First off, the box is classic. The shoe itself? The shape looks fantastic right out of the box. The 'elephant print' is clean, not overdone, and that 'Nike Air' on the back heel is just "chef's kiss". For $210 USD, the initial quality feels solid. A great start to this Jordan series release. Let's talk on-foot feel. The Air Jordan 3 Retro is comfortable right out of the box. The air unit in the heel provides decent cushioning for casual wear. It's not super plush like modern shoes, but for a retro, the comfort is there. The fit is true to size for me, offering a good, secure wrap. On feet, the design "really" pops. The 'White Cement' colorway is timeless & goes with almost anything. In natural light, that off-white upper & grey elephant print have so much depth. The Jumpman on the tongue & the Nike Air on the back? Pure nostalgia. They look even better on foot than in the box. Let's talk on-feet. I laced up these Air Jordan 3s, and the fit is true to size. The cushioning? It's comfortable for a retro—you get that Air unit in the heel. It's not super plush like modern shoes, but for casual wear, it's great. The ankle collar provides nice support without being restrictive. Honestly, a very wearable classic silhouette.
