Air Jordan 3 Retro 'White Cement '88' (2013)
Air Jordan 3 Retro 'White Cement '88' (2013)
Air Jordan 3 Retro 'White Cement '88' (2013) – The Slam Dunk Contest Shoe, Returned
The Air Jordan 3 Retro 'White Cement '88' is one of the most historically significant sneakers ever retro'd. These are the exact shoes MJ wore during his legendary 1988 NBA Slam Dunk Contest — the moment he soared from the free throw line and cemented his legacy as the greatest of all time. The 2013 retro honored that historic performance with OG construction, the iconic Nike Air branding on the tongue (later replaced by Jumpman), and premium cement-print detailing that made the original AJ3 an instant design classic in 1988. Wearing these is wearing the moment.
Key Features
- 'White Cement' Colorway: White tumbled leather upper with fire red accents and iconic cement-print elephant overlays on the toe and heel — the original AJ3 colorway that changed sneaker design forever
- Nike Air Tongue Branding: The 2013 '88 retro restores the original Nike Air branding on the tongue — the historically accurate detail that distinguishes this version from all other White Cement AJ3 releases
- Elephant Print Overlays: Signature textured cement-print detailing on the toe cap and heel — the design element that defined the AJ3 and influenced sneaker culture for decades
- Visible Air Unit: Heel Air cushioning provides the classic AJ3 comfort profile and that iconic side window view
- Tumbled Leather Upper: Premium leather construction with a rich, textured finish that ages beautifully and carries the weight of the original design
- Jumpman Tongue Label: Signature Jordan Brand branding — the detail that debuted on the AJ3 and became the most recognized logo in sneaker history
- Cement-Style Outsole: Classic AJ3 rubber outsole with reliable traction and that unmistakable profile
The Free Throw Line. The Legend. The Shoe.
The 'White Cement '88' AJ3 is not just a retro — it's a time machine. The 2013 version with Nike Air tongue branding is the collector's grail for those who understand the history behind the shoe. Pairs with white, red, black, or grey fits and carries 35+ years of Jordan legacy on every step.
Color: White / Cement Grey / Fire Red / Black