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Released in 1987 during Michael Jordan\u2019s first MVP season, the Air Jordan III<\/strong> has been labeled as one of the most significant sneakers of all time. An evolution from its predecessors, the Air Jordan 3<\/a> was a refreshing take on the Jordan series. Its signature elephant print combined with Jordan\u2019s accomplishments in them transformed them from an on-court staple to a main-stay in all rotations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Created by Tinker Hatfield<\/a>, the Air Jordan 3 changed the entirety of the sneaker landscape. Constructed using Jordan\u2019s recommendations for a mid-cut sneaker that would be comfortable upon wear and Hatfield\u2019s design ability, the sneaker differentiated itself from its competitors. The sneaker is well known for several iconic design features: a visible air bubble, soft-grain leather, elephant print, and Jordan\u2019s logo on the tongue. One of the most iconic colorways, the \u201cBlack Cement,\u201d was worn during the 87-88 All-Star Game. Other staple colorways include the \u201cWhite Cement,\u201d \u201cTrue Blue,\u201d and \u201cFire Red\u201d Air Jordan 3s. Since Jordan\u2019s playing days and beyond, the sneaker has been produced in a multitude of colorways and iterations that have gathered love and recognition from many.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the sneaker culture continues to expand every year, Jordan Retro 3s stay relevant in the game with continuously releases yearly as Jordan Heads continue to support with love and care for the silhouette. You can catch the Jordan 3 doing collaboration with your major sneaker store fronts around the US and also being re retroed on some iconic classics throughout the years. Make sure to keep up with the latest 3s with our Jordan release dates calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Without further ado, we have ranked for you the 10 Best Air Jordan 3 colorways of all time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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10. Solefly x Air Jordan 3 Retro “Lotto” (2014)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Solefly x Air Jordan 3 Retro “Lotto” AJ3-470085<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Solefly x Air Jordan 3 kept something great within the family. Miami-based Solefly is co-owned by Michael Jordan’s brother-in-law which granted the shop an immediate plug to greatness. The shoe’s color scheme takes its inspiration from State of Florida lottery tickets and the pairs released with special limited edition scratch-offs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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9. Air Jordan 3 Retro “Doernbecher” (2013)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Air Jordan 3 Retro “Doernbecher” 437536-600b<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Since the first time a retro Jordan was included in the Doernbecher Freestyle Collection, many have chased these limited pairs. The Air Jordan 3 DB was so good that it was the only pair to get a second release which drew few complaints given that all of the money went to support the children’s hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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8. Air Jordan 3 Retro “Hall of Fame” (2018)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Air Jordan 3 Retro “Hall of Fame” 136064-116<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

While the HOF Air Jordan 3 looks like it could have been an OG it wasn’t. And it didn’t have a crying emoji associated with it either. The pair is pretty much the White\/Cement colorway swapping the midsole color from black to red. Something so simple, but so clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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7. Air Jordan 3 Retro “Mocha” (2001 & 2018)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Air Jordan 3 Retro “Mocha” 136064-121, 136064-122<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Mocha Air Jordan 3 has had a complicated history. It was the first retro Air Jordan to release just a couple of days after the tragedy that took place on 9\/11 in 2001. Just 5 days after that fateful Tuesday, the last thing on anyone’s mind was a new pair of sneakers. The shoes ended up hitting clearance racks at outlets and disappeared from the market rather quickly. A long-awaited retro came in 2018 and was received with a lukewarm response – not a good look for a coffee-flavored retro. Travis Scott and Jordan linked up on an AJ1 utilizing the Dark Mocha color and well, I’m sure you know how that played out with these and their market price. #traviseffect<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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6. Air Jordan 3 Retro “Cool Grey” (2007)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Air Jordan 3 Retro “Cool Grey” 315297-062<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Jordan has had a string of great Cool Grey Retros<\/a> and these rank high up on that list. The first two Cool Grey drops were monochromatic, but the Cool Grey Jordan 3 was the second retro to release adding some other hues of yellow. A touch of red on the Jumpman Jordan logo<\/a> was a unique touch that set these apart from the rest of what we had seen to date from Jordan Brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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5. Air Jordan 3 Retro “Black Cat” (2007)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Air Jordan 3 “Black Cat” 136064-002<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

In 2007, Jordan Brand was in its second year of taking retro Jordans to an all-white and all-black look. The All White colorway was dubbed “Pure Money” and the blacked-out pairs were known as “Black Cat” which tied in one of many nicknames for His Airness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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4. Air Jordan 3 Retro “Fire Red” (1988, 2007 & 2013)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Air Jordan III “Fire Red” 4367, 136064-161, 136064-120<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Fire Red Air Jordan 3 was interestingly the least loved of the original four Air Jordan 3s, but still a colorway that deserves all the praise. The Fire Red colorway had a unique blocking to it with red added to the panel around the collar of the ankle that tied to the full length color on the midsole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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3. Air Jordan 3 Retro “True Blue” (2001, 2009, 2011 & 2016)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Air Jordan 3 Retro “True Blue” 136064-141, 854262-106<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The “True Blue” Air Jordan 3 was said to be created for Michael Jordan to wear in the 1988 NBA All-Star Game. While Mike wore them for a team photo shoot, he opted for the White\/Cement for the free-throw line dunk and the Black\/Cement for the actual All-Star Game where he snagged MVP. The 1988 NBA All-Star Weekend was a big coming-out party for Michael Jordan being played in his hometown of Chicago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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2. Air Jordan III “White Cement” (1988, 1994, 2003, 2011, 2013 & 2018)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Air Jordan III “White Cement” 130203-101, 136064-102, 136064-105, 580775-160, 923096-101<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Four words: Free-throw Line Dunk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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1. Air Jordan III “Black Cement” (1988, 1994, 2001, 2008, 2011 & 2018)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Air Jordan III “Black Cement” 130203-001, 136064-001, 340254-061, 136064-010, 854262-001<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Honorable Mentions<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air Jordan 3 Retro Ls ‘Do The Right Thing’- <\/strong>Released in 2007, inspired by the 1989 Spike Lee movie “Do The Right Thing,” the Air Jordan 3 silhouette debuted in a limited lifestyle. A Brisk Blue suede upper is complemented by Brisk Blue and White overlays on the toe and heel in a classic elephant print pattern. Pro Gold coats the midsole, the bottom and upper eyelets, the inner tongue, the Jordan Jumpman emblem on the heel, and the Jordan logo on the outsole. A second Jordan Jumpman logo is positioned on the tongue in Radiant Green. White then graces the heel, ankle, inner sock liner, laces, tongue, midsole, and two-color blocks on the outsole. <\/p>\n\n\n\n