”Diffused Blue” Air Jordan 3 OG SP OH coming next spring

Although we are not yet halfway through 2024, the ever-wandering eyes of modern day sneaker “culture” is already looking to see what’s up with 2025. One of those future releases will be the “Diffused Blue, a new colorway of the iconic Air Jordan 3.  At this early juncture, there are no available images, but what is known this upcoming Air Jordan 3 will utilize a white, diffused blue, anthracite, and muslin color palette. Initial predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a white upper with its traditional elephant print overlays at…

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”Rio” J Balvin x Air Jordan 3 dropping May 22

I have been an unabashed unapologetic critic of J Balvin’s previous collaborations with Jordan Brand, however upcoming Rio Jordan threes are in my estimation by far is best collaborative effort.  Inspired by the recording artist sport appears to be a supple, black leather upper with a metallic gold Jumpman perched on the tongue. The cobranded rear here to heal tabs feature “NIKE AIR”  and J Balvin branding on on the left and right rear  heel, respectively.  dark elephant, print overlays at the toe and wrapping the heel round out the upper.  Underneath resides…

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”Rio” J Balvin x Air Jordan 3 dropping late May

I have been highly critical of J Balvin’s previous Jordan Brand collaborative efforts. Despite the visual cacophony that was his Air Jordan 1 and his gimmicky light-up Air Jordan 2, Jordan Brand saw nothing wrong with subjecting more of their classic silhouettes to his “unique tastes”, with the latest victim, er canvas, being the Air Jordan 3.  With that being said, this upcoming Air Jordan 3 is by far, his best colllaborative effort. An homage to his son Rio, it sports a black leather foundatiobal layer overlaid with elephant print…

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”Georgia Peach” Air Jordan 3 coming late April

Dubbed the “Georgia Peach” this women’s specific Air Jordan is another example of Jordan Brand’s continual and concerted effort to show the ladies are not afterthoughts by providing high quality and well-executed footwear.  It sports a white leather with elephant print overlays at the toe and wrapping the heel. Cosmic Clay shows up on Jumpman branding oin the tongue and rear heel, as well as on the upper and lower eyelets. Underneath resides a sail midsole with cosmic clay wrapping the heel and a tri-coloured rubber outsole.  As it currently…

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Nina Chanel Abney x Air Jordan 3 dropping in June

This upcoming Air Jordan 3 revives the collaborative relationship between Chicago artist Nina Chanel Abney and Jordan Brand. The two last joined forces in 2022 on an Air Jordan 2. This joint effort Air Jordan 3 utilizes a bicoastal, black, malachite, and fossil color palette. Nike Air branding can be seen on the heel and the design will also feature co-branding and special hangtags. The Nina Chanel Abney x Air Jordan 3 is set to debut June 20, 2024 at nike.com and select retail establishments. They will carry a 225…

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Nina Chanel Abney x Air Jordan 3 coming June 2024

Chicago;s own Nina Chanel Abney worked wit Jordan Brand back in 2022 on her own Air Jordan 2 and in 2024 the artist and Jordan Brand will join forces once more, this time with the Air Jordan 3 serving as the canvas. At this juncture no images of this collaborative Air Jordan 3 , what is known that it will utilize a bicoastal, black, malachite and fossil color palette. The design will also featured co-branded elements as well as special hangtags. The design will feature “NIKE AIR” branded heels; the…

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“Burgundy Crush” A Ma Maniere Air Jordan 3 coming July 2024

The collaborative partnership between Jordan Brand and A Ma Manière slows no signs of winding down, as evident by this upcoming Air Jordan 3 and another pair of 3s, both of which will be offered in extended women’s sizing. At this early juncture there are no available images but it will make use of a summit white, burgundy crush, deep pewter and muslin color palette. Initial predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a summit white leather potentially overlaid with burgundy vrush at the toe and wrapping the heel, while also underlaid…

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“Cement Grey” Air Jordan 3 coming August 2024

The “Cement Grey” is a new look of the Air Jordan 3 that is set to be part of the brand’s summer release roster. At this juncture there are no available images but what is known is this upcoming 3 will make use of a white, fire red, cement grey color palette. Initial predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a white leather upper with its signature elephant print at the toe, wrapping the heel and underpaid at the midfoot. Fire Red may make an appearance on branding on the tongue…

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“Off-Noir” Air Jordan 3 coming this November

The “Off-Noir” Air Jordan 3 is a women’s-specific colorway of the 3 that is slated to debut later this month. It sports a combination black suede, leather and nubuck upper overlaid with elephant print at the toe and wrapping the heel. Black Jumpman branding is present on the tongue and rear heel. The upper is completed with a Jumpman hangtag. Underneath the aformentioned upper resides a coconut milk and black midsole, visible Nike Air cushioning at the heel as well as a tri-coloured rubber outsole. Housed in special packaging, the…

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An initial look at the “ White/Navy Air Jordan 3

The first look of the upcoming “White/Navy” Air Jordan 3 have finally come to light. I must say based on these images, Hyde are fairly well done. The navy pairs well with the elephant print, which looks good with the thinner veins seen in the top picture. The overall color placement was well done, with the appropriate amounts of navy and grey. I dont have enough navy shoes in my collection so I will keep my eyes on these. They are scheduled to drop January 13 and they will carry…

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