Air Jordan 12 ‘Bucks’: Release Date & Where to Buy the Ray Allen PE-Inspired AJ12

One thing I like about the Air Jordan 12 silhouette is the straightforward design. You can always count on clean color blocking, which is why I was glad to secure an early pair of the “Bloodline” 12s from SNIPES. Now my focus shifts to the Air Jordan 12 “Bucks” (CT8013-103).

We watched Ray Allen bring this color scheme to life during his Milwaukee era, and now that tumbled leather tank is finally moving from PE energy to a wider release. While everybody chases hype collabs, the “Bucks” 12s are bringing history and clean retro energy back. Let’s get into it.

Key Facts at a Glance

Name

Air Jordan 12 “Bucks”

Style Code

CT8013-103

Colorway

Deep Green / White / Metallic Silver / Black

Designer

Tinker Hatfield

Retail Price

$205

Where to Buy

Nike SNKRS and select Jordan Brand retailers

What Do The Air Jordan 12 “Bucks” Look Like? The Air Jordan 12 “Bucks”Housepfheat h/t Rabakali

The Air Jordan 12 “Bucks”Housepfheat h/t Rabakali

The Air Jordan 12 “Bucks” carries the kind of rugged energy that makes modern performance shoes look soft.If the ’90s had to line up and fight another era of sneakers, one look at this Milwaukee-colored tank would probably make the rest of them bow out before the opening bell.

Everything about the Air Jordan 12 feels dominant, physical, and built for contact — from the thick tumbled leather upper to the reptile-textured mudguards and battle-ready stance that made the AJ12 such a problem on and off the court. Subtle branding hits and metallic eyelets add just enough flash without taking away from the shoe’s rugged identity.

Now let’s talk release date and where you can cop.

When Do The Air Jordan 12 “Bucks” Release And Where Can You Buy Them?

According to House of Heat, the Air Jordan 12 “Bucks” (Style Code: CT8013-103) is expected to release on September 19, 2026. Retail pricing is expected to land at $205 via Nike SNKRS and select retailers including Foot Locker, JD Sports, DTLR, and Finish Line.

Jordan Brand has never been afraid to shuffle release dates around, so stay locked in with Athlon Kicks as fall approaches for updates. Don’t sleep on these either. The “Bucks” 12s carry a different kind of weight than the average retro release.

Why The AJ12 “Bucks” Matters

Before Stephen Curry turned the three-point shot into modern basketball’s main weapon, there was Ray Allen. One of the deadliest shooters the game has ever seen also quietly built one of the greatest Jordan Brand PE collections in sneaker history.

Throughout his career, Ray casually stepped on NBA hardwood wearing player-exclusive heat most sneakerheads only saw in blurry forum photos and magazine spreads.

That includes the green-and-white Air Jordan 12s that inspired this upcoming release. More than just another retro, the “Bucks” 12 feels like Jordan Brand finally letting the public step behind the velvet rope into basketball’s players-only sneaker era.

Should You Go For The Big “Bucks”?

The Air Jordan 12 “Bucks” takes the iconic 1996 silhouette and dresses it in one of Jordan Brand’s cleanest colorway executions ever. These OG-adjacent sneakers are built for war on the court and wear on the curb.

If you’re looking for a sneaker you can wear without worry and style just as easily, these are them.

Due to the quality construction, these should hold up well over time — or at least until the “Obsidian” 12s drop in 2027. If you can, snag a pair of these PEs-turned-general releases.

This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on May 23, 2026, where it first appeared in the Style section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

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