The Air Jordan 14 Retro Candy Cane (2012) features a perforated white leather upper accented by shiny, curvilinear Varsity Red on the midsole, forefoot, and heel. The perforation extends to the tongue, and pops of textured black accent the color palette throughout. Jumpman and 23 brandings appear on the rear heels, while JORDAN and XIV in red on black accent the tongue pull tabs. 

Aptly named for its alternating red and white color scheme and the design’s curving, striped structure, the AJ 14 Retro Candy Cane recalls the classic holiday candy and was also inspired by Ferrari. The Nike Air Jordan 14 Retro Candy Cane is an iteration of the Chicago Bulls colors, harking back to Jordan brand originator and Bulls supernova Michael Jordan. 

In our opinion, the best feature of the Air Jordan 14 Retro Candy Cane 2012 is its pristine white, full-grain leather, which adds a luxe feel to its basketball shoe functionality. The AJ 14 Retro Candy Cane (2012) was released on March 10, 2012, and retailed for $160.