The Jordan 12 Retro Obsidian (2012) is a reboot of a silhouette and colorway that premiered in 1997.

The 2012 Obsidian version of the Jordan 12 Retro features an upper of Obsidian Blue textured leather, stitched in a pattern meant to evoke the Rising Sun Japanese flag. An overlay of textured white leather graces the lateral side of the shoe. The white laces cross over an Obsidian Blue tongue with a blue Jumpman logo and "Two 3" branding. Other features of the upper include Metallic Silver lace loops near the uppermost eyestays, a blue heel tab with a Jumpman logo and "JORDAN" branding, "23" on the heel, and "JUMPMAN" debossed on the white leather overlay. The white midsole features Air cushioning, and the white rubber outsole has Obsidian Blue pods with herringbone traction and a French Blue hit with "23."

The detail our sneaker experts really enjoy about this shoe Is the French Blue Jumpman logo on the toe of the outsole that curls up, so part of it is visible on the upper of the shoe. The Jordan 12 Retro Obsidian (2012) was released on June 23rd, 2012, for a retail price of $160.