The Jordan 3 was released in 1988 and was the first Jordan shoe to feature a visible air unit on the heel. The shoe was designed by Tinker Hatfield and was inspired by Michael Jordan's "flight" during the 1987 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. The Jordan 3 was also the first Jordan shoe to be made in a color other than white or black. The shoe was made in a "Chicago" colorway and featured a red "Jumpman" logo on the tongue. The Jordan 3 is one of the most popular sneakers in the Air Jordan line.

It was the first Air Jordan to feature a visible air unit on the heel and the first to be made in a color other than white or black. The shoe was designed by Tinker Hatfield and released in 1988. The Jordan 3 retro was released in 2001 and has been re-released several times since then. The Jordan 3 mens and Jordan 3 womens are both available in a variety of colors. The Jordan 3 is a retro basketball shoe that was first released in 1988.

It was designed by Tinker Hatfield and was the first Air Jordan to feature a visible air unit on the heel. The shoe was also popular for its "Jumpman" logo, which was featured on the tongue and heel. The Jordan 3 was retroed in 1994, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2011, and 2013.