Jordan 12 Retro Melo – 136001-142
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Though the success of Jordan Brand athletes by way of kicks like the Jordan Tatum 2 or Luka 3 is commonplace now, Carmelo Anthony was one of the first in that crowd. Midway through his rookie year, two celebrated PE styles received a public launch, the Air Jordan 2 (a shoe that actually bore the “LS” subtitle) and of course, the Air Jordan 12.
The overall foundation leans sleek & clean, a white base embellished with patent leather and silver peripheral details, leaving his Nuggets squad’s “University Blue” as the main attraction. Though it’s a shoe that’s been in the archives for decades at this point, there’s no denying the cult classic status Melo 12s have achieved in the time off, so this is sure to replicate if not exceed the success of the AJ2 retro back in 2018.
Fittingly given the color scheme, the Air Jordan 12 “Melo” is expected for a Summer 2025 release per @zsneakerheadz. We’ll keep this page updated as the release date nears closer, but for now, re-familiarize yourself via images of the ’04 drop just below.
If you’re a sneaker person you’ll appreciate the build quality on these. Clean lines, solid construction, comfortable insole. Definitely picking up another pair soon.
Rare to find a shoe that’s both this comfortable and this stylish. These check both boxes easily. Will definitely be ordering again.
Came in fast and looks just like the photos. Really happy with it — quality feels solid overall. Laces could be a bit thicker but nothing major. Would buy again.
From the packaging to the product itself, everything was excellent. Fit is true to size, comfort is 10/10, and the style is hard to beat. Highly recommend.
Received everything just as shown — shoes, dust bag, all there. No complaints on the packaging. Fits true to size and the all-black colorway looks sharp in person. Worth it.