Arguably the most iconic basketball shoe ever made, the Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD has been a fan favorite ever since its initial release in 1988. The AJ 3 was a game changer in the Air Jordan sneaker line for a number of reasons. Designed by the legendary Tinker Hatfield, the Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD raised the bar when it came to the production of basketball sneakers. It was the first Air 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 Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD helped launch Jordan as a brand into a league 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 Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iDs 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. Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD “Harbor Blue”
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Kicking off our countdown is one of the most slept on women’s Air Jordan releases of all time. The Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD “Harbor Blue” kept things simple, featuring a white leather upper with subtle harbor blue accents.
22. Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD “ Stealth”
One of the 2011 non-OG colorway releases, the Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD “Stealth” possesses a grey covered base with multiple varsity red hints throughout the upper to provide another subtle yet stylish Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD colorway.
21. Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD “Sport Blue”
Sport Blue makes the move from the Air Jordan 6 to the Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD for a very clean colorway.
20. Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD “5Lab3” Black
The Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD “5Lab3″ shines bright among other Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iDs on this list. Sporting 3M made famous by the Nike Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG University Blue uk8, this sneaker flashes everywhere but the midsole and outsole.
19. Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD “Joker”
In 2013, we saw the release of an All-Star edition AJ 3, Nike Air Jordan 1 Low Bred Toe UK 9.5 EU 44.5 Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD “Joker”. The iconic silhouette was treated with electric green and canyon purple to contrast a mostly black upper.
18. Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD “Do the Right Thing”
Easily one of the loudest colorways on our list, the “Do The Right Thing” Jordan 3 took inspiration from the colors of the movie’s poster to thank Spike Lee for his work with Nike and Jordan over the years.
17. Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD “Black History Month”
In early 2011, 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 Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD, is replaced on this particular pair by laser sketches that hold significance to MJ and Black History Month.
16. Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD “Bright Crimson”
The “Bright Crimson” Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD 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. Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD “Pure Money”
Sporting Jordan Brand’s all-white Pure Money theme, these Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iDs flew off shelves in 2007.
14. Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD “Fear”
The Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD “Fear” makes great use of grey and black tones of premium leather, set off by gradient midsole and orange accents to capture you attention.
Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD | 13. Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD “Oregon”
The Oregon Pit Crew Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iDs, 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 Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD were produced in very small numbers for the die-hard hoops supporters to cheer on the Ducks and for Oregon athletes themselves.
12. Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD “Black Cats”
At first glance, the Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD “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. Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD “Flip”
One of the highlights of the 2007 Jordan Brand releases, the “Flip” Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD’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. Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD “5Lab3” Black
Picking up where the inaugural silver iteration left off, the Black Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD “5Lab3″ is outfitted with a tonal black upper flush with reflective detailing that is definitely more wearable than its silver counterpart.
9. Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD “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” Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD turned heads and landed in a couple giveaway winners’ closets.
8. Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD “ Cool Grey”
The Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD “Cool Grey” of 2007 was a jewel in a retro AJ 3-filled year. While other famous Jordans were already constructed with a cool grey upper, few experimented with bright accents quite like these.
7. Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD “Mocha”
The Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD “Mocha” added a jolt of caffeine to the sneaker game. Serving as the first Non OG colorway of the Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD to ever hit the selves, it paved the way for many more to follow.
6. Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD “Black Flip”
During December 2011, Jordan Brand blessed us with a release of the Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD “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. Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD “Fire Red”
The Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD “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 Jordan. The “Fire Red” Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD was the last of the original colorways
to be retroed when it finally returned 18 years after its debut.
Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD | 4. Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD “ True Blue”
Wizards hues do right by the Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD, and the “True Blue” rendition of the MJ’s third signature remains a tried and true favorite in both OG and retro life.
3. Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD “Doernbecher”
The only Doernbecher Jordan to ever be retroed, this AJ 3 lands pretty high on our list. The Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD “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. Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD White/Cement
Made famous by Jordan taking flight from the free throw line in the ’88 Slam Dunk Competition, the White/Cement Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iDs are a timeless symbol of MJ’s greatness.
1. Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD Black/Cement
While we have seen many different colorways of the Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD hit shelves, the general consensus is that the Chris Paul in the can Jordan and Jose Barea rocking the Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD 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.
