Air Jordan 12 Retro 'Flu Game' (2025)
Air Jordan 12 Retro 'Flu Game' (2025)
Air Jordan 12 Retro 'Flu Game' (2025) – The Most Legendary Performance in Sneaker History
The Air Jordan 12 Retro 'Flu Game' commemorates one of the most iconic moments in sports history — Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals, when Michael Jordan played through a severe illness, scored 38 points, and led the Chicago Bulls to a crucial victory while wearing these exact shoes. Black and varsity red on the AJ12's premium leather silhouette — the colorway that witnessed the Flu Game. The 2025 retro brings it back with the construction quality and faithful details it deserves. You're not just wearing a sneaker. You're wearing a chapter of history.
Key Features
- 'Flu Game' Colorway: Black full-grain leather upper with Varsity Red accents — the exact colorway MJ wore during the legendary 1997 NBA Finals Game 5 Flu Game performance, one of the most iconic moments in sports history
- Full-Grain Leather Upper: Premium black leather construction delivers a structured, luxurious look with lasting durability — the same premium build quality that carried MJ through 38 points of history
- Zoom Air Cushioning: Responsive heel Zoom Air unit provides all-day cushioning — performance engineering worthy of a Finals performance
- Carbon Fiber Shank Plate: Lightweight midfoot support shank — the signature AJ12 engineering detail that adds stability and a premium technical edge
- Herringbone Rubber Outsole: Classic multi-directional traction pattern for reliable grip on any surface
- Quilted Insole: Premium cushioned insole with Jordan Brand detailing — a refined finishing touch on a shoe built to honor the greatest individual performance in Finals history
38 Points. One Illness. All-Time Legend.
The 'Flu Game' AJ12 is the shoe for those who understand that greatness isn't measured in perfect conditions — it's measured in what you do when conditions are at their worst. Pairs with black, red, white, or grey fits and carries the weight of MJ's most legendary performance wherever it goes. The 2025 retro is the definitive modern version of a shoe that witnessed history.
Color: Black / Varsity Red / White