Air Jordan 3 Retro "Knicks Rivals"

Air Jordan 3 Retro "Knicks Rivals"

The "Knicks Rivals" colorway on the Air Jordan 3 Retro is more than just a color story — it’s a chapter from one of basketball’s greatest rivalries. Inspired by the New York Knicks, the team Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls had to overcome on their path to Eastern Conference dominance, this AJ3 carries the tension and drama of that era in every detail. Blue, orange, and white come together on the iconic silhouette that Tinker Hatfield designed in 1988 — the same shoe that introduced the world to the Jumpman logo.

Design Highlights

• White tumbled leather upper — premium leather construction that provides a clean, neutral base for the Knicks-inspired blue and orange color accents to read clearly against
• Elephant print on the toe cap and heel — the AJ3’s defining textural detail, rendered in tones that complement the Knicks-rival color palette and maintain the shoe’s signature texture contrast
• Knicks-inspired blue and orange accents — colorway details directly referencing the New York Knicks’ team colors, making the rivalry story legible on the shoe itself
• Jumpman logo on the tongue — the debut appearance of the Jumpman logo was on the Air Jordan 3 in 1988, designed by Tinker Hatfield; this retro carries that heritage detail forward
• Tinker Hatfield design DNA — the AJ3 was the first Air Jordan designed by Hatfield, whose collaboration with Michael Jordan would go on to define an era of sneaker design history
• Visible Air-sole heel unit — the revolutionary cushioning feature that helped make the AJ3 one of the most celebrated sneakers of its generation
• Retro-true silhouette — this September 2019 retro release stays faithful to the original 1988 proportions and construction, built for collectors who want the authentic AJ3 experience

Colorway: White / Blue / Orange (Knicks Rivals)  |  Silhouette: Air Jordan 3 Retro  |  Designer: Tinker Hatfield  |  Release: September 2019