Air Jordan 3

Air Jordan 3: elephant print, Jumpman, and visible Air

According to Nike, the Air Jordan 3 was the first model in the Air Jordan line designed by Tinker Hatfield and the first with the Jumpman logo. It was also the first sneaker with elephant print, a pattern created by Hatfield. The Air Jordan 3 Retro upper is made of leather with an elephant print texture, according to Nike, and combines natural and synthetic leather, with a visible Nike Air unit in the sole. Underfoot are Air-Sole units in the heel and forefoot, along with a rubber outsole. Find other models in the collections Air Jordan, Air Jordan 4 and Air Jordan 11.

When did the Jordan 3 come out?

The Air Jordan 3 debuted in 1988.

Air Jordan 3 colorways in the collection

White Cement Reimagined (DN3707-100, 2023) is a 35th anniversary edition with an intentionally aged look, according to Nike: a yellowed midsole, eyelets and heel tab, classic Nike Air branding on the heel, and elephant print recreated based on the 1988 original. Free Throw Line (923096-101, 2018) features the debut colors from 1988 and a red stripe on the translucent sole, marking the spot MJ took off from for his dunk, according to Nike.

Black Cement (DN3707-010, 2024) is an edition as close as possible to the 1988 original in feel, fit, and shape, according to Nike, with smooth leather, elephant print overlays, and a Fire Red Jumpman on the tongue. According to Sneaker News, this is the sixth retro release of this colorway. Fire Red (DN3707-160, 2022) returns to the original 1988 design, with NIKE AIR lettering on the back of the shoe, according to Nike.

Black Cat (CT8532-001, 2025) is described by Nike as a return of the 2007 version: black and Dark Charcoal combine with leather, nubuck, and patent accents, and elephant print also appears in the lacing area. Pure Money (CT8532-111, 2025) is a men's model in White/White/Metallic Silver with leather featuring an elephant print texture, a faithful retro release according to Sneaker News that, following Black Cat, completed the return of the 2007 black-and-white lineup. W The collection also includes Palomino, Lucky Shorts, Wizards, Desert Elephant, Green Glow, Midnight Navy, Rare Air, and Seoul 2.0, as well as SE Patchwork Camo with a patchwork of camouflage patterns and SE Muslin with a canvas upper.

Air Jordan 3 for women and kids

Women’s versions include, according to Nike, Laser Orange (CK9246-108), Dark Mocha, also known as Neapolitan (CK9246-102), Black Cement Gold (CK9246-067), Lucky Green and Off Noir, as well as A Ma Maniére (DH3434-110) and A Ma Maniére While You Were Sleeping (FZ4811-001). Laser Orange has a white tumbled leather upper, orange accents and elephant print on the toe and heel, while Dark Mocha has a white leather upper with Dark Mocha elephant print and a pink midsole. W sizes for older kids include Mars Stone (DV7028-108), Vintage Floral (441140-100) and Kumquat (441140-088).

Collaborations include A Ma Maniére, J Balvin (Medellín Sunset and Rio), fragment design and Nina Chanel Abney. According to Nike, the women’s AJ3 A Ma Maniére (DH3434-110) combines premium tumbled leather with high-pile suede overlays and a quilted lining, and the collection also includes the men’s For The Love version. The AJ3 x J Balvin Medellín Sunset features gradient accents in the colors of a sunset over Medellín, elephant print, suede and premium leather, while fragment design features the black-and-white Orca colorway and the full SKU code printed on the midsole.

Air Jordan 3 sizing

On the Air Jordan 3 pages we reviewed, Nike does not note that the model runs small or large, so we do not offer general advice on changing sizes. W the collection includes men’s, women’s and kids’ models, and sizes on product pages are given in EU sizing. If you’re unsure which size to choose, contact us before ordering.

Why choose Air Jordan 3 from Saturaise

Every pair at Saturaise is authentic and covered by an authenticity guarantee. W the collection includes reissues of 1988 colorways, women’s and kids’ versions, and collaborations, so you can compare, for example, White Cement Reimagined and Free Throw Line on one page.