As the build-up to the momentous 40th anniversary celebration of Air Jordan continues, Jordan Brand prepares to release the Air Jordan 3 “Lucky Shorts” in honour of one of His Airness’s great superstitions. Though details have yet to be fully released, we know the shoes pay homage to Michael Jordan’s alma mater, the University of North Carolina. Read on as we delve deeper into this unique sneaker, which the Jordan faithful will love.
What Are The Lucky Shorts?
What would we be if we weren’t that caring sneaker site that looks out for those who don’t quite have all the information? If you’re in this category, an obvious question you’ll want answers to is: What is the deal with Jordan’s lucky shorts?
Many diehard fans are shocked when they learn that Michael Jordan was a touch superstitious throughout his illustrious NBA career. Believe it or not, Jordan wore a pair of his University of North Carolina (UNC) practice shorts beneath his Bulls uniform. According to Fadeaway World, “The reason MJ did this was that he believed his shorts were lucky since they were the shorts he wore when UNC won the 1982 NCAA championship, thanks to his game-winner”. Throughout his professional career, Jordan wore the lucky shorts under his Bulls uniform, with some believing that it contributed to his legendary success. Whether it was pure confidence or a touch of college spirit under his championship jersey, the “lucky shorts” story adds yet another fascinating layer to Michael Jordan’s mystique. It is probably one additional reason why he is so beloved.
What We Know About The Air Jordan 3 “Lucky Shorts”
The Air Jordan 3 is already such a storied and iconic part of the Jordan range, so it is in such an esteemed family that the “Lucky Shorts” edition appears. The shoe has a nuanced colour palette and potentially subtle design details, which aren’t meant to stir the pot. After all, the lore is quite powerful as it is.
In terms of the colour details, the “Lucky Shorts” sneaker features a base of “Hydrogen Blue” and “Legend Blue,” the same colours that were on Jordan’s lucky shorts. However, the designers incorporate additional touches like “Photon Dust,” “Summit White,” “Pure Platinum,” and “Sail”, probably to create a more modern and visually attractive aesthetic. This combination of colours balances the reference to the original charm and the new ‘vibes’ that modern sneaker lovers expect.
What We Like About Them
Since we currently only have speculative mock-ups to look at, you’d think we don’t have anything to say we like the sneakers for sure, right? Wrong. Jordan Brand announced the Air Jordan 3 “Hydrogen Blue”, which could be this edition, so we already have some helpful information to build some opinions.
The first thing we like is that the “Lucky Shorts” stay true to the classic Air Jordan 3 silhouette we all know and love. The clean lines and iconic elephant print are present and accounted for, offering that familiar comfort and instant street cred.
Secondly, the sentimental among us will agree that it’s always a great touch when respect is given to history, roots and origins. We like that this colourway pays homage to UNC. That never gets old for us. The “Lucky Shorts” opts for a toned-down approach that doesn’t need to scream or fuss.
We also like the story behind the sneakers. We’ve already given you the details behind that story, so they need no repeating. Suffice to say that buying a pair of sneakers with so many layers makes your purchase that much more special.
Release Details
According to Sneaker News, the Air Jordan 3 “Lucky Shorts” are expected in Spring 2025. More details will emerge later. Pricing information is not available yet, and official images have yet to be released.
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