Air Jordan 12 "Reverse Flu Game" Release Date Revealed: First Look

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Air Jordan 12
This Air Jordan 12 is a unique take on the classic colorway from 1997.

If you're a fan of Michael Jordan, then you probably know all about the infamous Flu Game. This match was played all the way back in 1997 when Jordan and the Bulls were trying to beat the Utah Jazz in the NBA Finals. Now, everyone knows that Jordan had eaten some bad pizza and that it made him sick before Game 5. Despite this, Jordan went out and had a phenomenal game as he led his team to a 3-2 series lead. At the time, Jordan was wearing a black and red pair of Air Jordan 12s that eventually became known as the "Flu Games."

While the shoe has received a few retros over the years, now it is getting an interesting update in the form of a "Reverse Flu Game" colorway. Thanks to the post below from @zsneakerheadz, we now have a first look at the shoe which features a red upper and black leather sides. This is one of those color schemes that will truly pop on your feet and as a sneakerhead, sometimes that's all you really need.

For now, it is being reported that the shoe will drop on December 26th for $190 USD. Stay tuned for updates on this model as we will be sure to bring them to you.


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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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