Jordan 12 Playoffs: 1997 Finals History, 2022 Retro Specs & Resale Guide
The Jordan 12 Playoffs returned in 2022 as the 25th-anniversary retro collectors had been waiting for since 2012. Dressed in black tumbled leather with a white mudguard (CT8013-006, $200 to $210 retail), this edition honors Michael Jordan’s 1997 Game 6 Finals clincher.
- 25th Anniversary Drop: Released in Spring 2022 (February 19 All-Star preview and March 11 wide launch) at $200-$210 retail under SKU CT8013-006.
- 1997 Championship Lore: Worn by Michael Jordan throughout the 1997 NBA Playoffs home games, including his 39-point Game 6 Finals title win over Utah.
- 4-Edition Lineage: Debuted in 1997 ($135 retail) and retroed in 2004 ($135), 2012 ($160), and 2022 ($200-$210) with original packaging.
- Resale Market Stability: Trades between $240 and $310 across core men’s sizes on secondary platforms, while 2012 deadstock pairs average $330+.
Why Is the 1997 Jordan 12 Playoffs Colorway a Championship Icon?
Michael Jordan wore the Black and White colorway to clinch his fifth NBA title in 1997.
Tinker Hatfield’s twelfth model launched in November 1996 with the White and Black Taxi edition. Four additional original colorways followed in 1997. Those four 1997 originals included Cherry, Flu Game, Obsidian, and the Black and White Playoffs. Studying the broader history of Air Jordan sneakers shows how each 1997 pair marked Chicago’s 69-13 season.
The Black and Red pair became famous during his Game 5 road win in Utah. Jordan wore the Black and White Playoffs pair during United Center home games. On June 13, 1997, he recorded 39 points and 11 rebounds in Game 6 to seal the title. That performance cemented the shoe’s postseason legacy.
How Do the 1997, 2004, 2012, and 2022 Retro Editions Compare?
Every retro in 2004, 2012, and 2022 kept the original black-and-white blocking while updating the leather grain.
Following the original 1997 release at $135 retail (130690-001), collectors waited seven years for the first retro. That February 2004 edition ($135 retail, 136001-061) used plush tumbled leather and a slightly lower ankle cut. Eight years later, the April 2012 retro ($160 retail) sold out instantly during the campout era.
After a 10-year drought between 2012 and 2022, the brand featured the shoe in the official Nike Spring 2022 retro preview. That seasonal collection also highlighted revivals of the classic Air Jordan 2. Early pairs dropped on February 19, 2022, during Cleveland All-Star Weekend before the March 11 wide launch. Full family sizing accompanied that spring drop.
What OG Specifications Returned on the 2022 CT8013-006 Release?
The 2022 CT8013-006 release restored the 1997 profile, metallic silver eyelets, Varsity Red tongue embroidery, and OG box.
Built to celebrate the colorway’s 25th anniversary, the 2022 pair corrected the bulky mudguard shape seen on 2021 releases. Rich black tumbled leather uppers feature radiating stitched lines inspired by Japan’s rising-sun flag. Crisp white faux-lizard leather wraps the mudguard above a white Phylon midsole and full-length Zoom Air strobel.
Chrome-finished metallic silver upper lace hooks display tiny embossed Jumpman logos. Along the heel pull tab, vertical white text reads “JORDAN” above a red “23” bumper badge. Checking our guide on how to wear and style Jordans shows why this black-and-white palette fits any rotation. An exposed carbon-fiber plate supports the midfoot arch.
How Does the $200 Retail Price Perform on the Resale Market?
Initially announced at $200 retail and released at $210 in men’s sizing, the 2022 pair trades between $240 and $310.
Early Spring 2022 press previews listed the men’s retail price at $200 before a $10 retro adjustment set the box sticker at $210. Grade School (GS) pairs retailed at $150. Newcomers reading our breakdown on how sneaker reselling works can see how original 1997 championship colorways appreciate once retail stock clears.
