Air Jordan 12 “Idols Become Rivals” Releases September 12

At some point, the players you grew up watching can become the players standing across from you. The Air Jordan 12 “Idols Become Rivals” draws on that idea through Ray Allen’s connection to Michael Jordan, arriving at Overload on Saturday, September 12.

Allen grew up looking up to MJ before eventually competing against him in the NBA. This release nods to that journey through a colorway inspired by the Jordan 12 player exclusive associated with Allen’s Milwaukee Bucks years.

White leather covers the upper, while deep green wraps around the lower half through the AJ12’s textured mudguard. Purple accents appear on the eyelets, tongue branding and heel details, completing a palette that longtime basketball fans will recognize.

The appeal goes beyond the team colors. Player exclusives have always offered a glimpse into a part of sneaker culture that most fans could see but couldn’t buy. This release brings a familiar PE-inspired look to a wider audience, while retaining standard Jordan branding rather than Allen’s personalized heel lettering.

It isn’t a direct Ray Allen PE retro, but the reference is clear. “Idols Become Rivals” brings together a distinctive Bucks-era palette and a story about the distance between watching your hero and competing against him.

Where to Buy the Air Jordan 12 “Idols Become Rivals”

The Air Jordan 12 “Idols Become Rivals” releases Saturday, September 12, 2026—in-store and online at Overload at 10am.

Visit us at 3827 30th Street, San Diego, CA 92104, or shop the release through our Jordan collection when it goes live.

Need a hand with sizing or availability? Contact shop@shopoverload.com and we’ll help you out.