Jordan Brand has gone deep on their archives over the past year, delivering ultra-limited or previously mythical-level styles to the masses with wide releases. Next year, the “Orange Citrus” Air Jordan 3 sample from 2007 is getting that treatment, releasing in the Spring.
Jordan Brand has produced some of the most iconic sneakers in the world over the last twenty-five years. Some of these pairs were limited in nature, given only to select athletes, made exclusively for the brand’s F&F, or just straight up hard to get, like the Undefeated Jordan 4. Others never even saw the light of day, made as one-off samples to test ideas or specific colors, only to be shelved in the brand’s archives in perpetuity. One of these shelved samples is the 2007 “Orange Citrus” Air Jordan 3, which is now rumored to release to the public in 2026.
The simple white and orange color scheme of the Air Jordan 3 first appeared back in 2007, or at least, was commissioned by an employee at Jordan in that year. Currently, one pair resides in the hands of the general public, owned by Index Portland, a well-known consignment store that has a knack for getting their hands on rare Nike product. The look sports a crisp white leather upper with small hints of grey for the plastic inserts. The elephant print panels add the bright orange color accent, which also appears on the outsoles and inner linings. The Jumpman logo on the heel comes in Fire Red to complete the look.
AIR JORDAN 3 “ORANGE CITRUS” RELEASE INFORMATION
Previously only a mythical sample originating in 2007, the Air Jordan 3 in “Orange Citrus” is now expected to release publicly next year, on April 25th, 2026. The clean white style with an orange trim has been sitting and waiting patiently for a public release for nearly two decades, and will land at both Nike and select retailers when it arrives. Pairs are expected to cost $205.
Air Jordan 3
Color: White/Cement Grey/Fire Red/Multi-Color
Style Code: CK9246-101
Release Date: April 25th, 2026
Price: $205
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