Air Jordan 3 Middle East IX6986-047

The Air Jordan 3 “Middle East” will be released in December 2026. The shoes are expected to be a regional release and will feature Nike Air branding. The retail price is $215.

Jordan Brand will expand on its Air Jordan 3 releases for the Holiday season. The model, which will be available in new and original colorways throughout 2026, will debut in a colorway connected to the “Middle East.” Labeled a “Gel” release, which means that the shoes will be a regional release. However, the specific regions have yet to be announced.

This Air Jordan 3 will feature a new color blocking with unique details. Highlighted with White leather on the upper, instead of elephant print, we have suede with a Grey hue with a unique design debossed. Furthermore, we have “٢٣” on the left tongue, which means “23” in Arabic. Debossed Nike Air is featured on the heel; Metallic Silver adorns the eyelets, and a Jumpman with “٢٣” lands on the toe box. The same pattern used around the toe and heel lands on the insoles in Red.

The shoes also come with a leather Jumpman hangtag with “٢٣” branding. A second set of laces comes with each pair in Pomegranate, while the packaging features a unique design, a Jumpman, and “٢٣.”

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Air Jordan 3 Middle East Release Date

The Air Jordan 3 “Middle East” will be released in December 2026 at select Jordan Brand retailers, SNKRS, and NBHD retailers. The retail price is $215. Once we have more details, we will update you. For now, scroll below for another photo of the heel.

Bottom Line

Although not all the details are ironed out, in my opinion, I think the “Middle East” Air Jordan 3 has a lot of potential. The blocking is clean and simple, plus the addition of Nike Air is nice. I understand most people want Nike Air to stay on only original colorways, but Jordan Brand isn’t listening to them. At least not yet. Hopefully, my opinion stays the same when we receive a first look.

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