The Drop
The Jordan 12 Retro "Cherry" (CT8013-116) brings back one of the cleanest OG colorways from MJ's 1996-97 championship season. White tumbled leather upper meets varsity red lizard-texture mudguard and heel tab—pure Bulls DNA without the black contrast of the Playoff pair. The 2023 retro stays faithful to Tinker Hatfield's luxury-sneaker-inspired silhouette, making it a no-brainer for purists who missed earlier runs.
Resell Verdict
Fair market hovers around $305, with recent asks spanning $203 to $765 depending on size and seller desperation. 111 weekly orders signal steady turnover, but this isn't a moonshot flip—more like consistent $50–$80 profit per pair if you cop near retail. Hype is stable, not spiking; the Cherry colorway lacks the scarcity of Taxi or Flu Game heat, so expect slow-and-steady appreciation rather than explosive gains.
Fake Tells
- ▸Tumbled leather grain: Reps often use cheap plasticky leather that creases unnaturally—authentic pairs have soft, natural tumbling
- ▸Mudguard texture depth: Fake lizard print looks flat and stamped; retail versions show dimensional ridges
- ▸Heel Jumpman embroidery: Bootlegs butcher the stitching density—count the threads around the logo's fingers
Who It's For
Built for Jordan collectors who value heritage over hype and resellers chasing volume over viral flips. Wear them to Bulls watch parties or pair with vintage Chicago fits; the white/red combo stays dressy enough for dinner but tough enough for the Northside.
Sizing & Fit
12s run true to size, but the stiff leather needs 2–3 wears to break in—size up half if you've got wide feet.
