Presented here is a significant pair of Michael Jordan game-worn Air Jordan XII sneakers, attributed to Games 3, 4, or possibly 5 of the 1997 NBA Eastern Conference Finals between the Chicago Bulls and the Miami Heat. The sneakers are authenticated by MEARS and supported by exceptional provenance.
According to a signed letter from Jordan’s former Bulls teammate Bobby Hansen, these sneakers were personally given to him by Michael Jordan following their use in the Eastern Conference Finals. Hansen subsequently donated the pair to the American Cancer Society, where they were acquired via purchase—the original credit card receipt from the transaction is included and verified as part of the authentication package.
The sneakers are size 13 and feature appropriate production codes for the era, consistent with Jordan’s known footwear specifications. They display clear signs of game use, including outsole wear and interior breakdown consistent with multiple periods of play.
This pair represents a rare opportunity to own a documented, game-worn example from Jordan’s 1997 playoff campaign, which ultimately led to his fifth NBA championship. Supported by a teammate-issued letter of authenticity, verified Cancer Society purchase documentation, and full authentication from MEARS, this offering stands as a premier piece of playoff-era Jordan memorabilia with ironclad provenance.