Air Jordan 12 'Stone Blue' Hidden Gem, Impeccable Materials: Where to Buy

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Brian Mazique | Last updated Apr 7, 2026 11:00 AM ET

If I had a $1 for every sneaker dropped during or too close to the pandemic that I feel didn't get its due while the world was upside down, I'd have enough to fill my gas tank. Add the Air Jordan 12 "Stone Blue" to that list. This hidden gem dropped in 2020 and it is a beautiful sneaker made with the kind of materials you'll run your hand across multiple times when you see it for the first time. The best part, this one is very affordable on the resale market. Let's talk sneakers.

Key Facts at a Glance

Detail	Info
Sneaker	Air Jordan 12 Retro 'Stone Blue' / 'Indigo'
Style Code	130690-404
Colorway	Stone Blue/Legend Blue-Obsidian
Original Retail Price	$190
Release Date	August 22, 2020
Designer	Tinker Hatfield

Where Can You Buy the Air Jordan 12 'Stone Blue'?

StockX is a great place to start your search. Depending on the size, there are some reasonable options. The lowest ask sits at $180 on StockX with a last sale of $183, which is below the original $190 retail.

No 2026 retro is scheduled. The Air Jordan 12 'Bloodline' drops May 23 at $215 if you want a new AJ12 at retail instead.

What Makes the Materials Special?

You really have to touch this leather to understand what I mean. It feels like something between soft leather and nylon. That doesn't sound great, but trust me. Most AJ12 retros use tumbled leather with that bumpy basketball-like finish.

The Stone Blue uses smooth grain leather on the upper, giving it a cleaner, more refined feel. The Air Jordan 5 'Oreo' is another resale-only shoe where the materials elevate the entire experience.

How Does It Compare to the Obsidian?

This sneaker is very Obsidian-like, but the materials are what set them apart. The OG Obsidian is one of the five original AJ12 colorways from 1996 and used tumbled leather in a darker blue.

The Stone Blue is lighter in tone with smooth grain leather. The Obsidian is expected to retro in 2027, which could push interest in blue AJ12s. The Air Jordan 13 'Atmosphere Gray' is another pandemic-era release with a similar sibling connection to a more famous colorway.