The Air Jordan line has done a lot of exciting and unique collaborations over the years. The latest collab, the Air Jordan 3 ‘El Vuelo,’ puts a spotlight on Lucha Libre wrestling. You can learn more about the shoes below.
The Air Jordan 3 ‘El Vuelo’ drops at Shoe Palace on September 20.
El Vuelo
Lucha Libre wrestlers are known for their high-flying athleticism. Something MJ is of course known for as well. This version of the Air Jordan 3 celebrates not just the wrestlers, but also Mexico City.
The textured and shiny leather construction is inspired by the Luchador Masks. The silhouette is presented in the colors of the Mexican Flag.
This unique release includes special packaging. The sneaker box is dedicated to the look and style of the promotional posters for lucha libre matches.
The III
The Air Jordan III is one of the most popular sneakers from Jordan Brand. Tinker Hatfield got his start with the Jordan franchise by designing the Air Jordan III. Hatfield’s genius helped to shape the direction of Jordan Brand.
Tinker and Michael Jordan discussed what MJ wanted to see with the Jordan III during the design process. Michael made it clear that he wanted a lighter and sleeker shoe than the Jordan I & II.
The Mid Top design of the III was the first for the line and the first for a basketball shoe.
Another first was the appearance of the now iconic Jumpman logo on the back of the shoe. It is hard to imagine the franchise without that famous logo, the III introduced the Jumpman to the world. The III also introduced beloved elements like elephant print and a visible air unit to the Air Jordan line. Those elements are considered iconic pieces of the franchise today.
Shoe Palace
The Air Jordan 3 ‘El Vuelo’ drops at Shoe Palace on September 20.
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