After a long and grueling NBA season that takes up more than half the year, players will often kick back and take some much-needed vacation time. Those who win championships or make deep playoff pushes have even less off-time on their hands, as was the case last year for Jayson Tatum and his Boston Celtics. Utilizing his third signature sneaker with Jordan Brand, the Jordan Tatum 3, Jayson pays homage to the offseason and some of his hobbies outside the NBA court.
The upper draws inspiration from tropical sunsets and is bathed in a combo of sail and muslin hues, giving the sneaker a beachy sand-inspired color palette. This mixture of neutral hues takes over the upper materials, including ripstop nylon, mesh, and leather, all separated by wavy embroidered textile patterns. Pops of purple appear on the Jumpman near the toe and the JT logo atop the tongue, with more color found on the back of the heel.
The Tatum 3’s nylon pull tab is covered in a gradient sunset effect, featuring emblems such as a camera, palm trees, a quill, and kettlebells. These symbols represent Tatum’s hobbies outside of the NBA, such as his love for traveling, writing, photography, and exercising. Moving over to the upper medial side, we see more hits of purple in the form of the visible mesh base, with a gradient effect spilling over onto the foam midsole. The tonal rubber midsole finishes the design, featuring pods of gradient-covered foam on the lateral side and a tonal rubber outsole.
The Jordan Tatum 3 Offseason will release on March 4, 2025, through Nike and select Jordan Brand retailers online and in-store. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price is $125. 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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