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Air Jordan 3
The Air Jordan 3 debuted in 1988 and introduced visible Nike Air cushioning and elephant-print overlays to the Jordan signature line. Its shape, heel branding and print execution have changed across retros, making release-level identification essential.
What varies between releases
Retros can differ in toe shape, leather texture, elephant-print height and contrast, midsole color and Nike Air or Jumpman heel branding. “White Cement” and “Black Cement” describe colorway families, not a single production run.
Fit and condition
Use sizing guidance for the exact release. On older pairs, inspect midsole cracking, paint separation, heel-tab damage, outsole hardening and prior restoration. A cosmetically clean vintage pair may still be structurally unsuitable for wear.
Retro Sole Search coverage
The current reference is the 2023 Air Jordan 3 White Cement Reimagined, style DN3707-100, which uses deliberately aged details to recall the 1988 original.
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Colorways, sneaker records and buying guides connected to this model family are organized through the Retro Sole Search knowledge graph.