The Air Jordan 12 ‘Melo’ honors Jordan Brand great, Carmelo Anthony. The shoe originally debuted in 2004. It is returning May 17 to Shoe Palace stores and shoepalace.com.
At The Start
The Air Jordan 12 ‘Melo’ debuted on the feet of Anthony during his rookie year in the NBA. The colorway matches his Denver Nuggets team colors.
It has a premium white leather upper. The University Blue highlights really allow the shoes to pop. There is a herringbone outsole that allows for superior traction. The 12 has an elite grip on the court.
Carmelo Anthony is one of the most iconic basketball players to ever endorse Jordan Brand,
1996-1997
The Air Jordan 12 was originally released from 1996-1997 and retailed for $140. Five different color ways were originally produced of the XII. The 12 got a retro release for the first time in 2003. Some of Michael Jordan’s most memorable career moments happened while wearing the Air Jordan 12. Including his game winning shot in Game 1 of the NBA Finals and his 39 point performance in the championship clinching Game 6 victory. Michael Jordan also wore the Jordan 12 during the iconic, Flu Game. Michael Jordan and his Chicago Bulls won their fifth title in 1997. The 1996-1997 campaign for the Bulls was a dominant one. The Bulls finished with an incredible 69-13 record, which was a league best that season. Michael Jordan averaged 29.6 points per game in the 96-97 season. The Chicago Bulls beat the Utah Jazz 4-2 in the NBA Finals. Michael Jordan took home Finals MVP, his fifth Finals MVP award.
The Jordan 12 At Shoe Palace
You can find the Air Jordan 12 ‘Melo’ at Shoe Palace stores and shoepalace.com this May 17. You can find a wide selection of Jordan Brand products at Shoe Palace retail locations and shoepalace.com.
- Adam C. Better
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