Air Jordan 12 Retro 'Melo' (2025)

Carmelo's Signature. Jordan's Canvas. — Air Jordan 12 Retro 'Melo' (2025)

The Air Jordan 12 Retro 'Melo' (2025) is Carmelo Anthony's most iconic Jordan 12 colorway — the University Blue and white palette he made his own during his time at Syracuse and throughout his NBA career. The AJ12's distinctive quilted leather upper takes on a clean white and university blue colorway that is instantly recognizable to any Melo fan or Jordan collector. The 2025 retro brings it back in full fidelity.

Key Features

• White & University Blue 'Melo' colorway — Carmelo Anthony's signature Jordan 12 palette, rooted in Syracuse basketball heritage
• Quilted leather upper — the AJ12's signature construction, one of the most distinctive design details in Jordan Brand history
• Tumbled leather overlays — premium material layering with clean white and university blue paneling
• Gold lace dubrae — the distinctive metal lace tip that adds a premium finishing touch
• Zoom Air sole unit — responsive cushioning built for elite court performance
• Herringbone rubber outsole — durable multi-directional traction for court and street
• 23 eyelet detail — Jordan Brand's signature number integrated into the design

The Melo 12 belongs to a player who defined a generation of basketball culture — and the university blue colorway is the one that started it all. The 2025 retro is the definitive version for collectors who respect the lineage.