Why are the Jordan 12 called Taxi?

They are dubbed the Taxi’s, 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 women’s dress boot.

When did the taxi 12’s come out?

This take on the “Taxi” 12 is expected to arrive on Oct. 9 for $190. Keep it locked for a first look in the coming months.

What year did the Jordan 12s come out?

1996
The Air Jordan XII was originally released from 1996-’97. Five colorways were released and they were the first Air Jordan to feature Zoom Air. They were retroed for the first time from 2003-’04.

What was the Jordan 12 inspired by?

Rising Sun flag
The Air Jordan 12 got its inspiration from two sources: The Japanese flag and a women’s shoe-design from the 19th century (named “Nisshoki”). From the Japanese Rising Sun flag, it borrowed the sun rays and put on the Air Jordan 12. See the stitching down the sides of AJ12? It purposefully resembles the sun rays.

What does two3 mean on Jordans?

If you look at past Air Jordan sneakers, you will notice the famous “23” located somewhere on the model. On the Air Jordan 12 Michael wanted a different look with his number 23. So an idea came to Michael Jordan to have 23 written down the tongue, written like this: Two 3.

When did Jordan 13’s come out?

1997
The Air Jordan 13 is Michael Jordan’s thirteenth signature basketball shoe with NIKE, Inc. Originally released in 1997 during “The Last Dance,” the sneaker was designed by the legendary Tinker Hatfield.

What are the black and yellow Jordans called?

Air Jordan 12 “University Gold” Release Pushed Back Dressed in a Black and University Gold color scheme.

When did the Air Jordan 12 taxi come out?

Air Jordan 12 Retro ‘Taxi’. Release Date. Nike SNKRS A true classic is back. The Air Jordan XII ‘Taxi’ returns in its original form, launched in the season of MJ’s fifth championship (’96-’97). The iconic design features a white, tumbled-leather upper, Taxi gold pops on the lace stays and black leather finishing the upper.

What is the story behind the Jordan 12?

The journey of the Jordan 12 is a journey of height of art, to height of design, to height of the Air Jordan series itself. The Air Jordan 12 got its inspiration from two sources: The Japanese flag and a women’s shoe-design from the 19th century (named “Nisshoki”).

When did the Air Jordan XII come out?

The Air Jordan XII was originally released from 1996-’97. Five colorways were released and they were the first Air Jordan to feature Zoom Air. They were retroed for the first time from 2003-’04.

When did the Air Jordan 12 retro come out?

In December of 2013, the Air Jordan 12 Retro made a brief appearance by releasing in two colorways. This included the return of the original ‘Taxi’ colorway, available for the first time as a GR since it’s original release as its previous releases came in the form of two low top retros and packaged in the Jordan 11/12 Collezione ‘Countdown’ Pack.