A Look at All Black Jordan 12 Sneakers

The Jordan 12 sneaker remains a popular style to this day mainly because of the historical significance it played in Jordan’s career. Worn during the 1996-97 NBA season, the Jordan 12 is synonymous with Jordan’s iconic “Flu Game.” This performance, which happened during game five of the NBA Finals, is where Michael Jordan scored 38 points with a 103-degree fever and is known as one of the most memorable performances in NBA history.

The distinctive silhouette is another reason why the Jordan 12 has had such staying power within popular culture. Designer Tinker Hatfield turned to the Nisshoki, which is the Japanese rising sun flag, for inspiration. Stitched leather runs from the heel up the middle of the shoe and down to the toebox, which is supposed to mimic the rays of the rising sun on the flag.

Available in All-black Versions

While the original colorways offered a mix of white, black, and red color options, recent retro releases have seen an influx of all-black 12s hit the market. They can easily be found for purchase on sites like eBay as well.

Air Jordan 12 Utility Grind

This Jordan 12 all-black sneaker was released in 2021 and features a tumbled black leather upper with black suede overlays. The rubber midsole includes subtle speckles and is mixed with Nike Grind. A red Jumpman logo can be found on the tongue, which is made of black ballistic mesh.

Air Jordan 12 Retro Dark Concord

The all-black Jordan 12 Retro Dark Concord sneaker was released in 2020 and sports vibrant dark concord accents on the Jumpman designation on the side profile, lace loops, heel pull tab, and embroidered Jumpman logo on the tongue. A black suede is used for the upper, while the mudguard is made of textured leather.

Air Jordan 12 Retro Black Taxi

This retro version leans on a classic colorway from the Jordan 12 product line. The all-black leather upper features stitched panels to represent the Japanese rising sun flag, while a synthetic leather is used for the mudguards, which has a lizard-like appearance. Yellow accents are used for the Jumpman inscribed overlay on the midfoot, lace loops near the collar, heel pull tab, and the embroidered Jumpman logo on the tongue.

Air Jordan 12 Retro Winterized Triple Black

While many of the other black retro Jordan 12 sneakers have some amount of additional accent colors, the Winterized Triple Black version is a true all-black option. The upper is constructed of a ballistic nylon textile, while nubuck accents are used along the mudguard. Unlike other Jordan sneakers, this version was designed to withstand the winter elements with a waterproof application and fleece liner for warmth. Jumpman branding can be found on an overlay near the midsole, on the heel tab, and on the tongue.

Air Jordan 12 Retro The Master

This 2016 retro release was inspired by Jordan’s 1997 Master poster. This particular Jordan 12 version sports a black leather upper equipped with stitched side panels and a textured leather mudguard. A white overlay with Jumpman branding can be seen just above the midsole. A metallic gold color is used for the lace eyelets, while a white Jumpman logo sits on the tongue.