AIR JORDAN III: 1987-88

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With big time innovation and lethal good looks, this is the first shoe designed by Tinker Hatfield and features visible Nike Air and decorative synthetic elephant skin. Another milestone design element is the introduction of the iconic Jumpman logo. This is the season in which Spike Lee as “Mars Blackmon” makes his first appearance in Nike television ads, sparking a huge cult following. MJ steals the show this season by snagging his first NBA MVP award, Defensive Player of the Year honors, and another Slam Dunk trophy. In an interview with SLAM magazine, Michael cites the AJIII as one of his all-time favourites and in 2005 viewers of ESPN agreed, voting it the greatest sneaker of all time.

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Air Jordan III 1988 Original

  • Air Jordan III – White/Cement Grey
  • Air Jordan III – Black/Cement Grey
  • Air Jordan III – White/Fire Red
  • Air Jordan III – White/Cement Grey-True Blue

Air Jordan III 1994 Retro

Air Jordan III 2001 Retro

Air Jordan III 2003 Retro

Air Jordan III 2007 Retro

Air Jordan III 2009 Retro

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