For several years, we here at sneakershoptalk have chided Jordan Brand for their refusal to bring back the “Taxi” Air Jordan. Wit multiple releases of Jordan 12s, such as the “Wings” , “Chinese New Year” and “Red Taxi” that bore more than a passing resemblance to the classic colorway, it almost seemed that Jordan Brand was taking a perverse pleasure in teasing fans of the Taxis. It seems that Jordan Brand may have finally taken heed of the wishes of their consumer and is bringing the “Taxi” back, adding them to…
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”Flu Game” Air Jordan XII is back on for 2025
title image via zsneakerheadz The ongoing saga of the “Flu Game” Air Jordan XII has a new chapter. Several weeks ago it was reported the original colorway of the XII was in the works, however, that excitement was short-lived as news emerges they were scrapped and the monikered “Bloodline” color would release in its place. According to sneakerheads, per sneaker files, the “Bloodline” has been scrapped and the “Flu Game” release is back on for 2025. At this time there are no images but we should expect to see the “Flu…
Read MoreIconic Air Jordan XII returning next spring
title image via zsneakerheadz Last seen in 2016, the “Flu Game” Air Jordan XII is being primed for a return. According to reporting from the incomparable zsneakerheadz, they are planned to drop in the spring of 2025. At this early juncture there are no available images but they will utilise a black and varsity red colour palette. We should see a sneaker with a black ribbed upper. If they are going to be “remastered” let us hope that they get the shaoe of the mudguards correct and not some of…
Read More“White/Red” Air Jordan XII: More Images
Although like many fans of the Air Jordan XII, I would have loved to have seen the “Taxi” finally make its overdue return, the “White/Red” colorway is a more than acceptable consolation prize. It sports a ribbed, white leather upper overlaid with red lizard print mudguards on both the lateral and medial sides. Jumpman branding is seen on the tongue, along with “TWO3.” The word “JUMPMAN” is stamped on plastic sections on the lateral side. On the rear heel reads “JORDAN” and “QUALITY INSPIRED BY THE REATEST PLAYER EVER”, along…
Read MoreTake in the official images of the White/Red Air Jordan XII
The “White/Red” Air Jordan XII is making its long-awaited return later this year. These beauties released back in January 1997 and were seen on the feet of Michael Jordan as he Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman led the Bulls to 69-13 record en route to their 5th NBA championship. Inspired by the rising sun of Japanese folklore it sports a white leather upper with stitched ribs emanating from a central point. Varsity red mudgaurds are preesent on both the lateral and medial sides, with the former displaying a plastic overlay…
Read MoreCheck out the latest images of the White and Red Air Jordan XII
When it releases later this year, the White and Red Air Jordan XII will join the “Playoff” as colorway of the XII that have released in recent years. It sports a white tumbled leather upper overlaid with red mudguards on the lateral and medial sides. On the tongue appears an embroidered Jumpman and “TWO3” , with “QUALITY INSPIRED BY THE GREATEST PLAYER EVER” appearing on the Jumpman-topped rear pull tab. A white and red midsole and Jumpman-branded outsole with black traction sections. The White and Red Air Jordan XII is…
Read MoreTake a look at these images of the White and Red Air Jordan XII
The return of the White and Red Air Jordan XII will be a standout addition to an already robust holiday release roster. The 2023 version appears to do a passable job of recreating its 1997 forbear in that it sports a white , ribbed leather upper overlaid with red lizard print mudguards on the lateral and medial sides. Black shows up on the inner , as well as the Jumpman and “TWO3l that is embroidered on the tongue. On the rear heel reads “Jordan” “QUALITY INSPIRED BY THE GREATEST PLAYER…
Read MoreAn initial look at the White and Red Air Jordan XII
The white and red Air Jordan XII will make its long-awaited retail return later this year. Initial images of the2023 version have emerged finally giving us a look at this returning classic. It sports a white leather upper with red overlays on the latreal medial sides . A Jumpman and “TWO3” appears in black embroidery on the tongue, while a rear heel sash reads. “JORDAN” and “QUALITY INSPIRED BY THE GREATEST PLAYER EVER” and is topped with a Jumpman on the pull tab. Metallic silver eyelets and black at the…
Read MoreWhite and Red Air Jordan XII rumoured to make return this holiday
It seems Jordan Brand may actually be heartening to the desires of their consumer base for a change. Rumours are swirling about that the white and red Air Jordan XII could make its long-awaited return this holiday season. At this early juncture there is neither confirmation nor images of the sneaker but what we should see is an iteration of the white/red that is a faithful recreation of its 1997 progenitor, including the correctly shaped mudguards. Updates will be provided as more information on the status of this potentially returning…
Read More“Playoff” Air Jordan XII potentially releasing March 11
It goes without saying ( even though I am saying it) that the “Playoff” Air Jordan XII is one of 2022’s most anticipated releases. Initially they were scheduled to release February 19, as we all know that did not happen as the “Cardinal” Air Jordan III released on that day with the date for the “Playoff” moved to some point in March. There could finally be a day for this returning classic, for according to the incomparable zsneakerheadz, the postponement is potentially set to end March 11. We will continue…
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