Dark hues of brown can be spotted covering the elephant print panels, a feature that debuted on the cult favourite Air Jordan 3 “Mocha” which originally dropped in 2001. Recent editions such as the AJ3 “Winterised Archaeo Brown” and “Desert Elephant” from 2022 have also adopted the brown palette, a colour that remains highly sought after in the world of sneakers because of high-heat releases between Travis Scott and Jordan Brand. The majority of the upper is based in tumbled white leather, a detail that grounds the pair in its original ‘80s DNA. A sail midsole is coupled with a beige suede around the ankle collar and tongue, ticking off another sneakerhead must-have in 2023. On the rear, a Jumpman logo is embossed onto the plastic heel support, moving away from the Nike Air that most sneakerheads prefer to see.
