Of course, no basketball shoe associated with MJ could get away with being bland or unremarkable. The Air Jordan 3 had to be visually captivating for a number of reasons, not least of which was Jordan’s possible departure from the brand. Tinker would deliver in this regard as well.<\/p>\n
The mudguard’s legendary elephant print was a direct reaction to the aesthetic taste of MJ. The same goes for the shoe’s tongue. Finally, the Air Jordan 3 would be the start of something brand new thanks to a branding switch.<\/p>\n
Up to this point, Jordan’s position within the company was that of a Nike sponsor. He was another a cog – albeit a massive one – in the marketing machine. With his third signature sneaker, Michael would see the iconic Jumpman logo for the first time.<\/p>\n
It was the start of his ascent from sponsored athlete to a billion dollar business in his own right. The meeting, where all of this was being shared with MJ, started out quite bumpy. He reportedly looked disinterested and like a man forced to be sitting there.<\/p>\n
But, once Tinker let him in on this drastically new vision for the Jordan line, it was a different story. MJ was excited and raring to get this shoe on his feet. Now that you know a bit about the shoe’s background, let’s talk about it in a more modern context.<\/p>\n
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Air Jordan 3 White \/ True Blue \/ Varsity Red<\/div>\n<\/p>\n
The Air Jordan 3 originally came out in a selection of solid colorways. These included some of the more recognizable schemes, including a Black Cement and True Blue look that were both retro’d relatively recently. As a performance model, Jordan would find these to be a world of difference from the AJ 1 and AJ 2. For our purposes, it’s become something much bigger.<\/p>\n
The Air Jordan 3 has grown into a fixture in sneaker culture. Beyond that, it’s also sitting pretty as perhaps the most universally adored Jordan model. For hoop heads, sneaker collectors, and Nike newbies alike, it’s looked upon as an ideal purchase.<\/p>\n
So, what’s it like to wear the Air Jordan 3, anyway? You’ll be happy to know that it’s one of the coziest retro basketball sneakers out there. This shoe isn’t limited to ages or gender. It isn’t even restricted to hoopers.<\/p>\n
A big part of that is its considerate design. The inner linings come together with the tumbled leather to make for a snug fit and surprising support. The shoe’s synthetic heel counter, where we see its largest branding, helps bring it all together.<\/p>\n
It’s definitely not the most advanced shoe on-court. Yet, the material, support features, and exposed Air cushioning make sure it isn’t a dud either. It’s still better suited as a casual option for nights out or even an everyday pair.<\/p>\n
Though this is the first low-profile model in the retro line, it sports some relative bulk for modern wearers. As such, it’s important to know how best to style it.<\/p>\n
The good news? It’s as versatile as an OG hoops shoe gets. The Air Jordan 3’s distinctive style makes it so that it often stands out on its own. It would be a waste to feature it as just a compliment for whatever outfit you happen to wear.<\/p>\n
Nearly every colorway of this shoe is worthy of being the main attraction when you step out. And, in case you do want to consider the AJ 3 as an everyday option, the tumbled leather and mudguard will keep your pair going for a long time!<\/p>\n
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Air Jordan 3 ‘Black Cement’ OG<\/div>\n<\/p>\n![\"air](\"https:\/\/blog.footdistrict.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/magefan\/air-jordan-3-katrina.jpg\")
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