Tinker Hatfield’s influence on the Air Jordan 2012 and his design concept brought in cues from the 1930’s jazz scene. His “zoot” sketch served as a flagship image for the project, capturing the confident demeanor intended for the AJ 2012. While a basic representation, the wingtips featured in the image would serve as a starting point for the game shoe. The Air Jordan 2012 ‘Tinker Hatfield’ features a matte finish in place of the pearlized upper, and a custom dragon image rests on the medial.