Air Jordan 12: The "Flu Game" and Japanese Inspiration
Released in 1996 and designed by Tinker Hatfield, the Air Jordan 12 is one of the most durable and performance-driven models in the Jordan lineup. Inspired by the Japanese Rising Sun flag and a 19th-century dress boot, it features distinctive stitched panels and a textured mudguard. As the first Air Jordan with full-length Zoom Air cushioning, the AJ12 is forever linked to Michael Jordan’s legendary “Flu Game,” cementing its place as one of the most iconic sneakers in history.