Air Jordan 3 Retro "Desert Elephant"

The legendary Tinker Hatfield design that solidified MJ’s relationship with Nike returns with an artisan touch. Dubbed the “Desert Elephant,” its aged aesthetic (showcased with rich textures and earth-tone colors) brings a sophisticated look to any outfit. Tumbled Black leather nods to the iconic “Black Cement” release from ’94, bridging past with present, while a special sockliner celebrates the inspiration behind the original.

The “Desert Elephant” takes the color blocking of classics previous — namely, the “Black Cement” — and swaps in new materials and tones. Its overlays, for starters, forgo the beloved “Elephant Print,” replacing it with a brown paneling that’s texturally akin to elephant leather. Elsewhere, the reds of the foremost eyelets and Jumpman logo have been shifted to a lighter orange, and the suedes adjacent select a light tan instead of grey. Black uppers, though, are still intact, backlight the aforementioned features as well as the Jordan Air along the tongue.