Jordan 10 Retro GS 2012 Violet

Jordan 10 Retro GS 2012 Violet

Details

Colorway
Cyber Black / Violet Pop / White
Style Code
487211-120
Release Date
January 12, 2012
Department
Men
Brand
Jordan
Model
Air Jordan 10

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What You Need to Know about the Jordan 10 Retro GS 2012 Violet Release

"I'm back." With those words in 1995, Michael Jordan ended his brief retirement and stepped back on the court to dominate again. Fans worldwide were elated, and MJ quickly returned to top form donning the Air Jordan 10 in the Chicago colorway. The number 23 was gone, replaced by 45, but sneakerheads knew the AJ 10 was a number worth owning.

The Story Behind the Air Jordan X Design

Although MJ never wore the previous iteration, the Air Jordan IX, on the court, they were designed while he was still suiting up as a Chicago Bull. Air Jordan designer Tinker Hatfield, who led the creations of the Jordan III through IX models, wanted the post-retirement X to signify a highlight reel of Jordan's most significant achievements from each of his seasons in the NBA. Like banners hanging from the rafters, the AJ 10's sole featured ten milestones representing Jordan the man and Air Jordan the shoe:

  • 85 ROOKIE OF YEAR
  • 86 63 POINTS
  • 87 SCORING TITLE
  • 88 DUNK CHAMP
  • 89 ALL DEFENSE
  • 90 SCORES 63 POINTS
  • 91 MVP/CHAMPIONSHIP
  • 92 MVP/CHAMPIONSHIP
  • 93 MVP/CHAMPIONSHIP
  • 94 BEYOND

Jordan 10 Retro GS 2012 Violet

The Jordan 10 Retro Violet design was released in 2012 as an exclusive sneaker for girls and women. Its predominantly white design features a white patent leather upper complemented by a black mesh that follows the shoe upward and around the tongue. That black mesh and shoestrings are then backed by a violet hue and subtle cyber yellow accents on the tongue, top of the upper, the outsole, and on the checkered inner lining. The violet returns on the shoe's heel, where the Jumpman appears stamped in classic Jordan fashion. Additionally, violet streaks accent the sole, adding a rich pop of color to the shoe's bottom, which is otherwise black. This slick sneaker was originally released in January 2012.