Nike releases Air Jordan 12 Bloodline

Nike is set to release the Air Jordan 12 “Bloodline” on Saturday, May 23, 2026, adding a black-and-red Jordan retro to this weekend’s launch calendar. Nike has posted the shoe on its SNKRS launch platform, while sneaker media and retail listings have circulated official images and pricing ahead of the drop. The release comes as Jordan Brand continues its spring run of retro launches tied to the core Air Jordan line. The shoe is scheduled to go live through Nike’s launch channels and selected retail partners on Saturday. ### When does the shoe actually release? Saturday, May 23, 2026, is the release date listed by Nike for the Air Jordan 12 Retro “Bloodline.” Nike’s SNKRS launch page shows the model under the “Bloodline” name, and Sneaker News separately reported the same May 23 date in its release coverage. Sports Illustrated’s sneaker vertical also said the shoe “drops this Saturday,” referring to May 23. (nike.com) Nike’s broader 2026 launch calendar also includes the Air Jordan 12 Retro “Bloodline” among upcoming releases, reinforcing that the model is part of the company’s scheduled U.S. launch lineup. Sneaker News described May 23 as the shoe’s standard Saturday release date. ### What exactly is Nike selling? Nike identifies the release as the Air Jordan 12 Retro “Bloodline,” a black-based version of the silhouette with red detailing. (nike.com) The Nike launch page describes the shoe as “buzzer-beater style” and places it within the Air Jordan 12 heritage line. Nike’s Air Jordan 12 archive page says the model debuted in 1996 and was designed by Tinker Hatfield. (nike.com) Sneaker News said the “Bloodline” pair carries style code CT8013-003 and published official images showing the black upper with metallic red accents. Nike’s big-kids listing for the same colorway also describes black and Varsity Red materials and notes the silhouette was the first Jordan signature model to use Zoom Air cushioning. ### How much will it cost? (nike.com) Sneaker News reported a retail price of $215 for the men’s version of the Air Jordan 12 “Bloodline.” Sports Illustrated’s release roundup also listed full-family sizing, with adult pairs at $215, big kids at $155, little kids at $95 and toddler pairs at $80. Nike’s public launch page confirms the men’s product listing but does not display the price in the search snippet returned here, so the clearest published price point available from current release coverage is the $215 figure carried by sneaker outlets. (sneakernews.com) That pricing matches recent Air Jordan retro positioning in the market, based on current retailer and release-calendar coverage. ### Where will shoppers be able to buy it? Nike’s SNKRS launch page is the primary confirmed release channel for the Air Jordan 12 “Bloodline.” Sports Illustrated reported that the shoe would also be available through Foot Locker, Champs Sports and Hibbett, alongside Nike’s app-based release. Retailers have also been using the days before launch to post imagery and release information, a standard pattern for Jordan launches heading into a Saturday drop. (nike.com) Finish Line’s main site and Jordan category pages show ongoing Jordan inventory, although the specific “Bloodline” product page was not surfaced in the results reviewed here. ### What comes after this release weekend? May 23 is also part of a broader Jordan release window that includes other Nike and Jordan launches on the same weekend, according to Nike’s launch calendar and Sneaker News’ weekly release guide. (nike.com) Sports Illustrated’s sneaker coverage pointed to the Air Jordan 4 “Birds of Paradise” as another Jordan release expected later in summer 2026. Nike’s next step is the Saturday launch itself, with the Air Jordan 12 Retro “Bloodline” scheduled to appear on SNKRS on May 23. (finishline.com) Retail coverage indicates the release will be available online and through selected stores as the weekend drop window opens. (nike.com 1) (nike.com 2)