The lack of the "Nike Air" on the back and the "Rare Air" branding is the whole story. Visually, it's a clean, simplified take on an icon. In natural light, the white leather and grey elephant print look great on camera. It's a shoe that looks better on foot than in the box, which is always a plus for a review. My final take? For $200 USD, this is a "strong" offer from the Jordan series. You get the iconic design, good comfort, and a wearable colorway. It's not the most exciting release, but it's a really, really good one. The rare air jordan 3 does exactly what it sets out to do. I'm impressed for the price. On foot now. The fit is true to size for me. The cushioning is... it's a Jordan 3, you know? It's not super plush like some modern shoes, but it's comfortable for all-day wear. The ankle collar gives good support. The rare air branding on the tongue is a subtle, cool detail. They feel lighter than I expected, which is a plus for casual use. On feet, the design really pops. The lack of the 'Nike Air' branding on the back is the main difference, but the 'Jumpman' looks fine. The white leather upper is easy to keep clean. In natural light, the cement grey details and that infrared hit on the eyelets? "Chef's kiss". It's a versatile look that works with a lot of fits.
