Air Jordan 12 Retro – Flu Game (2025)

The Greatest Game Ever Played. The Shoe That Was There.

The Air Jordan 12 Retro 'Flu Game' (2025) is the sneaker worn during one of the most legendary performances in the history of sports. Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals — Michael Jordan, visibly ill, running a fever, barely able to stand — scored 38 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a crucial victory over the Utah Jazz. The black and varsity red AJ12 he wore that night became immortal. In 2025, the Flu Game 12 returns to remind everyone that greatness has no excuses.

Key Features

• Colorway: Black / Varsity Red / White — the exact black and red colorway worn by MJ during the 1997 Flu Game — one of the most historically significant sneaker colorways in the history of basketball and sneaker culture
• Upper: Premium black leather and synthetic construction with varsity red overlays — the AJ12's luxury dress-shoe-inspired silhouette in the Flu Game's iconic dark and aggressive color combination
• Quilted Panels: Signature AJ12 quilted leather panels in black — Tinker Hatfield's Rising Sun-inspired design detail in a dark, dramatic execution with red accent stitching that gives the Flu Game its menacing character
• Varsity Red Accents: Signature red detailing on the lace lock, sole, and accent pieces — the color pop that transforms the AJ12's black base into the Flu Game's unmistakable red and black combination
• Lace Locks: Red lace lock system — the AJ12's functional design detail in Flu Game-correct red, tying the entire colorway together with championship-correct precision
• Cushioning: Air-Sole unit in the heel for responsive cushioning and all-day comfort
• Outsole: Black rubber outsole with herringbone traction and red translucent elements — the Flu Game's signature ground-level finish

The Flu Game AJ12 is not just a sneaker. It is a testament to what human will looks like at its absolute limit — 38 points, a 104-degree fever, and a championship on the line. MJ laced these up when most people wouldn't have gotten out of bed. In 2025, the Flu Game 12 returns to remind every collector, every fan, and every competitor what it means to show up. No excuses. No days off. Flu Game forever.