Last seen in 2016, the “Flu Game” Air Jordan XII is one of a plethora of highly anticipated releases that 2025 is flush with. As the unstoppable march of time inevitably draws us closer to their latest release a video of an unboxing has emerged via zsneakerheadz. The brief, 12-second video provides a quick look at several angles of the shoe. Check out the video below and does it sway you one way or the other?
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It’s hard to believe that nearly a decade has passed since the last retail run of the “Flu Game” Air Jordan XII, which occurred in 2016. Jordan Brand is rectifying that long hiatus, as this original color of the XII is planned to return during a immensely robust 2025 release roster. Initial images have emerged of the 2025 iteration and is largely the visual representation of the classic colorway, with the mudguards appearing slightly more robust than in previous reincarnations, as well as a slightly different shape. As it currently…
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title image via zsneakerheadz After rumblings of their return in 2025 have persisted for months, according to zsneakerheadz, the long-awaited return of the ‘Taxi” Air Jordan XII has been confirmed for the 2025 Holiday season. At this juncture, there are no available images, but like the other returning original colorways, these will likely attempt to recreate the look, feel, and shape of its 1996 progenitor and will also feature original packaging. More information will be reported on this returning classic as it avails itself. Air Jordan XIIWhite/Black/TaxiCT8013-117$TBAHoliday 2025 images via…
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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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