Air Jordan III Retro ’88 – Release Info
January 27th, 2013 by John K. | 109 comments

The upcoming release of the Air Jordan III Retro ’88 has been all that’s been in focus when it comes to Jordan Brand news, so today we’d like to update you on some pertinent information as we near the February 6th release. If you’re looking to purchase directly from Nike, be advised that the release will be ONLINE ONLY and the link for purchase will be available on TWITTER ONLY, launching exactly at 4:51 PM EST (1:51 PST). We hope this clears up some information for you, so be sure to follow @nikestore on Twitter, and keep it locked in on Sneaker News for all updates and info.
Air Jordan III ’88 Retro
White/Fire Red-Cement Grey-Black
580775-160
02/06/13
$200
Summary:
Nike will release as an online exclusive via a Twitter link. The link will be launched at 4:51 PM EST (1:51 PM PST) on February 6th.
This information applies ONLY to a Nike release and NOT any other store that may be releasing these.
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Photos: marqueesole







does anyone know how much it would for GS size???
They slapped the "Nike Air" on the back but watch the quality be horrible just like on my 2011 black cement 3's. Fucking paint chipping on white midsole and not to mention the slopping heel on the back.
@Vintageloafdame shut up
All these complaints.. Should've seen back in April 2003 when EVERYONE complained about NIKE AIR removed in place of the Jumpman.. Haha
Nike is full of bs. I don't even want these but for everybody who does this is some pure, unadulterated bullshit
Release date is approaching!
"These were the first Jordans to feature the "NIKE AIR" logo on the back, but later replaced by the Jumpman logo, with the words "AIR" underneath it, similar to the Air Jordan VI. "
- wiki
Yall dont feel like sheep yet, huh? What would it take lol. By a show of hands, who knows the OG said "NIKE" under the outsole. But these are "OG"? They didn't post that pic this time though lol: with "JORDAN" on the bottom. "Who cares?" you say? But you'll pay $200+ship/tax for a "Nike Air" on the heel tab, which will instantly be covered by jeans lol. Took it a lil far but, c'mon yall. Even worse, next year they are releasing the Re-Retro 3 OG Vintage Bobby Johnson 1988 Dunk Contest Specials wit Nike on the insole, heel tab and outsole. But with crimson laces lol.
I feel sorry 4 the sneakerheads who get these cuz with every year passing the quality getting gayer in 20 years these bad boys r gonna look like G grades or payless shoes
SneakerVILLA is getting them, they actually already have them
Any idea if they'll be released in UK ??
My sneaker spot is getting em. But it won't be easy he said they only gettin 5 pairs.
@Staxx13 lol damn thats bad
These aren't coming to Australia..Can anyone help me find a way to get them on release date? From an online site?
@JuniorRevoltar These will also be available for sale on www.Pyramid13.com
i guess they're trying to combat resellers buying up all the sneakers and flipping them on ebay. which makes sense. because more than likely they will limit the amount of pairs you can buy and will lag from people purchasing slowing up the process. anyhow this is smart on their part and only people getting upset are the resellers. now they will have to find away to get them in large amonts
Can't wait to cop a DS 2011 pair for $160 when the hype makes the Jumpman "passe".
Its because of blogs like this putting this info out that noone can get the sneakers they want when they want cause the hypebeasts and resellers get this info and jump on this shit... smh.
Then quit reading this blog @LouieColon
Just make them a GR, Nike/JB. Just like back then. There was no Twitter or RSVP. Sometimes I wish it was '88.
Just released they will not be only online....other stores will have these!!!! YES
@FeliciaTommyPritchett "This information applies ONLY to a Nike release and NOT any other store that may be releasing these." .. sez the line above in the article.
I can't wait to get a blowjob from my girl when I got these on my feet...
Like I said before. Next, they'll put "NIKE" on the bottom of each shoe, and charge another $40.00 for that...! :D
@gotjordans seems right lmao. But if these were black C's id deff cop. Black last longer you know?
Fuck twitter
@J crack everything's with that social media these days bro. Horrible
Haha, keep the comments coming! This is hilarious! :)
Are these going to release in GS sizes?
I heard Canada amend the US have two different release dates n done else heard the same thing
Ok people. It is an ONLINE ONLY release on Nike's behalf (4:51 pm est, 3:51 pm CT, 2:51 MT,, 1:51 PT) OTHER STORES are having them. This ONLY concerns you if you buy from nike. Shit!
It will be released via Twitter link so be ready.
@Born2fly why are u even on here you don't like the shoe & the $200 price you sheep!
@gotjordans @CHVCKNORRIS lmao
@CHVCKNORRIS @Born2fly LOL
@Born2fly baaaaaa baaaaaa
@CHVCKNORRIS @Born2fly God loves you chuck. stop stalking me
Can we get a review on these? I'm guessing since no one has, they're going to be standard. I'm never one to bitch about quality (it's rarely as bad as people gripe about), but an extra $40 for a different heel tag? Old man Nike can lick my balls. Give me something butter soft with higher end flex paint, and I'm in.
@StubbornSerb THIS DRIBBLEZTHAGOD, AND I HAVE THESE AND MY REVIEW WILL BE ON YOUTUBE THIS WEEK!!
@DRIBBLEZ You going to actually review the shoe or just try to drum up business for your resale shop like this fuckboy?
@StubbornSerb i dont sell shoes faggot
@StubbornSerb http://youtu.be/2yLa2YdA9WA
@CHVCKNORRIS @StubbornSerb Who still calls them "tennis shoes" in 2013?
@Fosterakahunter Tennis shoes! Lmao
@Fosterakahunter @CHVCKNORRIS Someone trying a little too hard to be retro.
@CHVCKNORRIS @StubbornSerb It's funny how he lifted the bottom of the pants so that the heel could be seen! Haha, people are gonna be like: "look at the back of my White Cement 3s"... LMAO!
@gotjordans @CHVCKNORRIS @StubbornSerb - why didnt he just wear shorts??
@gotjordans @CHVCKNORRIS @StubbornSerb "Oh look I got OG's on bro". He's gonna cut a square in the back of his jeans by the sign lmao
@gotjordans @CHVCKNORRIS @StubbornSerb lmfao he's that cool
@StubbornSerb http://youtu.be/Jgzv9d64S3s
@CHVCKNORRIS - at 54 sec did i hear this lame say retro 4? He musta been high on somethin SMH.
@CHVCKNORRIS @StubbornSerbI saw this video! They are of the same leather as the 2011s. Not worth $200.00 to the guy in the video!