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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You spared us by not finding your 08’s
Reactions dhtowng, temepr, strongthetruth and 5 othersRemember....and shout out to him cuz he the man:nthat:.....but @mikey23 is the shoe-tree king, so there's an asterisks with the way those 3 pairs look up there.
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Reactions rainking, aceofjays, headdetective and 1 other personHey! You can’t say that or you’re being too tough of a critic!
Stop being mean to JB!
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Reactions rctii and WASHED KINGYou’re being unrealistic and unfair to a billion dollar company to expect them to release a $230 shoe with matching tongues.
Be grateful!
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Reactions sharpshooter718, jordanhead718212 and MJO23DANIf only JB could make these 2024's look like that, they'd be damn near perfect to me.
For whatever reason, JB hates making J's with linear, flat, straight bottoms. Makes all the difference in the overall look. :smh:
The bottoms of these 24's have the slight banana shape from heel to toe. :ohwell:
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Reactions 1978SOff noirs been my beaters but they have a bit more padding and more comfortable with that. I tripled on those when I caught em on sale for 160 no regrets.
Reactions reconic supremeNah, both those tongues are way too high and don't look good IMO. I get that's what people have gotten used to on 3's for the past couple decades....but..... :ohwell:
Makes them look so big, and bulky. Similar to what @headdetective said....it's an element of making them look like an SB. 😆 Jordan 3's used to be so sleek before retros.
Dudes on release day…
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Reactions cubanref, youngpablo, DB Cooper and 24 othersGood pair imo
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Reactions AIRMAXDISCIPLE, Super Biff, alphablvck88 and 25 others2024 vs 2018
Reactions spottieottie305, xRuck, threeforthewin and 23 othersMaterial 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 ...
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Reactions ogotkicks4dayz, riverdale road, bapar11 and 22 others2024 pair > 2018 pair for me
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Reactions cubanref, snkrfollower, ShoeGod1423 and 21 othersI need this Air Jordan 3
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Reactions airjaiden, airflight69, PremioBinSoleFlyUnion and 18 others*immediately gets shot down 😆
I see it’s gonna be that kind of thread moving forward
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Dude: Thank you so much! He loves them, NT is the best!
NT: No problem, glad we could help... Btw what were the other gifts you got him?
Dude: PS5, a couple pair of amiri jeans, and court side seats to the Lakers game.
NT:
Dude:
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Reactions soggysocks, AIRMAXDISCIPLE, Super Biff and 18 othersRetros - "Complete butchering, we're not even trying here and yes we know we're on the 5th release now of this shoe."
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