Jordan 12 Retro Bloodline

Air Jordan 12 Retro 'Bloodline' (CT8013-003)

The Air Jordan 12 Retro 'Bloodline' is one of the most notable Jordan Brand releases of 2026, arriving on May 23 after a delayed release that originally had the pair slotted for 2025. Designed by Tinker Hatfield, the Air Jordan 12 silhouette debuted during the 1996–97 championship season and was the first in Michael Jordan's signature line to feature Zoom Air cushioning — a milestone in performance basketball footwear.

The 'Bloodline' colorway works within the Black/Varsity Red Chicago Bulls palette but presents it in a predominantly blacked-out blocking. The upper is constructed in black tumbled leather with a faux reptile-textured mudguard, while Varsity Red accents surface at the metallic TPU Jumpman badge, the two uppermost eyelets, heel '23' branding, and outsole tip. A standout construction detail: the heel tab is built from debossed leather rather than the model's traditional woven stripe material. Sunrise-inspired stitch lines on the upper reference the original AJ12 design language, and the tongue branding — including the Jumpman logo and 'Two 3' embroidery — is rendered in tonal black.

The 'Bloodline' theme is a recurring Jordan Brand identity that previously appeared on the Air Jordan 1 and has continued across other Jordan Brand silhouettes. This AJ12 execution carries the same DNA — Bulls colors, premium materials, and restrained color placement — making it one of the cleaner colorways in the model's retro run.

Details

• Style Code: CT8013-003
• Colorway: Black / Black / Varsity Red
• Release Date: May 23, 2026
• Upper: Black tumbled leather with faux reptile-textured mudguard
• Accents: Varsity Red on TPU Jumpman badge, top eyelets, heel '23' branding, and outsole tip
• Heel Tab: Debossed leather (deviation from standard woven construction)
• Cushioning: Full-length Zoom Air unit
• Shank: Carbon fiber plate
• Outsole: Modified herringbone rubber traction pattern
• Sizing: Men's and Grade School