Air Jordan 3 Releases - Page 4

Debuting in 1988, the Air Jordan 3 marked Tinker Hatfield's first design for the Jordan line. It introduced visible Air cushioning and the iconic Jumpman logo. The "Black Cement" colorway is legendary, and this model played a crucial role in keeping Michael Jordan with Nike when he considered leaving.

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Air Jordan 3 Retro 'Doernbecher' 2010

Varsity Red/Metallic Silver/Black

The OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital in Portland, Oregon started a partnership with Nike in 2010 to allow admitted children and teenagers to design their very own footwear creations. The Air Jordan 3 Retro 'Doernbecher' 2010 was created by Cole Johanson. The sneaker features a red leather upper with “COLE” spelled out within the diamond grip pattern and callouts to his two favorites foods, spaghetti and chocolate, behind the pull tab. The sneaker also boasts black leather details throughout, an Air unit in the midsole for responsive cushioning, and “Strength and Courage” lettering on the insole as a nod to his lymphoma.

SKU: 437536-600-10

Retail: $200

Dec 4, 2010

Jordan 3 Retro Silver Anniversary

White/Metallic Silver

Nike released a plethora of colorways to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Air Jordan 3. The Air Jordan 3 Retro ‘Silver Anniversary’ features a white patent leather upper with light grey cement prints on the heel and mudguard. The sneaker also boasts a matching white midsole with a partially encapsulated Air unit. Branding appears on the heel and tongue.

SKU: 398613-102

Retail: $125

Mar 27, 2010

Air Jordan 3 Retro 'True Blue' 2009

White/True Blue

The ‘True Blue’ Jordan 3 first saw a retro in 2003, and then again for this 2009 reissue. This version is mostly the same as before, with a Jumpman logo replacing the NIKE AIR on the heel. It also features a tumbled white leather upper, True Blue accents on the lining, molded eyelets and midsole, while a final contrasting pop of red appears on the Jumpman logo on the tongue.

SKU: 136064-141-09

Retail: $200

Aug 1, 2009

Jordan 3 Retro Black Cement CDP (2008)

Black/Cement Grey

This Air Jordan 3 Retro is drawn from Jordan Brand’s 2008 Countdown Pack, made up of a series of two-sneaker releases comprising retro silhouettes that add up to the number 23. The shoe’s OG ‘Black Cement’-style colorway is mostly faithful to the original, highlighted by a tumbled black leather upper accented with elephant print overlays on the toe and heel. An embossed Jumpman logo adorns the heel, replacing the original Nike Air trademark.

SKU: 340254-061

Retail: $155

Oct 18, 2008

Jordan 3 Retro Black Cat (2007)

Black/Dark Charcoal-Black

The ‘Black Cat’ edition of the Air Jordan 3 combines a nubuck upper with elephant print and patent leather overlays. The shoe’s all-black aesthetic is featured across the entirety of the construction, with the only exception being white Jordan branding on the outsole. The laces are also marked with the classic elephant print pattern.

SKU: 136064-002

Retail: $125

Jun 16, 2007

Jordan 3 Retro White Flip

White/Metallic Silver-Black-Varsity Red

The Air Jordan 3 Retro ‘Flip’ released in March 2007, featuring a design that earns its moniker by flipping the traditional AJ3 build. The majority of the upper is covered in the shoe’s signature elephant print, complemented with leather overlays at the toe and heel built with tumbled white leather. Chrome eyelets add a bit of metallic sheen to the design, while an embossed Jumpman logo in black adorns the heel panel.

SKU: 315767-101

Retail: $150

Mar 24, 2007

Air Jordan 3 Retro 'Fire Red' 2007

White/Fire Red-Cement Grey

Based on an OG 1988 colorway, this 2007 Air Jordan 3 Retro ‘Fire Red’ features a white leather upper with elephant print overlays, Fire Red accents, and Cement Grey on the eyelets and outsole.

SKU: 136064-161

Retail: $125

Mar 24, 2007

Wmns Air Jordan 3 Retro 'Harbor Blue'

White/Harbor Blue-Boarder Blue

A women’s exclusive colorway, the Air Jordan 3 Retro ‘Harbor Blue’ hit store shelves in March 2007. The classic mid-top is built with a combination of smooth and tumbled white leather on the upper, accented with pops of Harbor Blue on the eyelets and Jumpman logos that adorn the tongue and molded heel panel. The silhouette’s signature elephant print overlays are rendered in a pale blue shade, with the bolder Harbor Blue making a return on the outsole.

SKU: 315296-142

Retail: $175

Mar 3, 2007

Jordan 3 Retro Cool Grey (2007)

Silver/Sport Red-Light Graphite-Orange Peel

The Air Jordan 3 LS was the first shoe in the Jordan 3 lineage to get a lifestyle specific offering, featuring a combination of Cool Grey hues throughout the upper, while the classic elephant print emerges on the toe and heel. Red Jumpman logos emerge on the tongue, and Orange Peel accents line eyelets and visible Air cushioning unit for a simple street ready look.

