Quick Facts
- Starting with a dark red nubuck on the toe and heel panels, skipping over the traditional elephant print, the rest of the upper brings in a lighter, bright shade of Santa red leather
- The tongue and lace panel match the midsole in crisp white, with a red Jumpman silhouette on the top of the tongue
- The Air Jordan 3 Retro Santa (GS) will be released November 21, 2026
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Our first look at Beaverton’s upcoming holiday lineup was a little grim. Bringing the Grinchy spirit back to the Kobe line, Nike kicked off the Christmas colorways with a black Kobe 6 Protro designed like a lump of coal for your stocking. Then we saw Jordan Brand bring Santa’s Naughty List to life in the form of an Air Jordan 3, but don’t think St. Nick’s good side was forgotten. Continuing the Christmas-themed AJ 3s, Jordan Brand gives a kids’ exclusive Jordan 3 a Santa-inspired makeover.
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
The Air Jordan 3 Retro Santa (GS) is a red leather pair of winterized Jordan 3s with white Santa hat accents and a fuzzy black sockliner so you can sleigh in comfort. Adding more holiday spirit to the colorway, the insoles feature a graphic of the classic 1985 advertisement featuring Santa Claus stuck in a chimney, with only his pair of the Air Jordan 1 High Chicago visible.
Starting with a dark red nubuck on the toe and heel panels, skipping over the traditional elephant print, the rest of the upper brings in a lighter, bright shade of Santa red leather. The tongue and lace panel match the midsole in crisp white, with a red Jumpman silhouette on the top of the tongue. The furry black sockliner is the most unique aspect of the holiday pair, with some fuzzy, warm comfort.
Air Jordan 3 Retro Santa (GS) Release Details
The Air Jordan 3 Retro Santa (GS) will be released November 21, 2026, through Nike and select Jordan retailers in-store and online. Available in grade school, pre-school, and toddler sizing, the retail prices are set at $155 (GS), $95 (PS), and $80 (TD). To keep up with all the latest Jordan holiday news and drop info, download the Sole Retriever App.
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