by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton
January 5, 2026
These sneakers are patterned after those former Milwaukee Bucks/Boston Celtics legend, Ray Allen, wore after they debuted 30 years in the past
The throwback sneaker recreation stays standard, as one of many sneakers Ray Allen wore throughout his basketball profession, the Air Jordan 12 Retro “Bucks,” is returning 30 years after its debut.
Based on Anthlon Sports activities, the anticipated launch date for the “Bucks” is Sept. 19, 2026, at a value of $205. Allen, who was a member of the Milwaukee Bucks when he was drafted into the NBA in 1996, signed with Jordan Model the next yr and was hand-picked by Michael Jordan, together with Derek Anderson, Vin Baker, Michael Finley, and Eddie Jones, as the primary wave of gamers endorsed by the model.
The sneaker is anticipated to be launched within the Bucks’ green-and-white coloration scheme.
When the shoe is launched, it may be bought from Nike SNKRS and choose Jordan Model retailers like Foot Locker, End Line, Hibbett, and Dick’s Sporting Items.
This information comes on the heels of Nike asserting that one other standard sneaker, the Nike Air Power 1, will launch a particular version celebrating Atlanta hip-hop group OutKast. The sneaker additionally celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of the discharge of their second album, ATLiens. Based on Sneaker Information, the shoe is aptly named The Nike Air Power 1 ATLiens, and though no official date has been introduced, it’s anticipated to be launched in Fall 2026. ATLiens was launched Aug. 27, 1996. The 2-times platinum album peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Prime 200 chart whereas scoring No. 1 on the Prime R&B/Hip-Hop Albums in 1996.
Sneaker Information reported that the sneaker may have a black, vivid purple, deep evening white, barely volt, and desert bronze coloration scheme. The colorway would match the colourful colours proven on the ATLiens album cowl. The media outlet additionally famous that it’s not an “official collaboration” with OutKast members Large Boi and André 3000, however quite a tribute launch.
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