Model:Air Jordan ,
Air Jordan 12 (XII)
Original Purpose:Basketball
Colorway:White / Black - Taxi
Style Code:130690-101
News & Updates:Air Jordans
The
Air Jordan 12 Original - Taxi / White / Black - Taxi?was released in November of 1996. They feature a white and black make up, along with gold accents, as seen on the lacing eyelets. They are dubbed the Taxi, as the arch area and outsole feature a black and yellow portion, reminiscent of NYC taxi cabs.The shoe itself has some history behind it, as it was inspired by the Nisshoki, which is the Japanese rising sun flag, as well as a 19th century womens dress boot. It features stitched leather which radiates outward like sun rays, and this theme extends all the way to the arch of the shoe. The arch features two large rands, which run along the midsole, and feature embossed lizard skin, similar to the Air Jordan 2 (II). The sole, although heavy, is durable and sturdy, making these a good pair of shoes to play basketball in. The only knock on these is the lack of the inner bootie, which means that the shoe does not fit as snug as it could, or should, for that matter.The 1996? 1997 NBA Season, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls won their 5th Championship, and during the season Michael Jordan wore the
Air Jordan Original 12 Taxis.
