The
Air Jordan 12 (XII) Retro - Playoffs (Black/Varsity Red-White-Metallic Silver) was released on February 14, 2004. They feature a black leather upper with lizard skin print on the white portion of the upper. The red in the official colorway refers to the accents, including the Jumpman logo on the tongue. The design of the
Air Jordan 12 (XII) is based on the Nisshoki, which is the Japanese rising sun flag, as well as a 19th century women's dress boot.