FirstCuts: Jordan Drops Latest in .5 Series

By Rich “MaZe” Lopez
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Following up on the popular Jordan 9.5, Jordan Brand is set to extend their .5 series with the Jordan 12.5 Team. The Jordan 12.5 Team combines design characteristics from the Air Jordan XII and the Air Jordan XIII. The Black/Red Jordan 12.5 Team, set to release this Saturday, Dec. 15, features a full-grain leather/suede/3M mesh upper with a predominantly black base and Red accents. The Air Jordan XIII is visible in the 3M mesh, the Hologram, and the front toe cap. The Air Jordan XII is visible throughout the medial (inner) side of the 12.5 and on the eyelets and sole.
Tech Info:
12/15/2007 Jordan 12.5 Team
Black/Metallic Silver-Varsity Red
317176-001
$125
Jordan Brand is set to release a total of five Jordan 12.5 Team colorways on Saturday. A sixth (White/Metallic Silver -- Midnight Navy) was originally listed in a Jordan Brand holiday lookbook, but no longer appears on Jumpman23.com. Its release is unconfirmed. Shoes will be available at all major Jordan retailers.
White/Metallic Silver -- Varsity Red
White/Metallic Silver -- French Blue
White/Black -- Green Bean
Black/Varsity Red -- White
Black/Metallic Silver -- Varsity Red
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Rich “MaZe” Lopez is the founder and editor-in-chief of KixAndTheCity.com. Lopez will keep your feet fresh every weekend with the latest release info. E-mail him at info@kixandthecity.com.
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