Key Details
- Player exclusive made for the North Carolina Tar Heels, with no retail release planned.
- The upper is denim in two washes: light blue across the panels and a darker blue on the mudguard.
- Images came from UNC women's basketball director Jaelynn Murray Burrus.
The Air Jordan 12 “UNC” PE surfaced in images shared by UNC women’s basketball director Jaelynn Murray Burrus. Jordan Brand has not announced a release date or price, and the pair is reported to be a team exclusive.
North Carolina is Michael Jordan’s alma mater, and the Tar Heels regularly receive exclusive Jordan Brand pairs. Reports call this the first denim Air Jordan 12, made for the 2026 to 2027 college basketball season.
Release Date, Price and Where to Buy
Air Jordan 12 “UNC” PE
Style Code: N/A (PE)
Price: TBA
Release Date: TBA
Status: Reported (Jaelynn Murray Burrus)
Air Jordan 12 “UNC” PE Design
The upper swaps the usual leather for denim. A light blue wash covers the pleated panels, with the signature stitching running across them. The mudguard moves to a darker blue denim, replacing the faux reptile print the model normally carries.
A UNC logo takes the place of the Jumpman on the tongue, and the top two metallic eyelets are gold. Contrast stitching runs through the upper.
The leather heel pull tab carries a Tar Heels emblem, with “Jordan” and “Quality Inspired By The Greatest Player Ever” in light blue. A “23” sits on the darker blue rubber outsole, which wraps up the heel. The midsole is two tone, light blue and dark blue. One report says the pair was delivered to the team in October.
Will the Air Jordan 12 “UNC” PE Release at Retail?
Reports say no. This pair will not be released to the public. According to reports, it is headed for the student athletes and staff in the Tar Heels athletic program. Jordan Brand has not confirmed this.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Makes the Air Jordan 12 “UNC” PE Different?
It is built from denim instead of leather. Two blue washes split the upper and mudguard, and gold hardware and UNC branding finish the look.
Will Other Schools Get Denim Air Jordan 12s?
Nothing has been reported about denim versions of the shoe coming to any of the other schools in the Jordan Brand lineup.
Where Did the First Photos of the Air Jordan 12 “UNC” PE Come From?
The images were shared by UNC women’s basketball director Jaelynn Murray Burrus. Jordan Brand has not issued its own announcement.
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Photos via UNC women’s basketball director Jaelynn Murray Burrus.
