The retro-designed Air Jordan 3 Retro Dark Iris is part of Nike’s Air Jordan 3 collection. The black 'elephant print' strips on the toe and heel are part of the shoe’s upper, which is primarily made of white tumbled leather. The aforementioned 'dark iris' elements, visible on the midsole, ankle collar, and bottom lacing eyelets, complete the Air Jordan 3 Retro Dark Iris' retro design. Debuted on July 9, 2022, the initial price of the shoe was $200. Made for big kids, the Air Jordan 3 Retro Dark Iris pairs OG-inspired color-blocking with Tinker Hatfield’s timeless design. MJ’s iconic third signature shoe utilizes a white tumbled leather upper, reinforced with signature elephant-print overlays at the forefoot and heel. Contrasting purple accents land on the perforated suede collar, molded eyelets, and embroidered Jumpman branding on the tongue. A second Jumpman logo decorates the heel tab. The kicks are mounted on a white polyurethane midsole, featuring visible Air-sole cushioning and a splash of purple around the heel.