The OVO x Air Jordan 12 “White” was a widely anticipated 2016 drop thanks to its mix of luxurious accents and clean aesthetics. Adorned with a white tumbled leather upper, textured faux stingray overlays, and metallic gold hardware, the pair was one of October’s Very Own’s most popular and on-trend looks. A translucent outsole complete with OVO branding made the sneakers instantly recognizable and the gold accents helped draw attention to the premium finish.

Dropped in October 2016, the Air Jordan 12 was made available through NIKE SNKRS drawings as well as exclusive raffles at OVO’s Toronto and Los Angeles flagship stores. At the time, Jordan Brand was in the process of building its high-end collaborative pieces, and this release was one of the strongest sneaker moments for Drake. While there have been other limited Jordans to send resale heat, this OVO edition set the tone for premium Jordan collaborations.

In hindsight, the “White” OVO 12 was a good pick for sure. The reasons the sneaker was so successful in that sense are what old-school sneakerheads will dig — a sneaker that can be worn on court or off and still have that cache. While many collaborations from that year and after were over-the-top, the “White” OVO 12 remained rather simple, but executed in a luxe way, which helped it to age gracefully.

Where To Buy

If you missed out on the OVO x Air Jordan 12 “White” back in 2016, there are still pairs available on resale platforms like StockX, but pricing will fluctuate.

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