We got a first look today at the Black/Cement Grey Air Jordan 3 thanks to @zsneakerheadz (IG).

Introduced back in 1988, the “Black/Cement” edition is a beloved colorway and synonymous with greatness, as it was worn only once in a game by Michael Jordan during the 1988 NBA All-Star game when he won his first of 3 All-Star game MVPs. Thankfully, this 2024 retro version remains true to its original design by featuring the nostalgic Black, Fire Red, Cement Grey, and Sail color scheme along with its black tumbled leather, signature elephant print overlays, and Fire Red details. The “Nike Air” branding on the heel and enhanced cushioning with visible Air units complete this updated classic.

Release Information: Save the date—November 23, 2024 is when they’ll drop at select Jordan Brand stores and online at Nike.com. The sneakers will be available in multiple sizes, with men’s pairs priced at $220, grade school at $150, preschool at $90, and toddler at $75.

Let us know how much you love (or hate) them here: AIR JORDAN 3 BLACK CEMENT – NOVEMBER 23, 2024

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Jun 7, 2026 #1

headdetective

Supporter

Vietnam if I had to guess 👀

Jun 7, 2026 #2

1978S

engineer said:

China pair?

headdetective said:

Vietnam if I had to guess 👀

Vietnam. :ohwell:

Jun 7, 2026 #3

Davey Magoo

1978S said:

Vietnam. :ohwell:

Jun 7, 2026 #4

headdetective

Supporter

Jun 7, 2026 #5

engineer

1978S said:

Vietnam. :ohwell:

Look good for Vietnam

Jun 7, 2026 #6

truenike81

I knew that question was coming when I seen the picture 🤣

Jun 13, 2026 #7

calye2da

Finally unds’d my pair

Jun 13, 2026 #8

EZMONEY SERVANT

Jun 13, 2026 #9

fdub

calye2da said:

Finally unds’d my pair

Do personally find them comfortable?

Jun 14, 2026 #10

calye2da

fdub said:

Do personally find them comfortable?

I did actually. I wore them for around 7 hours or so.

Jun 14, 2026 #11

KanyIZZY formerly j o 19

calye2da said:

Finally unds’d my pair

Those Vietnams? Top down not bad pause.

Jun 14, 2026 #12

calye2da

KanyIZZY said:

Those Vietnams? Top down not bad pause.

Yessir, these are a Vietnam pair.

Jun 23, 2026 #13

djpaul23sabong

Finally cleaned them after more than 5 wears.

Monday at 1:33 AM #14

ianjericho2026

headdetective said:

My China pair is perfect.

I too, will no longer settle for Vietnam 3s.

is it NLM code? matte leather or gloss?

Monday at 9:43 AM #15

threeforthewin

ianjericho2026 said:

is it NLM code? matte leather or gloss?

China pairs are more matte finished on the upper and bigger preferation howls + longer tongue

Vietnam pairs are glossy finished and smaller preferation howls + shorter tongue

Monday at 10:00 AM #16

threeforthewin

Fyi not all china pairs will look the same as this but imo china > vietnam

Monday at 10:21 AM #17

ianjericho2026

threeforthewin said:

Fyi not all china pairs will look the same as this but imo china > vietnam

Hi OP, is this Made in China? what code? looks clean and flawless. Hows the leather? is it Matte or kind gloss like vietnam?

Monday at 5:03 PM #18

truenike81

threeforthewin said:

Fyi not all china pairs will look the same as this but imo china > vietnam

What size

Monday at 5:05 PM #19

truenike81

Just my take the China pairs look very good between 8 to 10 size. 11 to 13 are decent

Monday at 7:39 PM #20

ianjericho2026

threeforthewin said:

China pairs are more matte finished on the upper and bigger preferation howls + longer tongue

Vietnam pairs are glossy finished and smaller preferation howls + shorter tongue

I got a China pair and code is NLM. Is this legit? It's not glossy and kinda Matte. though I like a bit glossy finish just like my GREEN GLOW which is vietnam made. here is the pic of my NLM code, please feel free to check if legit or rep. just bought this in marketplace.

threeforthewin said:

Fyi not all china pairs will look the same as this but imo china > vietnam

what size is this sir?

Monday at 7:49 PM #21

threeforthewin

ianjericho2026 said:

Hi OP, is this Made in China? what code? looks clean and flawless. Hows the leather? is it Matte or kind gloss like vietnam?

That is a China pair. The leather is matte finished. Shape and structure build is just overall better.

truenike81 said:

What size

truenike81 said:

Just my take the China pairs look very good between 8 to 10 size. 11 to 13 are decent

Yeah you got that right about it being a US10 💯

Monday at 8:14 PM #22

threeforthewin

ianjericho2026 said:

I got a China pair and code is NLM. Is this legit? It's not glossy and kinda Matte. though I like a bit glossy finish just like my GREEN GLOW which is vietnam made. here is the pic of my NLM code, please feel free to check if legit or rep. just bought this in marketplace.

what size is this sir?

You all good bro. You got a solid china made pair that others would been spewing for 😂😂🫡

Monday at 8:51 PM #23

ianjericho2026

threeforthewin said:

You all good bro. You got a solid china made pair that others would been spewing for 😂😂🫡

thanks mate. really my first time to get china pair. at first, i thought its fake because its not a bit gloss like my green glow vietnam pair.

