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Saw X x Air Jordan 3 Could Be The Scariest Sneaker Collab

Step into the twisted world of Saw with these terrifyingly stylish Nike Air Jordan 3 sneakers, inspired by the infamous Jigsaw puppet.

Megan Oosthuizen by Megan Oosthuizen
January 3, 2025
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Saw X Nike Air Jordan 3 Sneakers

SAW is a franchise that has dominated the horror genre since the first installment shocked and horrified viewers in 2004. Almost two decades later, the 10th installment has just hit theatres on the 29th of September. To celebrate the launch of the latest addition to the franchise that made body horror mainstream, why not grab this epic pair of Saw X Nike Air Jordan 3 sneakers to be the latest addition to your wardrobe?

  • The Return of John Kramer in Saw X
  • A Horror-Inspired Sneaker Design
  • A Closer Look at the Design
    • Outsole and Midsole
    • Elephant Print and Leather Mudguard
    • Upper and Eyelets
    • The Highlight: Billy the Puppet
  • Can You Buy These Sneakers?

The Return of John Kramer in Saw X

Saw X sees the return of John Kramer once again in what is being called “the most chilling installment of the SAW franchise yet,” as Kramer travels to Mexico for a risky medical procedure to try and cure his cancer that turns out to be nothing but a scam. If you know anything about the franchise, you know exactly what follows.

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A Horror-Inspired Sneaker Design

Saw X Nike Air Jordan 3 Sneaker

What better way to bring in this new season of SAW than with this epic pair of Nike Air Jordan 3 sneakers inspired by the franchise and the puppet that is one of the franchise’s most recognizable figures and symbols? That’s right, it’s none other than the talking, terrifying marionette Billy, also known as Jigsaw.

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A Closer Look at the Design

Outsole and Midsole

Starting from the bottom, we see a black outsole perfectly matching Billy’s hair and suit, contrasted by a stark white midsole matching the puppet’s skin. The usually clear window into the air unit of the sole is a deep red, reminiscent of a vial of…paint.

The heel area of the Air Jordan 3 midsole is usually a different color to the outsole, and the midsole is a very fitting bright red on this pair, matching Billy’s signature red tie and red lips.

Elephant Print and Leather Mudguard

From there, the elephant print we know and love about the Air Jordan 3 silhouette has been dyed a fitting crimson red with deep black cracks that contrast and add to the effect of texture.

The leather mudguard/panel that wraps around the whole front of the sneakers on the AJ3 model has fitting red spirals that look like they are dripping spray paint, perfectly bringing to mind the red spirals on the cheeks of the puppet’s face.

Upper and Eyelets

The upper of the sneaker is a bright white tumbled leather, bringing to mind both the white skin of the marionette doll and the tiled walls of many of the scenes of the movies throughout the franchise.

The eyelets throughout the sneaker combine metallic red and a plastic red that matches the “eyeliner” of the midsole. Beneath the upper eyelets, the panelling is white leather with a grey/black dotted pattern, sufficiently smeared with…more red paint.

The Highlight: Billy the Puppet

Saw X Nike Air Jordan 3 Sneakers

Arguably, the highlight of the sneaker is the collar area that features the marionette, the myth and the legend himself, Billy, complete with his tricycle against a gradient black to grey to red backdrop. And because it’s not just about him, the hang tag has been customized to display Saw X, proudly showing where the inspiration for these sneakers came from.

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Can You Buy These Sneakers?

Now I know what you are thinking: where can I get a pair of these? Unfortunately, this design is still just a concept that the brilliant Brandon Krige at Fortress of Solitude came up with, but stay tuned if you want to see this ever be turned into a reality because you never know what the future might bring. Also, check out these amazing horror sneakers available for purchase: Air Jordan 1 High “Freddy Krueger”, Air Jordan 6 x Child’s Play, and “Pennywise” Nike Dunk Low.

Would you wear these Saw X Nike Air Jordan 3 sneakers?

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About the Author: Megan Oosthuizen

Megan Oosthuizen is a talented writer hailing from East London, South Africa. With a passion for literature, video games, movies, and TV shows, Megan brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to her work as an entertainment journalist.

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