Original 1996 and 1997 championship colorways consistently outperform non-OG retro releases over three-to-five-year holding periods as deadstock pairs leave circulation.
Four years after its 2022 release, deadstock CT8013-006 pairs command $240 to $275 in sizes 8 through 10. Larger men’s sizes 11 through 13 trade between $280 and $310 on resale exchanges. Surviving deadstock pairs from the 2012 release average $330 to $390 across authenticated platforms.
| Release Year & Edition | Style Code | Official Retail Price | Average Secondary Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Original (OG) | 130690-001 | $135 retail | $480 – $650 archival ask |
| 2004 First Retro | 136001-061 | $135 retail | $350 – $440 deadstock average |
| 2012 Second Retro | 130690-001 | $160 retail | $330 – $390 deadstock average |
| 2022 25th Anniversary Retro | CT8013-006 | $200 – $210 retail | $240 – $310 deadstock average |
How Do eBay and StockX Fees Affect Net Payouts on Playoffs Sales?
On a $285 sale, eBay’s 8% final value fee leaves a $262.20 net payout, beating StockX Level 1 ($250.80).
Per the official eBay athletic shoe fee schedule, sellers without a store subscription pay an 8% final value fee on sneakers sold for $150 or more. Selling a deadstock size 11 Playoffs pair for $285 gross deducts $22.80 and nets the seller $262.20 before shipping supplies.
Per the StockX seller fee schedule, Level 1 accounts pay a 9% base transaction fee plus a 3% payment processing fee. Selling that same $285 pair on StockX deducts $34.20 (12% combined) and leaves a $250.80 net payout. On a $350 sale of a 2012 retro, eBay nets $322.00 versus $308.00 on StockX. High-volume sellers track these fee differences closely.
| Edition & Marketplace Tier | Gross Sale Price | Platform Commission & Processing | Net Seller Payout |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 CT8013-006 on eBay Standard | $285 gross sale | 8% final value fee ($22.80) | $262.20 net payout |
| 2022 CT8013-006 on StockX Level 1 | $285 gross sale | 9% ($25.65) + 3% ($8.55) | $250.80 net payout |
| 2012 Retro on eBay Standard | $350 gross sale | 8% final value fee ($28.00) | $322.00 net payout |
| 2012 Retro on StockX Level 1 | $350 gross sale | 9% ($31.50) + 3% ($10.50) | $308.00 net payout |
How Can Collectors Secure Anniversary Jordan Retros at Retail?
Securing anniversary retros at retail requires combining SNKRS Draw entries with clean proxies, sneaker servers, and checkout automation.
Per the Nike SNKRS Draw official guidelines, high-heat retro launches use a 10-minute randomized draw. Nike notifies winning accounts by email within minutes after the countdown closes. Major allocations also drop simultaneously across Foot Locker, Champs Sports, Hibbett, and Shopify boutiques at 10:00 AM Eastern.
Pairing the best proxies for sneaker sites with dedicated low-latency sneaker servers prevents IP rate-limiting during high-traffic drops. Alongside Valor AIO, Cybersole, and Stellar AIO, NikeShoeBot supports Nike SNKRS, Shopify, and Footlocker-family modules. That multi-site setup helps collectors check out anniversary retros at official retail price. Preparing billing profiles early avoids launch-morning errors.
How does the 1997 Black and White release differ from the 1996 Taxi colorway?
The 1996 Taxi features a white leather upper with a black mudguard and metallic gold upper eyelets. The 1997 Black and White edition reverses the upper to black leather with a white mudguard and metallic silver eyelets.
Did the 2022 low-top golf version use the same Zoom Air cushioning setup?
The 2022 low-top golf edition kept the waterproof black leather upper and white mudguard look. Underfoot, it replaced the basketball herringbone outsole with seven removable golf spikes and a forefoot Zoom Air bag.
