One of the most popular Air Jordans ever, the Nike Air Jordan 3 broke the mold when it came to men’s luxury fashion. Released without the original Swoosh logo on the side, its bold and stylish design was the first to feature the now-famous Jumpman symbol on the tongue and the distinctive premium elephant print.
Michael Jordan first wore the new Air Jordan 3s during the 1987-88 NBA season, where he dazzled crowds and won several awards, including ‘Most Valuable Player’. If the Air Jordan 3 helped to propel MJ to new leaps and feats, so did Michael Jordan help to cement the Air Jordan 3 in the minds and hearts of the public, along with the hugely influential Air Jordan 3 commercials, which featured a young Spike Lee playing a sneaker obsessed youth.
Designed by the legendary Tinker Hatfield, the Air Jordan 3 was originally released in the ever-popular ‘White Cement’ and ‘Black Cement’ colorways, along with ‘Fire Red’ and ‘True Blue’, all worn by Jordan during 1988-89. Since then, a myriad of Air Jordan 3 retros have been issued, including ‘Cardinal Red’, ‘Black Cat’, as well as several designs which feature among the best sneakers for women, such as ‘Raised by Women’ and ‘Atmosphere’.
While the price of the original Air Jordan 3 hovered around $100 USD back in 1988, the Jordan brand’s 2022 summer release ‘Desert Elephant’, is priced at $200 USD. The new design is innovative and fresh and offers an inspired take on the original ‘Black Cement’ color-blocking design.
The Air Jordan 3 is a classic style statement in itself, so if you’re wondering what on earth to pair these mid-dunks with, then you may find style inspiration from these Air Jordan 11 lookbooks and Air Jordan 4 lookbooks. You should also check at our breakdown of the differences between the Nike Dunk and the Air Jordan 1 if you’re confused about the collection in general.
Putting together the best Air Jordan 3 outfit does not take much time, just a little inspiration. That’s why we have combed the internet to find how the Air Jordan 3 looks on feet from around the world, and come up with an influential selection of the niftiest outfits around. So, in order to make the most of your inimitable sneaker pair, check out the original and trend-setting pictures below, and choose your own Jordan style. Basketball, optional!
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