Air Jordan Release Dates 2012

Release Date: 1/21/2012
Style Code: 310805-100
Colorway: White/Varsity Red-Black

Originally released in 1995, when Michael was wearing the number "45," the "Chicago" 10s were one of the most sought-after Jordans. Last seeing a retro in 2005, seeing a Jordan 10 return was something many sneakerheads had been yearning for. And the Chicagos were the ones everyone was waiting for.

Release Date: 2/11/2012
Style Code: 464803-001
Colorway: White / Black / Sport Red

Like a fine piece of art, Dave White sought to capture an "animated and dynamic, explosive and alive" look on the canvas of an Air Jordan 1. Released during All-Star Weekend, the AJ1 "Dave White" was a part of one of the biggest sneaker release weekends of all time alongside the Nike Air Foamposite One "Galaxy."

Release Date: 2/11/2012
Style Code: 487214-107
Colorway: White/Old Royal-Stealth

Just as the OG "Chicago" 10s popped up, so did a non-OG colorway. Rich white leather accompanied by Royal Blue accents gave a nice alternative to the Jordan 10 "Ice Blue" that had released earlier, and a nod to the Orlando Magic, who knocked the Bulls out of the playoffs in '95.

Release Date: 2/11/2012
Style Code: 308497-103
Colorway: White/Black-Tech Grey

Most famously worn by Giancarlo Esposito's "Buggin' Out" in "Do The Right Thing," the Air Jordan 4 "Cement" was a sneaker that was highly anticipated upon its re-release. Featuring a darker "Tech" colored midsole, the 2012 Jordan "Cements" offered something different from its past releases.

Release Date: 2/25/2012
Style Code: 508318-180
Colorway: White/Black-Black

Featuring interchangeable booties for strenght or agility and dress shoe-style brogue details, the Air Jordan 2012 was built for both style and fuctionality.

Release Date: 3/10/2012
Style Code: 487471-101
Colorway: White/Varsity Red-Black

Thought of initially as a sleeper, the Air Jordan 14 White/Varsity Red quickly became a topic of conversation when it was announced the release would be limited.

Release Date: 3/24/2012
Style Code: 310805-003
Colorway: Black/White-Stealth

You can never really go bad when you do all-black, and Jordan Brand figured this out a long time ago. All stealthed-out, the Jordan 10 got the sneakerhead-appreciated covert treatment.

Release Date: 4/21/2012
Style Code: 130690-001
Colorway: Black/White-True Red

Originally released in 1997, the classic Jordan 12 "Playoffs" also got a retro treatment in 2004. And while thy were first worn by Michael Jordan in the 1997 All-Star Game in Cleveland, the name seems like it's going to stick.

Release Date: 5/12/2012
Style Code: 308497-027
Colorway: Black/Orange Blaze-Old Royal

What looked to be a "Knicks" rendition of the Jordan 4, instead was a shout to Jordan's dominance (and The Shot) over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the '80s and '90s. Sorry, Craig Ehlo.

Release Date: 5/19/2012
Style Code: 130690-012
Colorway: Cool Grey/Team Orange-White

If there's one universal truth about Air Jordans, it's that "Cool Grey" usually works. And this orange-accented nubuck Air Jordan 12 was no different.

Release Date: 6/2/2012
Style Code: 402297-001, 402297-110
Colorway: Black/Varsity Red-White, White/Black-Varsity Red

In case you weren't a fan of the vintage-soled AJKO's of 2010, Jordan Brand offered up two quickstrike OG versions of the AJKO with crisp white midsoles. Problem solved.

Release Date: 6/9/2012
Style Code: 308497-105
Colorway: White/Neutral Grey-Military Blue

With contrasting blue and off-white mudguards, the OG colorway of the "Military Blue" Jordan 4 was a one many were happy to see return.