Quick Facts
- In new photos of the 2026 retro pair, the colorway keeps the OG color blocking, with grey elephant print on the toe, heel, and lace panel, and plush white leather covering the rest of the upper
- The True Blue shade on the sockliner, midsole, lace loops, and OG Nike Air logo on the heel looks a little lighter on this pair than past releases, but that could just be the photos
- The Air Jordan 3 Retro True Blue will release July 18, 2026
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Jordan Brand’s retro calendar is heating up for the summer. After bringing back a couple of pairs of Y2K-era 5s, a handful of low-top 1s, and linking with collaborators like The Whitaker Group and Mowalola for some outside energy, the Jumpman is getting back to a true classic with this colorway.
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The Air Jordan 3 Retro True Blue reprisal has been on our radar since last fall, and with the iconic colorway set to hit shelves next month, we’ve finally got a better look at the white, blue, and elephant print pair’s latest redux. One of the four original Air Jordan 3 pairs released in 1988, the colorway has been retroed four times in the past: in 2001, 2009, 2011, and 2016. This is the first time we’ll see the pair hit retail in 10 years.
In new photos of the 2026 retro pair, the colorway keeps the OG color blocking, with grey elephant print on the toe, heel, and lace panel, and plush white leather covering the rest of the upper. The True Blue shade on the sockliner, midsole, lace loops, and OG Nike Air logo on the heel looks a little lighter on this pair than past releases, but that could just be the photos.
Air Jordan 3 Retro True Blue Release Details
The Air Jordan 3 Retro True Blue will release July 18, 2026 through Nike and select Jordan Brand retailers in-store and online. Available in full-family sizing, the retail prices are set at $230 (adult), $155 (GS), $95 (PS), and $80 (TD). To stay up on all the latest Jordan retro news and drop info, download the Sole Retriever App.
Adult Images via JD Sports UK
GSImages via JD Sports UK
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