Air Jordan 3 Retro OG IV4871-400 – The Shoe That Changed Everything

Air Jordan 3 Retro OG IV4871-400 – The Shoe That Changed Everything

In 1988, the Air Jordan 3 changed sneaker history. It was the first Jordan to feature visible Air cushioning, the first to bear the Jumpman logo, and the shoe that almost made Michael Jordan walk away from Nike — until Tinker Hatfield stepped in and designed something that made him stay. The Air Jordan 3 Retro OG brings that exact legacy back, rebuilt to the original specifications that made it iconic. This isn’t a reinterpretation. This is the real thing.

Key Features

• Visible Air Heel Unit: The Air Jordan 3 introduced visible Air cushioning to the Jordan line — a design decision that became a defining feature of the entire franchise. The Retro OG preserves it exactly as Tinker Hatfield intended.
• Tumbled Leather Upper: A premium tumbled leather construction delivers the rich texture and durability that defined the original, aging beautifully with wear.
• Elephant Print Overlays: The iconic elephant print detailing on the toe box and heel — one of the most recognizable design elements in sneaker history — is faithfully reproduced on the Retro OG.
• Jumpman Logo: The Air Jordan 3 was the first Jordan silhouette to feature the Jumpman — a symbol that would go on to define an entire brand. It’s here, exactly where it belongs.
• Midsole & Outsole: A polyurethane midsole with encapsulated Air unit delivers responsive cushioning and impact protection, while the herringbone-pattern rubber outsole provides reliable traction on any surface.
• OG Construction Standards: Built to the original tooling and construction specifications — not a modern update, not a reimagining. The Retro OG is the Air Jordan 3 as it was meant to be.

Product Details

• Model: Air Jordan 3 Retro OG
• Style Code: IV4871-400
• Available Sizes: US 3 – 12 (including half sizes)
• Upper: Tumbled Leather & Synthetic Overlays
• Midsole: Polyurethane with Visible Air Unit
• Outsole: Rubber (Herringbone Pattern)
• Closure: Lace-up

Some shoes are products. The Air Jordan 3 Retro OG is history — laced up and ready to wear.