SoleFly’s Air Jordan 3 Collab Almost Looked Way Different

Multiple sample colorways emerge.

Andrew Rizzo December 11th, 2025 (updated)

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Updated December 11th, 2025: Another SoleFly Jordan 3 sample has emerged, embedded below.

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Original article published December 4th, 2025:

As one of Jordan Brand’s closest partners, SoleFly boasts a treasure trove of PE styles and unreleased samples that runs deeper than most. Coinciding with the upcoming release of the Jordan 3 “Fruits Of Our Labor,” new images posted to X reveal what could have been: two sample styles featuring designs that diverge significantly from the retail pair.

The further removed of the two is a highlighter-like orange leather build that mixes two different orange shades with green hits on the heel and outsole. A pre-aged midsole sits underfoot, complemented by cream-colored laces. The second sample is more in line with the released version but still showcases notable differences: grey suede replaces the orange suede on the toe and heel, orange detailing frames the toe box, and the heel sports orange-on-green Nike Air branding.

The actual SoleFly x Jordan 3 releases December 5th via SoleFly. Raffles have closed as of this writing, and there are currently no announced plans for an additional drop.

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Written by

Andrew Rizzo, Junior Editor

Andrew Rizzo is an editor at Sneaker News based out of New York City. His primary interests include Air Jordan, Nike ACG, Nike Air Max, and New Balance footwear. Prior to joining Sneaker News, Andrew covered youth sports for several outlets and worked at one of the world’s top performance marketing agencies. He hails from Astoria, Queens and is a huge New York sports fan, particularly when it comes to the Knicks and Yankees.