Santa Claus Gets His Own Colorway of the Air Jordan 3

Published November 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Quick Facts

Jordan Brand has created a kids' exclusive Air Jordan 3 inspired by Santa Claus
The pair includes a fuzzy black sockliner alongside red, white, and black hits to evoke the image of Santa's outfit
A Jordan ad from 1985 with Santa coming down the chimney in Air Jordan 1s is included on the insole
The Air Jordan 3 Retro Christmas (GS) releases November 21, 2026

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Season’s greetings, can you hear those sleigh bells jingling? It’s almost time for Kris Kringle to embark on his annual journey of bringing good children gifts for Christmas. Santa Claus is one busy guy; some kids want toys, some want games, and some want to get a fit off. This year, old Saint Nick is loading the reindeer up to bring a pair of Air Jordan 3s inspired by his own jolly look with the Air Jordan 3 Retro Santa.

Have a Holly Jolly Christmas

The Air Jordan 3 Retro Santa comes clad in a red leather upper much like Santa’s signature outfit. In place of the cement print normally found on the toe and heel is a smooth suede in a burgundy shade. Matching that hue and makeup is the collar right above the heel tab. A splash of white breaks up the red by popping up on the eyestay and tongue, which features a white Jumpman outlined in red. Additionally, black details make an appearance on the laces, the fuzzy sockliner, and heel tab.

The Jumpman on the heel appears in gold like Santa’s belt buckle. Adding more visual balance to the mostly red sneaker is a white midsole anchored by a black outsole. The Christmas theme is complete with the graphic insoles that show Santa coming down the chimney in a pair of Chicago 1s, in a nod to the famous Christmas print ad from 1985.

Air Jordan 3 Retro Santa Release Date

The Air Jordan 3 Retro Santa (GS) will be released on November 21, 2026 via Nike and select retailers online and in-store. Available in GS, Pre-school, and toddler sizes, the price is set at $155, $95, and $80, respectively. For the latest news and release updates in the world of streetwear, collectibles, and sneakers, download the Sole Retriever mobile app.