Air Jordan 12 "Bloodline" CT8013-001

UPDATE 5/4/26: Following Roman Reigns’ debut of the “Bloodline” Air Jordan 12s during WWE’s Monday Night Raw, new on-feet photos give us the best look yet at the upcoming release before official images arrive. A release date is scheduled for May 23rd, with a retail price set at $215 USD.

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Original Story 4/1/26:
After months of rumors and shifting updates, the Air Jordan 12 “Bloodline” is finally locked in for a May 2026 release. Now, with early on-foot images surfacing, the long-discussed colorway is starting to come into focus.

The Bloodline theme first appeared in late 2019 on the Air Jordan 1. Rather than copying an original Chicago Bulls-era look, that concept delivered a modern black-and-red setup rooted in Jordan Brand history. This Air Jordan 12 “Bloodline” follows a similar path, using familiar colors in a way that still feels fresh.

From the early images, the pair keeps things clean with an all-black leather upper and sharp red contrast hits. Red appears on the upper eyelets and midfoot support detail, giving the shoe just enough pop without taking away from the Jordan 12s strong shape. More red is also expected on the heel and outsole, which should round out the look once official images arrive.

Even with only an early preview available, the formula already works. Black and red remains one of the safest and strongest combinations in Jordan Brand’s lineup, and this pair leans into that history with a modern edge instead of chasing nostalgia too hard.