photos: Ray Polanco Jr.
Although Spud Webb became the first NBA player under six feet tall to win a Slam Dunk Contest in 1988, what many remember from that historic competition is Michael Jordan’s heroic leap from the free throw line. Jordan made that graceful jump in what at the time was his new sneaker, the Air Jordan 3. Jordan Brand honors that legacy by reworking the famed translucent sole sample from the early 2000’s. Updated to celebrate the glide we’ll never forget.
The Air Jordan 3 “All-Star” is highlighted not only by a translucent outer, but a red stripe that marks the exact placement of the foul line where Jordan took flight. Nike Air branding marks the heel of this 30th anniversary release honing in on the history of the shoe and its unforgettable moment at the ’88 Dunk Contest.
Take a first look at the Air Jordan 3 “All-Star” and stay tuned to Nice Kicks for more.