Tuesday at 10:01 PM #24

willy156

where are you guys finding made in china pairs?

Tuesday at 11:09 PM #25

truenike81

willy156 said:

where are you guys finding made in china pairs?

Goat or eBay

Wednesday at 1:52 AM #26

ianjericho2026

willy156 said:

where are you guys finding made in china pairs?

Titan, Nike App, here in Asia.

Yesterday at 7:47 AM #27

ianjericho2026

theuserjohnny said:

I think I'm finally done with this release. Snagged 2 more MiC pairs. 1 used pair off eBay for 150 and just snagged another off GOAT.

Total = 5 all MiC

3 LN4M and 2 LNM

Here's a photo from the GOAT listing 😮‍💨

What is the difference between LNM and LN4M? Which is legit and true?

Yesterday at 7:51 AM #28

ianjericho2026

threeforthewin said:

Simply china pairs were made better all around overall shapewise whereas vietnam pairs had very few good pairs and the rest were very meh...

Both are china pairs from 2 different retail stores here in Aus.

What is the code of this china pair? What store in australia?

Yesterday at 7:53 AM #29

ianjericho2026

DJtheSneakerCollector said:

That LNM shape is nice.

What is the difference between LNM and LN4M?

Yesterday at 9:49 AM #30

EZMONEY SERVANT

The motherlovin #4!!!

NEXT caller please

Aug 9, 2025 #1

dmoney23444

Just sharing my 1988 pair. Completely DEADSTOCK, midsole and tab swapped. I think JB did a decent job with the recent release. Couple things they could still do better.

Nov 26, 2024 #2

xmigzx

This is what I picture y'all doing when you see someone wearing BC on the street to see if they have the perfect pair.

Dec 17, 2024 #3

GrizzlyAnimal

Where we at tonight ?

Dec 30, 2024 #4

blacklion23

My pops rockin one in the 80s
#dopeboyfresh

Aug 5, 2024 #5

DB Cooper

iTookanL said:

Damn they look like the 2018 pair again smh

Dudes on release day…

Nov 20, 2024 #6

ozboi

Got my SD pair in… came in 2 days early… my sons pair is supposed to come in tomorrow…

I’m satisfied with my pair 🤙🏽

Nov 25, 2024 #7

GrizzlyAnimal

Happy with mine

Nov 23, 2024 #8

buddhashark

Double up secured.

Nov 16, 2024 #9

truenike81

Nov 29, 2024 #10

threeforthewin

Third pair has arrived & I'm over moon !!!

Dec 16, 2024 #11

truenike81

Nov 19, 2024 #12

mikey23

Shock drop pair came in.

Oct 25, 2024 #13

ill4eva

If the shoe tree can improve the shape of the shoe, imagine what putting your foot into them will do. I know this idea seems very foreign to some of you, but try it out sometime. It’s pretty crazy

Jan 23, 2026 #14

iTookanL

Jan 25, 2026 #15

1978S

Before 2ft of snow

Nov 23, 2024 #16

green rhino123

B Sox said:

Pairs for the whole fam 🤗

Dec 15, 2024 #17

mikey23

Remember these ain't bad they just need a shoe tree in it.......

Nov 21, 2024 #18

forest hills

I thought something big was going down in here as the thread jumped 5 pages since I last checked in only to see dudes typing scathing critiques of McDonald's and fast food in general.

Nov 27, 2024 #19

threeforthewin

After seeing everyone else's pairs I'm not mad at these... Fortunate enough to receive few of the better pairs out there imo... 🙏🙏

Note pic 8 is of the 2nd pair

Nov 19, 2024 #20

AirJam23

Snkrs pair just came in leather is soft and the elephant print is even on each shoe. Overall I'm cool with these man the 2018's about to get to steppin... 😀

Oct 15, 2024 #21

buddhashark

truenike81 said:

No official images from Nike

They haven’t found a good enough pair yet.

Nov 19, 2024 #22

vinotwofour

more pics in better lighting. Factory is VW1

2024 vs 2018

Nov 23, 2024 #23

djpaul23sabong

Boo_Radley_ said:

This might be the worst pair I’ve seen

I agree.

Oct 15, 2024 #24

WASHED KING

No grown man should be wearing socks that look like that.

Nov 18, 2024 #25

anthos

Said my pair won't arrive till Wednesday but here they are

Good pair imo

Dec 4, 2024 #26

1978S

Nov 23, 2024 #27

GrizzlyAnimal

Me when I just throw them on with out dissecting them

Sep 27, 2024 #28

iTookanL

LN4

Dec 21, 2024 #29

threeforthewin

I'm biased towards these 🤣

Nov 13, 2024 #30

AWOKEN CHARISMA formerly monopolize

Ftl connect came thru with my semi-early pair..
Material is decent on these , uppers are definitely softer / better (imo) than the 2018s.
^ ( not 2016 wc 4 leather, but still decent)
The overall shape is much better.
( no more of that banana toe bs they kept pushing)
Ep height, as well as print lines are more subtle, looks better , not quite OG, but definitely close enough.
Collar and tongue are slimmed padding wise, although not lacking so much padding that you cant go t.t.s..

Overall *for me* this is the best BC 3 retro Ive seen in 20+ yrs ...