green. Unlike the traditional Jordans, the upper of this sneaker was made of nubuck.
This model had a molded structure different from the usual stitches on other Air Jordan 12 colorways. The 23 logo on the heel of the shoe had a carved-out finish to it. Plus, the tongue has PSNY branding instead of the usual 23. It was priced at $300 at release.
6) Air Jordan 12 Nubuck
In 2003, this was the first in the Air Jordan 12 colorways to have a sneaker upper not made out of leather. The major part of it was made of nubuck which was dark matted black.
Nike re-released this colorway again in 2009 with similar details. They had small university blue detailing on the black nubuck and leather. they used blue for the Jumpman labeling.
In 2009, this colorway was released for $150 in the US.
We have brought quite a few impressive Air Jordan 12 colorways to your notice. Check out if you need any among them in your collection before you get your hands on the new Air Jordan 12 Blueberry ahead of its launch on December 18 2024.