Starting with purple pebbled leather on the toe and lower side panels, the quilted upper panels switch to plush black leather, with barely visible laser-etched wave details cresting across the panels
The gold family crest tongue logo matches the gold midsole stabilizer and top two lace loops to round out the luxurious pair
The Air Jordan 12 Retro Sumo will be released August 23, 2026
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Jordan Brand is always looking back to find fun and unique stories to reinterpret as sneaker colorways. For this Japanese exclusive, the Jumpman squad is digging deep into the archives to remember a trip Jordan and some NBA legends took to Japan in 1996, and the local sporting luminaries they met with.
Sumo Slam
Taking its nickname from photos of Jordan meeting with champion sumo wrestlers during the 1996 cultural exchange, the Air Jordan 12 Retro Sumo incorporates Japanese themes throughout. Gold family crest accents pop on the black and purple colorway, with laser-cut wave graphics bringing the theme to life.
Starting with purple pebbled leather on the toe and lower side panels, the quilted upper panels switch to plush black leather, with barely visible laser-etched wave details cresting across the panels. The gold family crest tongue logo matches the gold midsole stabilizer and top two lace loops to round out the luxurious pair.
Air Jordan 12 Retro Sumo Release Details
The Air Jordan 12 Retro Sumo will be released August 23, 2026, through Nike Japan and select Japanese retailers in-store and online. Available in unisex sizing, the retail price is set at approximately $215. For all the latest Jordan retro news and drop info, download the Sole Retriever App.
