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The Air Jordan 12 “Game Royal” is an updated look for the design that Michael Jordan made famous during the 1997 NBA Finals against the Utah Jazz
During Game 5 of the Finals, Jordan, then playing with a bad stomach virus, poured in 38 points enroute to a Chicago Bulls victory
Dubbed the “Flu Game” 12, the sneaker gained mystique for being the colorway Jordan wore during one of his most legendary performances ever
In 2019 Jordan Brand released this “Game Royal” Air Jordan 12, featuring identical color blocking to the “Flu Game” colorway, but with royal blue accents instead of red
The construction includes buttery black leather and contrasting Game Royal nubuck panels with a pebbled texture that add a pop of color
The Air Jordan XII was originally released in 1996. Like many Air Jordan sneakers, its design inspiration came from outside the world of basketball. In this case, it was the Japanese Rising Sun flag, with the stitching on the side panels representing the sun's rays. The Air Jordan XII was also the first Air Jordan to feature Zoom Air technology and sport the "TWO 3" style on the tongue. Because of its extreme popularity, the Air Jordan XII has been re-released several times and is now available in an array of colors.