The 10 Best Air Jordan XIIs

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Even if you weren't a huge fan of the Air Jordan XII when they came out, you had to respect what they represented. The first Air Jordan to feature Zoom Air, and the first to be released as a product of Jordan's own brand, they were also the first to not feature a Swoosh anywhere, not even on the insoles. A bulkier and more supportive sneaker than the iconic Air Jordan XI, the XII was worn by guards and forwards and centers all, from Ron Harper and Scottie Pippen to Bill Wennington and Luc Longley (which Mike himself said was "like putting whitewalls on a garbage truck." With the black/white All-Star/playoff models re-releasing tonight, we felt it was time to rank The 10 Best Air Jordan XIIs. Go in.

10. Air Jordan Retro XII "Flu Game"

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9. Air Jordan Retro XII "French Blue"

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8. Air Jordan Retro XII "Melo"

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7. Air Jordan Retro XII "Rising Sun"

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6. Air Jordan XII "White/Red"

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5. Air Jordan Retro XII "Nubuck"

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4. Air Jordan XII "All-Star"

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3. Air Jordan XII "Obsidian"

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2. Air Jordan XII "Playoffs"

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1. Air Jordan XII "Taxi"

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