Jordan 3 Retro Countdown Pack

Considered one of the most recognized sneakers of all time, the Air Jordan 3 introduced many firsts for the brand. First and foremost, Michael Jordan's third signature sneaker introduced the now-revered Jumpman logo—a silhouette of His Airness leaping through the air mid-dunk—that replaced the popular Wings logo found on the Jordan 1 and 2. It was a brand he could call his own, and a major selling point in his contract renewal with Nike.

The Air Jordan 3 also enlisted a new designer, Tinker Hatfield, already esteemed in the sneaker world and now considered a legend. Hatfield had designed the Air Max 1 and Air Trainer 1, so the introduction of visible Air technology into the Jordan line was a no-brainer. Hatfield worked closely with MJ to incorporate the superstar's vision into the designs. In addition to the Jumpman logo and visible Air, the Jordan 3 also introduced an eye-catching elephant skin print, softer leather and a mid-cut height—moving away from the then-trendy high-top style. The overall design borrows design elements from its famous predecessors, the Air Jordan 1 and 2.

Jordan Fusion 3 Retro Countdown Pack 2008

The Countdown Pack that debuted in 2008 featured two shoe silhouettes adding up to the number 23. The Air Jordan 3 featured a Black Cement colorway with a smooth black leather upper. An elephant print pattern in black and white coats the toe and heel overlays on this release. A red Jordan Jumpman logo sits on the tongue, and an embossed white Jumpman logo is situated on the heel. A red tongue liner accents the Cement Grey portions of this shoe, including the tongue, eyelets, and inner sock liner. A white midsole leads down to a Cement Grey outsole, where a red tread block and a red Jordan logo are stamped into the shoe's bottom sole. The Countdown Pack released on October 18, 2018.