Air Jordan 12 “Utility” is an updated version of Michael Jordan’s twelfth signature shoe that incorporates Nike’s environmentally friendly “Grind” material into the sole. An August 2021 release by Jordan Brand, the “Utility” is the latest progression of the classic basketball shoe that first introduced Nike’s Zoom Air technology to the Air Jordan line in 1997. The upper is constructed in black tumbled leather and the mudguard appears in a tonal synthetic nubuck material. Red piping borders the “Jumpman” branding on the lateral side. The tongue appears in a rugged black ballistic mesh textile. Underfoot, the black painted midsole features a faux lizard skin finish. The outsole is constructed from Nike’s “Grind” composition, which contains up to 3% recycled materials. Release date: August 21, 2021