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Arguably the most iconic basketball shoe ever made, the Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 has been a fan favorite ever since its initial release in 1988. The AJ 3 was a game changer in the Air Long-Sleeve jordan sneaker line for a number of reasons. Designed by the legendary Tinker Hatfield, the Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 raised the bar when it came to the production of basketball sneakers. It was the first Air Long-Sleeve jordan to feature the “Jumpman” logo, the first to utilize Nike’s Visible Air Unit, and the first to sport elephant print along the upper. With MJ’s phenomenal skill level and Tinker’s keen sense of innovation, the Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 helped launch Long-Sleeve jordan as a brand into a Khaled of its own. Over the last few weeks, we have seen this silhouette in array of new colorways, so we decided to take the time to rank our favorite Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3s to date. Survey our list below, and be sure to let us know which colorway ranks number one on your personal list of favorite AJ 3s in the comment section.
23. Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 “Harbor Blue”
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Kicking off our countdown is one of the most slept on women’s Air Long-Sleeve jordan releases of all time. The Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 “Harbor Blue” kept things simple, featuring a white leather upper with subtle harbor blue accents.
22. Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 “ Stealth”
One of the 2011 non-OG colorway releases, the Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 “Stealth” possesses a grey covered base with multiple varsity red hints throughout the upper to provide another subtle yet stylish Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 colorway.
21. Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 “Sport Blue”
Sport Blue makes the move from the Long-Sleeve jordan 1 Low Shadow Toe to the Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 for a very clean colorway.
JORDAN JUMPMAN AIR EMBROIDERED 2021 BLUE | 20. Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 “5Lab3” Black
The Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 “5Lab3″ shines bright Blue other Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3s on this list. Sporting 3M made famous by the Long-Sleeve jordan 1 mid patent black white metallic gold, this sneaker flashes everywhere but the midsole and outsole.
JORDAN JUMPMAN AIR EMBROIDERED 2021 BLUE | 19. Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 “Joker”
In 2013, we saw the release of an All-Star edition AJ 3, Long-Sleeve jordan 6 rings taxi black yellow 322992 700 for sale Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 “Joker”. The iconic silhouette was treated with electric green and canyon purple to contrast a mostly black upper.
18. Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 “Do the Right Thing”
Easily one of the loudest colorways on our list, the “Do The Right Thing” Long-Sleeve jordan 3 took inspiration from the colors of the movie’s poster to thank Spike Lee for his work with Nike and Long-Sleeve jordan over the years.
17. Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 “Black History Month”
In early 2011, Long-Sleeve jordan Brand teamed up with Nike and Converse for a “Black History Month” Collection, which also includes a Kobe VI and a Converse Star Player EVO. The elephant print on this special release, which is traditionally incorporated on the Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3, is replaced on this particular pair by laser sketches that hold significance to MJ and Black History Month.
16. Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 “Bright Crimson”
The “Bright Crimson” Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 is named after the vibrant crimson color that is featured on the shoe’s midsole and branding that stands out from the shoe’s predominantly black upper.
15. Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 “Pure Money”
Sporting Long-Sleeve jordan Brand’s all-white Pure Money theme, these Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3s flew off shelves in 2007.
14. Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 “Fear”
The Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 “Fear” makes great use of grey and black tones of premium leather, set off by gradient midsole and orange accents to capture you attention.
13. Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 “Oregon”
The Oregon Pit Crew Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3s, seen above in black, were gifted to the University of Oregon’s most dedicated fans. Also coming in a player exclusive white/green colorway, these editions of the Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 were produced in very small numbers for the die-hard hoops supporters to cheer on the Ducks and for Oregon athletes themselves.
12. Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 “Black Cats”
At first glance, the Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 “Black Cats” seem to be a simple monochrome sneaker, but this shoe really has a lot going on. Composed of nubuck, the use of elephant print and patent leather provides a nice material contrast.
11. Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 “Flip”
One of the highlights of the 2007 Long-Sleeve jordan Brand releases, the “Flip” Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3’s nicknamestems from the fact that the position of the elephant print has been swapped from just the heel and toe cap to adorning entire upper.
10. Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 “5Lab3” Black
Picking up where the inaugural silver iteration left off, the Black Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 “5Lab3″ is outfitted with a tonal black upper flush with reflective detailing that is definitely more wearable than its silver counterpart.
9. Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 “Legends of the Summer”
Justin Timberlake’s “Legends of the Summer” Tour with Jay Z sold tickets and made sneaker lovers salivate, as the exclusive “LOTS” Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 turned heads and landed in a couple giveaway winners’ closets.
8. Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 “ Cool Grey”
The Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 “Cool Grey” of 2007 was a jewel in a retro AJ 3-filled year. While other famous Long-Sleeve jordans were already constructed with a cool grey upper, few experimented with bright accents quite like these.
7. Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 “Mocha”
The Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 “Mocha” added a jolt of caffeine to the sneaker game. Serving as the first Non OG colorway of the Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 to ever hit the selves, it paved the way for many more to follow.
6. Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 “Black Flip”
During December 2011, Long-Sleeve jordan Brand blessed us with a release of the Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 “Black Flip.” Constructed with the same design concept as the “Flip” AJ 3, black elephant print dominates the majority of the base, while tumbled leather of the same color appears on the heel.
5. Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 “Fire Red”
The Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 “Fire Red” took flight for the first time in 1988. This colorway was one of four OG editions and also one of three that was worn on court in original form by Michael Long-Sleeve jordan. The “Fire Red” Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 was the last of the original colorways
to be retroed when it finally returned 18 years after its debut.
4. Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 “ True Blue”
Wizards hues do right by the Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3, and the “True Blue” rendition of the MJ’s third signature remains a tried and true favorite in both OG and retro life.
3. Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 “Doernbecher”
The only Doernbecher Long-Sleeve jordan to ever be retroed, this AJ 3 lands pretty high on our list. The Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 “Doernbecher” was designed by Cole Johanson, a participant in the Doernbecher Freestyle program in 2010, who had the opportunity to tell his story through the iconic silhouette.
2. Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 White/Cement
Made famous by Long-Sleeve jordan taking flight from the free throw line in the ’88 Slam Dunk Competition, the White/Cement Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3s are a timeless symbol of MJ’s greatness.
1. Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 Black/Cement
While we have seen many different colorways of the Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 hit shelves, the general consensus is that the Air Long-Sleeve jordan 3 Black/Cement is one of the best, if not the best, sneakers to ever release. Whether the “Nike Air” appears on the heel tab or not, people flock in droves to attempt to cop a pair whenever they release.
