What’s in a Name?
Originally worn by Michael Jordan in some of his biggest moments on the court, the Air Jordan 12 Low “Playoffs” are now ready for your biggest moments on the course.
Introducing the Air Jordan 12 Low “Playoffs” golf shoes, the newest addition to Jordan Brand’s lineup of nostalgic golf shoes inspired by one of basketball’s greatest.
The Air Jordan 12 Low model is nothing new but this pair is special. This unassuming black-and-white Jordan Brand golf shoe has a story behind it.
So what’s in a name? For the Air Jordan 12 Low “Playoffs”, the name is what separates it from the myriad of other golf shoes. To understand what makes this shoe unique, we need to first understand its history.
Winning Heritage
The Air Jordan 12 made its basketball debut in 1996. This exact same black-and-white colorway, dubbed “Playoffs”, was worn by Michael Jordan as the Chicago Bulls battled their way to the 1997 NBA Championship title, besting my hometown Utah Jazz.
Fast forward to now: that same iconic “Playoffs” colorway has made its way onto a golf shoe. Simply put, this shoe is for winners.
The way I see it, you’re not just getting a golf shoe—you’re getting a shoe with a history rich in grit and eventual triumph, two things we could all use a little more of on the golf course.
The Rundown
- The Air Jordan 12 Low “Playoffs” golf shoe will release at NIKE on Oct. 18 at 10 a.m. ET.
- You must be a NIKE member to purchase. Good news! Membership is free.
- Retail is set at $220
The Tech
Not only does the Air Jordan 12 Low look good but it’s packed full of the same technology found in its basketball-equipped sibling.
Let’s talk cushion. This shoe features a full-length Zoom Air unit for outstanding energy return and underfoot comfort. This is the same cushion setup found in the non-golf Air Jordan 12 … so, if it’s good enough for the hardwood, it’s surely comfortable enough for the fairway.
As far as traction, the AJ12 Low has seven removable spikes. This traction setup allowed NIKE to maintain the original look of the sole. The herringbone traction and carbon-fiber shank plate from the OG pair can be seen underneath the seven golf spikes.
For Whom is the Air Jordan 12 Low?
The Air Jordan 12 Low is for anyone who wants it. If you like how it looks or love the story behind it, then this shoe is for you!
For the Love of 18
I’ll end with this. Check out the phrase that adorns the back tab. It reads “For the Love of 18.” That, my friends, is really what this shoe is about.
The Air Jordan 12 Low “Playoffs” don’t promise better scores. Instead, they hold strong to the idea that golf should be about finding joy in the journey, relishing the thrill of finding a fairway … and agonizing in the defeat of that inevitable three-putt.
Golfdude
1 year ago
I have not and will not wear anything Nike makes after they went political and backed a kneeling and I won’t mention the San Francisco players name but as a veteran I believe we deserve more respect than someone spitting on the graves of the men and women who have died just so they can have the privilege of doing anything in this great country they want that is legal. No sports arena is the place to air your grievances. JMO
Stan
1 year ago
Lolz
JR
1 year ago
So where is the appropriate place to air one’s grievances? Change is not about making those in power feel comfortable or protesting as the establishment allows. If that were the case, there would still be golf courses I wouldn’t be allowed to play and golfers talking about serving fried chicken at the Master’s dinner. Now back to golf.
SMARTDUDE
1 year ago
Just your opinion is correct. The actual fact is that it has nothing to do with you but way to KEEP thinking that this many, many years later, moron.
Mike
1 year ago
I’ve avoided nike products for the same reason. But re these particular shoes…no…please…NO! Not knocking people who are Nike and/or MJ fanboys but please, let it go. The guy’s been retired for 20 years!
Muck6
1 year ago
The gentleman you are speaking about NEVER called a captured, tortured, and highly decorated veteran a loser, or the Vietnam veterans suckers as a previous president did. If you don’t like the shoes man up and say they are ugly…and quit using politics as the scapegoat because I am pretty sure that if your feelings were hurt from someone kneeling in protest and not the above mentioned facts that was stated by a proven cheater at golf, marriage, and to our country then Phil Knight does not want your business.