Jordan Brand is launching a new Air Jordan 3 Retro in full-family sizing during the Winter of 2025, this time using the "Desert Sand" colorway.
UPDATE 05/02/2025: The Air Jordan 3 Retro "Desert Sand" is scheduled to release on October 25, 2025. The new color scheme will be available in a full family size run – adult, grade-school, pre-school and toddler.
Information about the new Air Jordan 3 first appeared on X (formerly Twitter), where Sneaker Files published the product code, the color scheme, and a possible release date. The model uses the "Desert Sand / Light Armory Blue / Light Orewood Brown / Vast Grey / Soft Pearl / Summit White" colorway. At the moment, the color placement is not known. However, we already have a mock-up with a possible colorblocking. We expect the shoe to be predominantly light-colored, using blue accents on the upper and sole. For now, Nike has not confirmed the rumors about the new release. In general, the company avoids confirming rumors about limited-edition drops. Nevertheless, several retailers have already confirmed the release, adding the model to their 2025 launch calendars. The pair will release in a full-family size run.
When is the Air Jordan 3 Retro “Desert Sand” releasing?
The Air Jordan 3 Retro "Desert Sand" is releasing during Winter 2025 on Nike.com and at select Air Jordan Retro partner retailers. For now, the brand has not yet announced an exact release date. However, we already know that the new colorway is part of the Nike Holiday 2025 seasonal catalog. As a result, the pair is scheduled to release between October and December 2025. Check out a mock-up below showing a possible color blocking layout while we wait for more release details.
On another note, check out the iconic Air Jordan 3 Retro "Black Cement" releasing again during the Winter of 2024.
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Vlad Ciutacu is a writer based in The Hague, Netherlands. He has been working in the footwear industry for more than a decade, with hundreds of pairs in his collection. His favourite models are the Air Jordan 1 and the Nike SB Dunk Low Pro. Find him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
