At first glance, one would think this is a Carmelo Anthony edition of the Air Jordan 12 Retro. The resemblance to one of his early PE’s during his days with the Denver Nuggets is uncanny. However, there are some differences between Melo’s pair and this upcoming AJ 12. The main difference is the custom graphics, inspired by old school video games.
Coming in white, university blue, lemon venom, and vivid sulfur, this kids exclusive Air Jordan 12 Retro features traditional colorblocking. A white leather base is paired with university blue, making people with big feet a little jealous they can’t fit into a pair. The key element is the 8-bit graphics that adorn the lining as well as the heel. Designs made up of old school logos such as hearts, trophies, diamonds, grapes, and whistles can be seen.
The Air Jordan 12 Retro Emoji GS is set to release on June 1st, 2022. It will drop at Nike as well as select Jordan Brand retailers worldwide, both in-store and online. Coming in kids sizing, retail is set at $150 for GS. Keep it locked to our Twitter andMobile App to stay up to date on future releases.
Air Jordan 12 Retro "Emoji" (GS)
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Steve Jaconetta is the Head of Content based out of Connecticut. An encyclopedia for sneaker releases, he's covered the industry for over fifteen years. His stops have included Sole Collector, Complex, and StockX, to name a few. He considers the Air Jordan 11 Concord the greatest sneaker of all time and has a strong affection for 80s pop culture. Email: steve@soleretriever.com
