JORDAN 3 RACER BLUE SKIN

There's the famous story of Michael Jordan almost signing with another brand, and then there's this one - where MJ almost ended his partnership with Nike. How the Air Jordan III Almost Never Happen The overall design borrows design elements from its famous predecessors, the Air Jordan 1 and 2.

JORDAN 3 RACER BLUE SKIN

In addition to the Jumpman logo and visible Air, the Jordan 3 also introduced an eye-catching elephant skin print, softer leather and a mid-cut height - moving away from the then-trendy high-top style.

Hatfield worked closely with MJ to incorporate the superstar's vision into the designs. Hatfield had designed the Air Max 1 and Air Trainer 1, so the introduction of visible Air technology into the Jordan line was a no-brainer. The Air Jordan 3 also enlisted a new designer, Tinker Hatfield, already esteemed in the sneaker world and now considered a legend. It was a brand he could call his own, and a major selling point in his contract renewal with Nike. First and foremost, Michael Jordan's third signature sneaker introduced the now-revered Jumpman logo - a silhouette of His Airness leaping through the air mid-dunk - that replaced the popular Wings logo found on the Jordan 1 and 2. Air Jordan 3: One of Sneakerdom's Most Iconic ShoesĬonsidered one of the most recognized sneakers of all time, the Air Jordan 3 introduced many firsts for the brand.

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