Air Jordan 3

The Air Jordan 3 is Michael Jordan’s third signature basketball shoe and remains one of the most sought-after sneakers to date. They were the first pair of Jordan sneakers that legendary designer Tinker Hatfield created, and they made their official debut in the year 1988. In terms of its design, they served as the first Air Jordan model to utilize visible Air units, Jumpman logos, as well as the recognizable elephant print. The original sketches of these kicks featured a Swoosh logo placed on the midfoot, and those were brought to life through multiple renditions for the silhouette’s 30th anniversary year in 2018.

A couple of key moments of the Air Jordan 3 include that of its presence in the famous “Mike and Mars” campaign — one of Nike’s most successful advertisements, as well as in the iconic 1988 Slam Dunk contest where MJ executed his iconic from-the-free-throw-line dunk. Additionally, they were also the very sneakers Jordan rocked throughout the 1997-1988 season where he would go on to win his first-ever MVP award.

Although the silhouette has been released in a myriad of different colorways over the years, its’ most popular versions to this day still continue to be its original makeups. These include the “Black Cement“, “White Cement”, “Fire Red”, and “True Blue”.

The model has also been delivered through collaborations that include projects with Vogue, and Justin Timberlake, as well as in player-exclusive form with the University of Oregon. Moreover, it’s also seen through to limited edition makeups such as its “Seoul” colorway that debuted in March 2018.

The AJ3 is very much in the spotlight for 2025, already kicking off a much-discussed stack release calendar with the “Black Cat” and “Lucky Shorts” colorways. Looking ahead, the Maniere Jordan 3 and “Seoul 2.0” loom as two of the biggest headlines in the middle third of the year. Further down the road, editions like the Jordan 3 “Pure Money” and “Rare Air” present as high-heat releases for the stretch run.

Read the articles below for our latest on everything relating to the Air Jordan 3, including colorways and release details.

Air Jordan 3

J-Hope Wears The Air Jordan 3 “Seoul 2.0” At Lakers Game

Updated April 3th, 2025: A closer look at the upcoming Air Jordan 3 “Seoul 2.0” has been revealed; the shoes were spotted on the feet...

By John Kim 17 hours
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Official Retailer Images Of The Air Jordan 3 “Rare Air”

With the “Rare Air” series set to debut this weekend with the duet of gender-exclusive Air Jordan 1s, Jordan Brand is now preparing the launch...

By Sneaker News April 1, 2025
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Air Jordan 11 Low “Bred,” Jordan 1 Low “Rookie Of The Year,” And More Jordans Dropping April 2025

The first quarter of 2025 Jordan releases is now in the rear-view mirror, and boy was it a big one. Pairs like the Jordan 1...

By Andrew Rizzo April 1, 2025
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A Ma Maniere’s Air Jordan 3 “For The Love” Hits SNKRS In April

After holding their own exclusive drop on March 29th only through The Whitaker Group doors and online channels, A Ma Maniere is ready to unleash...

By Sneaker News March 31, 2025
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The Air Jordan 3 “Pure Money” Releases On July 5th

Updated March 31st, 2025: A detailed look at the upcoming Pure Money Jordan 3s have been revealed. Currently, these are expected to launch on July...

By Sneaker News March 31, 2025
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Official Images Of The Air Jordan 3 “Sail/Cement Grey”

In today’s sneaker info economy, it’s rare that it takes until just a couple of months for a bonafide retro release to come to our...

By Matt Varga March 27, 2025
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Pastel Heavy Air Jordan 3 “Spring Is In The Air” Releasing In 2026

Many of the most notable pairs on the Jordan Release Dates 2025 calendar haven’t even gotten “first looks” yet, but insider sources are already lining...

By Matt Varga March 25, 2025
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Air Jordan 6 “Reverse Infrared”, Return Of The Bin23 Series, And More Jordan Retro Spring 2026

When it comes to being in the know about upcoming Jordan releases, there’s no such thing as too early. We’re not even past the halfway...

By Sneaker News March 24, 2025
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The Next A Ma Maniére x Nike Collection Is Simply For The Love

After completing the single largest collaborative collection with Nike, Inc. since Virgil Abloh’s The 10, A Ma Maniére is geared up for an encore of...

By Sneaker News March 12, 2025
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