Air Jordan 3
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Air Jordan 3
Saved the BrandThe shoe that kept Michael Jordan at Nike, the Air Jordan 3 introduced elephant print, visible Air and the Jumpman itself.
- FitTrue to size
- BuildElephant print, visible Air
- Best forLifestyle & everyday wear
- Released1988
The shoe that saved the brand
Released in 1988, the Air Jordan 3 was Tinker Hatfield's first design for the line, and it arrived at a moment when Michael Jordan's future at Nike was far from certain. It introduced the signature elephant-print overlay, brought visible Air to the silhouette for the first time and marked the debut of the Jumpman logo. It is widely credited as the shoe that kept Jordan at Nike and set the template for everything that followed.
An icon you actually wear
Decades on, the AJ3 has become a lifestyle-first icon rather than a court specialist. The mix of premium materials, that unmistakable elephant texture and a low-slung, easy-to-style profile makes it one of the most versatile pairs in the Jordan catalogue. It fits true to size, so order your usual number.
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