Jordan Brand is releasing a new version of the Air Jordan 3 in 2026, this time with a colorway inspired by the Middle East, releasing December 2026.
UPDATE 31/01/2026: The "Middle East" Air Jordan 3 comes with product code IX6986-047 and the "Soft Pearl/Pomegranate/Mink Brown/Light Orewood Brown/Burgundy Crush/Gum Dark Brown". The style code and colorway information was exclusively posted on Sneaker Market. Although the initial mock-ups featured Nike Air branding, the product does not come in OG form. Check out an updated speculative mock-up below as we wait for more details about the upcoming limited edition release.
Although it is too early to discuss an official release date, we have information about a new limited edition Air Jordan Retro release. According to multiple industry sources, the brand is releasing the Air Jordan 3 "Middle East" during Holiday 2026. The information was published by zSneakerHeadz and Sneaker Files.
Since the product style code and colorway haven't been leaked so far, it's hard to know what the shoes will actually look like. Despite that, we already have an image with a speculative colorblocking attached below. Although the initial mock-ups feature Nike Air branding on the heel-tabs, the release pair does not come in OG form. For now, Nike has not confirmed rumours about this release. Nike usually avoids confirming information about limited edition releases.
When is Air Jordan 3 "Middle East" releasing?
The Air Jordan 3 Retro "Middle East" is releasing during the Holiday of 2026 via Nike.com and at select Air Jordan Retro partner stores. For now the brand has not announced an exact release date. However, multiple industry sources have already confirmed the launch for the Holiday of 2026. This means the pair will release between October and December 2026. Both zSneakerHeadz and Sneaker Files hinted at a potential December 2026 release date. Check out the speculative mock-up below while we wait for more release details.
On another note, check out the new Air Jordan 4 Retro "Toro Bravo" set to drop soon.
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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.
