Fly Like Michael in Jordan 3 Mocha Sneakers
Jordan 3 Mocha sneakers are a twist on the iconic brand.
Most of the fans who love Jordan Brand sneakers have an appreciation for the Retro 3s. Their innovative design has taken on another popular colorway: Mocha. If you’re interested in purchasing a pair of your own, eBay has offered sneakerheads an easy and safe place to buy.
Retro 3 Fandom Explained
The Jordan Retro 3 is essentially the brand’s baby. Both Jordan and sneakerheads enjoyed a few firsts with this special design. Designer Tinker Hatfield viewed both visual composition and performance as vital to the shoes' success. The Jordan 3s were unique in these areas. This is also one of Michael Jordan’s first sneakers that made the Nike Swoosh the main logo. In doing so, it helped Jordan solidify the use of his own Jumpman logo. Today, that logo is one of the most recognizable in the world. Additionally, this was the sneaker that made elephant skin printed leather a staple of the brand.
From an athletic point of view, the decision to make this model a mid-top performance sneaker was genius. It provided the necessary support without having to be too high on the player’s foot. Everyday sneaker wearers enjoyed this design element, which contributed to the Jordan 3’s success.
Breaking Down the Details
Released in 2018, the Jordan Retro 3 Mocha sneakers have the fundamental details of the original 2001 version with a few modifications. For instance, they still come in a mid-top. The upper portion of the sneaker also has the standard tumbled white leather.
As you move closer down the shoe, you’ll notice the mocha overlays. These overlays are made of elephant print that wraps around the heels and toes of each basketball shoe.
On the back of the sneaker, you’ll find a black Jumpman logo. The same logo is on the top of the shoe’s tongue. Underneath the logo and elephant print leather, there is a thick white detail that extends to the brown outsole.
When you move on to the outsole, there are plenty of mocha details. There are also white accents that offset the mostly brown sole. Within the white portion closest to the heel, you will notice the Jordan nameplate in the same mocha color.
Hatfield’s innovative design has made this sneaker a collector’s dream for over the past three decades. Like all of the available versions, the Retro 3 Mocha is both stylish and subtle. The shoes are great for both the basketball court and other leisure activities. Their adaptability makes them popular amongst sneaker lovers.
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