With 2025 marking the 40th Anniversary of the Air Jordan 1, thus marking 40 years since the legendary sneaker line, Jordan Brand has returned OGs and fan favorites. Kicking off the year for Jordan Retros was the Air Jordan 3 Retro Black Cat, an all-black version of the model originally released back in 2007, but there are plans for more AJ 3s from the late 2000s. The Air Jordan 3 Retro Pure Money is joining the lineup, which was initially released a month before the Black Cat AJ 3 in 2007.
Inverting the look of the Black Cat, the Pure Money colorway opts for a primarily white look accented by hits of metallic silver and grey. The smooth, tumbled, and perforated leather on the upper comes in a single white hue, appearing on the mudguard, base layer, eyestay, and collar, respectively. Contrasting this are grey and metallic silver hits on the eyelets and the Jumpman logo on the tongue.
Elephant print, synonymous with the Air Jordan 3, takes on an ever-so-slightly lighter shade of white compared to the rest of the sneaker, allowing it to stand out. This matches the cream hue on the heel tab, which also features a chrome Jumpman logo. Fans of OG details will be pleased to hear that unlike the recent Black Cat retro that removed the embroidered text behind the heel tab, this new retro of the Pure Money retains the original “Pure $” embroidery. Finishing the sneaker is the tonal white midsole and outsole.
The Air Jordan 3 Retro Pure Money will release on July 5, 2025, through Nike and select retailers online and in-store. Available in full-family sizing, the retail price is $200 for men, $150 for GS, $90 for PS, and $75 for TD. Download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
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