Air Jordan 3 "Cardinal" CT8532-126

Air Jordan 3 "Cardinal" 2022

A love letter to Jordan Brand heritage, the Air Jordan 3 "Cardinal" draws direct inspiration from one of the most beloved colorways in the Jordan lineup — the Air Jordan 7 "Cardinal" from 1992. Released in February 2022, this retro brings that iconic palette forward onto the classic AJ3 silhouette, pairing premium white tumbled leather with Cardinal Red and Light Curry accents for a look that’s both nostalgic and undeniably fresh.

Design Highlights

• White tumbled leather upper — clean, premium construction that serves as the perfect canvas for the Cardinal and Curry color accents throughout
• Cardinal Red painted mudguard — bold red detailing on the heel mudguard that anchors the colorway and references the original AJ7 palette directly
• Cardinal Red collar and top eyelet holes — red accents continue through the collar lining and upper lace holes, creating a cohesive colorway story from heel to toe
• Light Curry bottom eyelets — warm yellow-gold lace holes on the lower lace row that add a subtle contrast detail lifted straight from the 1992 Jordan 7
• Light Curry Jumpman on the tongue — embroidered Jumpman logo in Light Curry on the white tumbled leather tongue, a refined heritage touch
• Cardinal Red Jumpman on the heel — a bold red Jumpman logo on the back of the shoe that ties the front and rear color elements together
• Elephant print on toe and heel — the AJ3’s signature textural overlay rendered in a complementary tone, grounding the design in the Jordan 3’s own DNA
• Visible Air-sole heel unit — classic Jordan Brand cushioning, a defining feature of the AJ3 silhouette since 1988

Style: CT8532-126  |  Colorway: White / Cardinal Red / Light Curry  |  Inspired By: Air Jordan 7 "Cardinal" (1992)  |  Release Date: February 19, 2022