Jordan Brand is launching a new Air Jordan 12 Retro during Fall 2026, this time in the "Bucks" color scheme.
UPDATE 04/12/2025: According to zSneakerHeadz, the new Air Jordan 12 Retro "Bucks" is releasing on September 19, 2026. Nike has not yet confirmed this release date. See below for the first images of the new 2026 release.
Even though it is too early to talk about an official release, we already have information about a new Air Jordan Retro release from 2026. According to several industry sources, the brand plans to release a new Air Jordan 12 "Bucks" during Fall 2026. The release information was published by Sneaker Files and zSneakerHeadz (via X, formerly Twitter).
The pair comes with product code CT8013-103 (adult sizes) and the "Summit White/Gorge Green/Black/Fierce Purple" color scheme. At the time the release information was published, the color blocking was not known. However, we have an exclusive first image showing the color blocking. The pair features a white and green upper, along with purple accents. Nike has not yet confirmed the release rumors. In general, the brand avoids confirming rumors about upcoming limited-edition releases in the near future. Most likely, we will start to find out more information about the release during the Summer of 2026.
When is Air Jordan 12 Retro “Bucks” releasing?
The Air Jordan 12 Retro "Bucks" is releasing during Fall 2026 on Nike.com and at select Air Jordan Retro partner stores. For now the brand has not yet announced an exact release date. However, we already know that the new model is part of the Nike Fall 2026 seasonal catalog. As a result, we expect the pair to release between July and September 2026. See below for a first image of the new pair while we wait for more release details.
On another note, check out the new Air Jordan 12 Retro "French Blue" released recently.
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Vlad Ciutacu is a writer based in The Hague, Netherlands. He has been working in the footwear industry for more than a decade, with hundreds of pairs in his collection. His favourite models are the Air Jordan 1 and the Nike SB Dunk Low Pro. Find him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
