BEAUTIFUL, RARE, AUTHENTIC Men's 1997 OG Original Air Jordan XII 12 "Flu Game" Basketball Shoes, Black / Varsity-Red, 130690-061, In A Men's Size 7
-Very Rare Size, Many Retail Stores Stock Up To A Grade School 7Y And Then Start Again At A Men's Size 8. Finding An Actual Men's Size 7 Is Extremely Rare
-As Of 8/1/2025, No Size 7 Is Listed On St**kX, The Closest Size Listed Is A Men's Size 9.5, And The Asking Price Is $569.00
-Beautiful Condition For Not Being Deadstock. These Were Recently Meticulously Cleaned By Hand To Prepare For Sale
-No Longer Has Original Box, But Has Brand New Tissue Paper Inserts And A Brand New Plastic Shoe Box With Lid
Item Description-
AUTHENTIC Men's 1997 OG Original Air Jordan XII 12 "Flu Game" Basketball Shoes, Black / Varsity-Red, 130690-061, In A Men's Size 7
Colorway
Black / Varsity-Red
Retail Price
Release Date
6/01/1997
Size: Men's Size 7
Style and Color Code (SKU) -
130690-061
Detailed Colors-
The majority of the shoe is black leather, with two red strips of red leather on the inside and outside of each shoe. The soles incorporate black and a translucent red rubber.
Country of Manufacture: Taiwan
Detailed Description Of Shoe:
The Air Jordan 12 "Flu Game" sneakers are named after Michael Jordan's iconic performance in Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals, where he played while reportedly sick, likely with food poisoning, and scored 38 points against the Utah Jazz. The black and red colorway of the Air Jordan 12 became forever linked to this legendary game and is now a highly coveted sneaker.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
The Game:
The 1997 NBA Finals saw the Chicago Bulls facing off against the Utah Jazz.
The Illness:
Before and during Game 5, Michael Jordan was visibly ill, with reports initially suggesting he had the flu.
The Revelation:
It was later revealed that Jordan's illness was likely food poisoning, possibly from a late-night pizza order.
The Performance:
Despite his condition, Jordan played 44 minutes, scored 38 points, and led the Bulls to a crucial victory, taking a 3-2 series lead.
The Sneakers:
The black and red Air Jordan 12s he wore during the game became known as the "Flu Game" shoes.
Legacy:
The Flu Game is considered one of Jordan's most clutch and memorable performances, solidifying the Air Jordan 12's place in sneaker history and basketball lore.
Condition-
These have been kept wrapped in plastic and in a plastic box for years, but I recently took them out to thoroughly clean them and prepare them for listing. The entire shoe (inside, insoles, bottom of shoe, outside of shoe) were all meticulously cleaned by band to make sure there is absolutely no dirt, stones, etc. They are as clean as they can get. Both shoes have zero to very little toe creasing. The upper black leather on the outside of each shoe almost shows zero scuffing or wear. The red leather shows some fading / creasing. The red rubber part of the soles (below the red leather) has some rub away issues due to past wear, but the color is still bright red and not faded at all. The plastic red "Jumpman" tabs on the outside of the shoes are breaking apart, which seems to be a common issue. The bottom of the soles have absolutely zero loose dirt or stones. The only visible wear on the bottom of the soles is wear causing certain portions to have rubbed down / rubbed away due to time and past wear. I bought brand new black Air Jordan 12 rope laces that I put into these and am including, and I am including the pair of original red laces that I had in these shoes. Please view the many detailed photos I have uploaded to gather your own assessment on the condition of these original 1997's. If you have any questions regarding the condition that is not answered by the photos or description, please do not hesitate to message me and I will answer promptly.
-As stated above, Shoes do not have original box but will be sent with brand new tissue paper stuffers, saran-wrapped, wrapped in brand new tissue paper, and sent in a brand-new plastic shoe box with matching lid.
-Please check out the many detailed photos for a closer look at the shoe. I believe in providing an extremely detailed description with many clear photos so the customer knows exactly what they will receive on their doorstep.
Shipping - Due to the fact this item is eligible for eBay's Authentication Guarantee, they determine the shipping cost of the item.
Item will be shipped either via USPS Priority Mail or Fedex the day of or the following morning after purchase is made. Tracking number will immediately be uploaded so buyer can track item as soon as it ships.
Refund Policy:
I do not offer refunds. Please pay close attention to the many detailed photos and the detailed description to make sure you know what you are buying. Please only purchase if you plan on keeping the item. Thank you.
About Me-
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