Quick Facts
- On the World’s Best Dad colorway, the Air Jordan 3 reimagines the elephant print on the toe and heel as the brown carpet from that ‘96 Finals night, with white leather covering the rest of the upper
- Bulls red is brought in on the outsole, and Jumpman tongue logo, and black hits are added on the lace panel, top of the tongue, sockliner, and ankle collar
- The Air Jordan 3 Retro OG World’s Best Dad will be released May 16, 2026
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Over the years, we’ve seen so many retro colorways from Jordan Brand inspired by the life and career of Michael Jordan that it can be hard to think of any moments left uncelebrated. That is, of course, until the Jumpman team drops another new colorway on our heads, bringing new light to the GOAT’s legacy.
The Air Jordan 3 Retro OG World’s Best Dad is a reminder of Jordan’s fourth championship ring and the way that Mike collapsed onto the locker room carpet, ball still in hand, after beating the Seattle SuperSonics. The ‘96 championship was the first title Jordan won after his father’s passing, hence the emotional outpour.
On the World’s Best Dad colorway, the Air Jordan 3 reimagines the elephant print on the toe and heel as the brown carpet from that ‘96 Finals night, with white leather covering the rest of the upper. Bulls red is brought in on the outsole, and Jumpman tongue logo, and black hits are added on the lace panel, top of the tongue, sockliner, and ankle collar.
The Air Jordan 3 Retro OG World’s Best Dad will be released May 16, 2026 through Nike and select Jordan retailers in-store and online. Available in full-family sizing, the retail prices are set at $215 (men), $155 (GS), $95 (PS), and $80 (TD). For all the latest Jordan retro news and drop info, download the Sole Retriever App.
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