As part of Jordan Brand’s Fall retro lineup, the Air Jordan 12 “Game Royal” first hit shelves in September 2019, presenting the iconic silhouette with a striking two-tone design inspired by traditional AJ12 colorways.
Black tumbled leather dresses up most of the upper, allowing Game Royal to stick close to the “Flu Game” formula without tapping into Varsity Red. Swapping colors with the original, Game Royal dominates the mudguard, outsole, heel details and branding hits.
Created by Tinker Hatfield, the Air Jordan 12 was originally released in 1996 and gained popularity for its hard construction, full-length cushioning feel, and high quality leather. The “Game Royal” edition maintains that same rugged profile.
The colorway also ties into Jordan Brand’s lengthy history of understated yet great black-based retros. By replacing red with royal, this sneaker gives you an alternative look while maintaining the high contrast that made the original AJ12 releases so iconic.
For those still looking to add the pair to their rotation, the Air Jordan 12 “Game Royal” is available now on resale platforms such as StockX.
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Air Jordan 12 “Game Royal”
Color: Black/Game Royal-Black
Style Code: 130690-014
Release Date: September 21, 2019
Price: $190