SKU: 315297-062

Retail: $135

Feb 24, 2007

Jordan 3 Retro White Cement (2003)

White/Cement Grey-Fire Red

The Air Jordan 3 White/Cement was an original color from 1988. It was first brought back in 1994, and now again in 2003. The Air Jordan 3 Retro 2003 features a white tumbled leather upper with Fire Red details on the lower eyelets, tongue lining, and Jumpman logo. The sneaker also sports the trademark elephant print on the mudguard and heel, as well as a partially encapsulated Air unit in the midsole for responsive cushioning.

SKU: 136064-102

Retail: $100

Apr 19, 2003

Jordan 3 Retro True Blue (2001)

White/True Blue

Released in 1988, the Air Jordan III ‘True Blue’ was among the first colorways not to feature Bulls team colors. The shoe was also the first in the Jordan lineage to feature the iconic Jumpman logo, and also appeared in the brand’s first Mars Blackmon commercials. By demand from MJ himself, the iconic elephant print was integrated into the design, forever evolving the legacies of Jordan Brand and Nike. This retro from 2001 features a similar build to the original, but Nike Air branding is replaced with the Jumpman logo on the back heel.

SKU: 136064-141

Retail: $100

Nov 17, 2001

Jordan 3 Retro Black Cement (2001)

Black/Cement Grey

The Air Jordan 3 Retro 2001 brings back a classic in the original colors from 1988 including the Nike Air logo on the heel. This shoe also features a black leather upper with perforated grey details on the eyestay and collar lining, and solid Cement Grey details on the tongue. The sneaker also sports the iconic elephant print on the mudguard and heel, University Red accents on the Jumpman logo and lower eyelets, and a partially encapsulated Air unit in the midsole for cushioning.

SKU: 136064-001

Retail: $100

Jul 14, 2001

Jordan 3 Retro White Cement (1994)

White/Cement Grey

The Air Jordan 3 Retro 1994 brings back the original White/Cement colorway from 1988. It features a tumbled white leather upper with tonal stitching and a matching perforated padded collar for a snug and breathable fit. The sneaker also sports the brand’s trademark Cement Grey elephant print on the heel and toe cap, red details on the tongue lining, and a partially encapsulated Air unit in the midsole for responsive cushioning.

SKU: 130203-101

Retail: $105

Jan 1, 1994

Jordan 3 Retro Black Cement (1994)

Black/Cement Grey

The Air Jordan 3 Retro from 1994 first hit stores that year as part of a retro run that also spanned the 1 and 2, celebrating Michael Jordan’s legacy in the wake of his first retirement in 1993. The 3 marked several significant firsts in the Air Jordan timeline—it was the first to feature the Jumpman logo, the first to feature visible Air and the first to feature elephant print, created by Tinker Hatfield at the behest of Jordan himself. This Black/Cement tries to recreated the original from 1988, complete with elephant print and NIKE AIR on the heel.

SKU: 130203-001

Retail: $100

Jan 1, 1994

Jordan 3 OG Fire Red (1988)

White/Fire Red

Originally released in 1988, the Air Jordan 3 OG ‘Fire Red’ features a white leather upper with Fire Red accents on the eyelets, collar, and midsole. The sneaker also boasts the iconic elephant print on the toe cap and heel and a partially encapsulated Air unit in the midsole. Matching well with the Chicago Bulls uniforms, Michael Jordan wore them for a bulk of the 1988 NBA season.

SKU: 4367

Retail: $200

Jun 1, 1988

Air Jordan 3 OG 'True Blue' 1988

White/Cement Grey/True Blue

Released in 1988, the Air Jordan 3 OG ‘True Blue’ colorway was the first Air Jordan to stray from the Chicago Bulls colors of white, black and red. The design is defined by a white tumbled leather upper, Cement Grey detailing, and True Blue accents as well as an original Fire Red inner tongue and insole.

SKU: 4368

Retail: $200

Jun 1, 1988

Air Jordan 3 OG 'Black Cement' 1988

Black/Cement Grey

The Air Jordan 3 kicked off Tinker Hatfield’s legendary partnership with Michael Jordan and his signature line. The silhouette, showcased here in the OG black colorway, debuted the now-iconic elephant print, as well as the brand’s Jumpman logo. The sculpted polyurethane midsole introduced another first to the Jordan line, a visible Air Sole unit borrowed from Tinker’s groundbreaking Air Max 1 from the previous year.

SKU: 4366

Retail: $200

Feb 1, 1988

Air Jordan 3 OG 'White Cement' 1988

White/Cement Grey

The Air Jordan 3 was originally released in 1988 following Michael Jordan’s famous win of the NBA Slam Dunk Contest from the free throw line. It is the first Air Jordan by legendary designer Tinker Hatfield and the first to drop the Wings logo for the iconic Jumpman logo. Additionally, the design is the first Air Jordan to feature visible Air units and elephant print on the upper. The white and Grey Cement colorway is the first of four classic colorways and the colorway of choice for Jordan’s 1988 Dunk Contest.

SKU: 4365

Retail: $200

Feb 1, 1988