Alright, let’s talk about getting my hands on these Air Jordan 12s, the ‘Flu Game’ ones. It wasn’t just a simple walk into the store, let me tell you.
The Decision Point
I remember seeing pictures way back, you know, MJ wearing them in that game. It wasn’t just about the look, though they are killer with that black and red. It was the story, the grit. For ages, I just admired them from afar. Never really thought I’d seriously try to get a pair. Newer kicks came out, life happened. But that image stuck in my head. Then, I heard about a retro release coming up. That little voice started nagging, “Maybe this time.”
The Actual Grind
So, the decision was made. I actually decided to go for it. First step, figure out the release date. Sounds easy, right? Wrong. Different sites, different rumors. I spent evenings just scrolling through sneaker forums, checking apps, trying to piece together the real info. Felt like detective work, honestly.
Then came the waiting game. I marked the date on my calendar. Set alarms. Multiple alarms. You know how these things go – bots, crazy demand. Your chances feel slim.
- Prep Work: I made sure my accounts were set up on the main sneaker apps and sites. Payment info ready. Shipping address triple-checked.
- Release Morning: Got up super early. Heart kind of pounding, which is silly for shoes, I know. Coffee brewing, computer on, phone ready.
- The Click Battle: The moment arrived. Clicking refresh like a maniac. Trying to add to cart. Error messages. Waiting rooms. The usual chaos.
Honestly, I missed out on the first try. Sold out in seconds. Felt pretty bummed. Thought, “Okay, maybe it’s not meant to be.” But I kept an eye out. Sometimes restocks happen, right?
Finally Got ‘Em
Weeks later, completely out of the blue, I got a notification. A surprise restock on one of the apps. Pure luck. This time, muscle memory kicked in. Click, click, click… and confirmation! Unbelievable. I actually cheered out loud. The relief was real.
When the box finally arrived, it was a moment. Taking them out, that specific smell of new Jordans. Turning them over, checking out the details – the pebbled leather, the red mudguard. It felt solid, substantial. More than just a shoe, felt like I’d earned it after the runaround.
Wearing Them Out
Putting them on the first time? Felt good. Really good. They’re comfortable, sturdy. Walked around the house a bit, just getting the feel. Took them out later that week. Nothing crazy, just a casual walk. But yeah, knowing the story behind them, and my own little story of trying to get them, made it kind of special. They’re not just sitting on a shelf; I wear them. That’s the whole point, right?
So yeah, that was my little adventure with the Flu Game 12s. More effort than buying groceries, that’s for sure. But worth it in the end. It’s the process, the chase, that sometimes makes owning something feel a bit more satisfying.
