Durable upper: Genuine leather and textile Carbon-fibre support Rubber sole for traction Limited-edition Jordan Brand men's sneakers in white, 'French Blue' blue, and metallic silver, crafted from tumbled leather. Introduced in 1996 by Tinker Hatfield, the AJ 12 initially launched in black and white, inspired by the Japanese flag. Building on the success of previous Air Jordan models, it quickly became a collector's favorite.