Quick Facts
- Starting with a traditional black elephant print on the toe and heel panels, the rest of the upper is coated in tough indigo denim
- The black heel tab features Nike Air branding in white, and a red Levi’s hangtag sits on the lateral side panel just like the back pocket of a pair of 501s
- The pair was originally slated to release on February 21, but it has been delayed due to QC issues
- The pair will now release February 25 via Nike SNKRS
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After months of carefully curated influencer rollouts with Jordan family members Spike Lee, Lil Yachty, and skater Josh Velez, the Levi’s x Air Jordan 3 Collection is finally getting release dates and official photos, with Jordan pulling out all the stops for a series of city-specific, event-exclusive releases for the highly anticipated pack.
The first pair to debut from the pack, the Levi's x Air Jordan 3 Retro Rigid is an indigo blue denim colorway that brings up memories of Levi’s raw denim history in the San Francisco gold rush and the same raw denim look that defined the early days of streetwear culture. With the mid-2000s squarely in the midst of fashion’s 20-year cycle, the dark denim look is a perfect fit to kick off 2026.
Starting with a traditional black elephant print on the toe and heel panels, the rest of the upper is coated in tough indigo denim. The black heel tab features Nike Air branding in white, and a red Levi’s hangtag sits on the lateral side panel just like the back pocket of a pair of 501s. The middle of the lace panel and the heel collar both feature black perforated leather to complete the look.
The Levi’s x Air Jordan 3 Retro Rigid will be released February 5, 2026 exclusively in San Francisco to celebrate Super Bowl Weekend in Levi’s hometown. The global release was slated for February 21st, but has since been delayed due to QC issues. The Rigid Levi's x Jordan 3 is now expected to release on February 25 via Nike SNKRS for $230. For all the latest Jordan collab news and drop info, download the Sole Retriever mobile app.
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