Jordan Brand is launching a new limited-edition Air Jordan 3 Retro during Spring 2026, this time using the nickname "Spring is in the Air".
UPDATE 02/04/2025: Check out an exclusive new image of the upcoming Air Jordan 3 Retro "Spring is in the Air". According to internal Nike documents, the shoe will be white with a yellowed midsole and a pink outsole. The upper will feature green and pink detailing, and the Nike Air logo on the heel will be pink. The model comes with Nike Air branding on the heel instead of the classic Jumpman branding.
Nike continues to release new colorways of the Air Jordan 3, which remains one of the most popular models in the brand’s catalog. According to multiple industry sources, the brand is set to release an Air Jordan 3 with a “Spring is in the Air” theme during Spring 2026. Information about the new Air Jordan 3 first appeared on X (formerly Twitter), where zSneakerHeadz and Sneaker Files published the product code, the color scheme and a possible release date.
The model comes with product code IF4396-100 and uses the "Sail / Jade Aura / Aura / Iced Carmine / Muslin / Iris Whisper" colorway. At the moment, the exact color placement is not known. However, we already have an image showing a possible colorblocking. We expect the shoe to be predominantly light-colored. For now, Nike has not confirmed the rumors about the new release. In general, the company avoids confirming rumors about limited-edition drops. Nevertheless, several retailers have already confirmed the release, adding the model to their 2026 launch calendars. The model will release in a full-family size run.
When is Air Jordan 3 Retro “Spring is in the Air” releasing?
The Air Jordan 3 Retro "Spring is in the Air" is releasing during Spring 2026 on Nike.com and at select Air Jordan Retro partner stores. For now, the brand has not yet announced an exact release date. However, we already know that the new colorway is part of the Nike Spring 2026 seasonal catalog. As a result, the pair will release between January and March. Check out below the first image with a possible color blocking for the Air Jordan 3 Retro "Spring is in the Air" while we wait for more release details.
On another note, check out the new Air Jordan 3 Retro "Black Cement" releasing again in 2024.
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Vlad Ciutacu is a writer based in The Hague, Netherlands. He has been working in the footwear industry for more than a decade, with hundreds of pairs in his collection. His favourite models are the Air Jordan 1 and the Nike SB Dunk Low Pro. Find him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
