If you live for Nike Air branding and buttery leather, you might want to save up for a different release. This is a simplified, modern take on the classic, and that won't satisfy everyone. Putting these on... the fit is true to size for me. The comfort is decent – it's not Boost or anything super modern, but the Air unit in the heel does its job. The Rare Air Jordan 3 feels lighter than I expected, which is a plus. The ankle collar is padded well, giving a secure feel without being too restrictive. It's a classic, comfortable silhouette. Alright, let's get into these Rare Air Jordan 3s. First impression out of the box? The shape is "really" solid – a clean, classic Jordan 3 silhouette. This "White Cement" inspired colorway is super versatile. The materials feel good for the price point, which is around $200 USD. You're definitely getting that iconic Jordan series look without some of the premium details. Comparing these to a standard Jordan 3 Retro... it's lighter, both in weight and in design details. The "Rare Air" branding is subtle. The elephant print is smaller, which some purists might not love. But for me? It makes the shoe more wearable. It's less loud, more of an everyday sneaker than a grail piece.

  • Shown: Fearless
  • Style: 854262-001

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