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Air Jordan 12 Retro "Royalty", also widely known as the "Royalty Taxi" colorway. This design pays homage to the original 1996 "Taxi" colorway but features modern premium details.
Key Features & Design
Colorway: The shoe primarily features a white tumbled leather upper and black lizard-textured mudguards and outsoles.
Accents: Contrasting metallic gold accents are found on the top eyelets, the midfoot TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) insert, and the branding on the tongue and heel. A small gold plaquet is also prominent on the lateral side of the toe wrap, a feature distinct to the "Royalty" version.
Construction: The design is inspired by the Japanese Rising Sun flag, visible in the radiating stitch lines on the side panels.
Performance: The sneaker includes full-length Zoom Air cushioning, a carbon fiber spring plate for stability, and a durable rubber outsole with herringbone traction pods.
Release Information & Shopping
The Air Jordan 12 Retro "Royalty" (SKU: CT8013-170 for men's sizing) was released in November 2021 with a retail price of around $190. The similar, but slightly different, Air Jordan 12 Retro "Taxi" (2025)recently re-released on November 8, 2025.
