Jordan 3 Retro Black Flip

Considered one of the most recognized sneakers of all time, the Air Jordan 3 introduced many firsts for the brand. First and foremost, Michael Jordan's third signature sneaker introduced the now-revered Jumpman logo—a silhouette of His Airness leaping through the air mid-dunk—that replaced the popular Wings logo found on the Jordan 1 and 2. It was a brand he could call his own, and a major selling point in his contract renewal with Nike.

The Air Jordan 3 also enlisted a new designer, Tinker Hatfield, already esteemed in the sneaker world and now considered a legend. Hatfield had designed the Air Max 1 and Air Trainer 1, so the introduction of visible Air technology into the Jordan line was a no-brainer. Hatfield worked closely with MJ to incorporate the superstar's vision into the designs. In addition to the Jumpman logo and visible Air, the Jordan 3 also introduced an eye-catching elephant skin print, softer leather and a mid-cut height—moving away from the then-trendy high-top style. The overall design borrows design elements from its famous predecessors, the Air Jordan 1 and 2.

Jordan 3 Retro Black Flip 2011

The Air Jordan 3 Retro sneakers were released on December 3, 2011. The Jordan 3 evolved into an iconic classic in 1988 with the introduction of its elephant-print detailing on the overlays. These mid-top black Jordans flip the traditional position of the leather upper and the elephant-print overlays. This is the second version of the Air Jordan 3 Flip sneaker, the first released since 2007. The 2011 Jordan 3 Retro sneakers feature a black, elephant-print leather upper fitted with black, tumbled leather overlays. A silver Jumpman logo is located on the black, leather tongue, and silver Nike Air branding is located on the heel. The underfoot of these elephant-print Jordans features a black midsole fitted with an Air unit and a grey rubber outsole.