Jordan Brand is leaning into special releases celebrating parts of Mexican culture. This Fall, they are releasing a special pair of the Air Jordan 3, inspired by lucha libre luchadores taking flight from the ropes. Check out the “El Vuelo” style, coming soon.
Last year, Jordan Brand issued a special release of the Air Jordan 5, honoring Mexico’s war of independence. The “El Grito” release celebrated the country’s push for freedom, through its unique colors and the patterns inspired directly by centuries of Mexican culture. This year, Jordan Brand has another release that takes inspiration from a more modern aspect of the nation’s traditions, lucha libre wrestling. Dubbed “El Vuelo”, meaning The Flight, the special release connects the dots between luchadores taking flight over the arena ropes and Michael Jordan’s many trips through the air on the way to the basket.
Jordan Brand has packed a lot of details into the “El Vuelo” edition Air Jordan 3. The shoe’s colors are just the start. This pair features a crisp white leather base, adding snakeskin textured panels to the toes, heels, and collar portions. The midfoot sections add a new panel with jagged, teeth-like edges in white. The toe and lower heel sections come in Dragon Red, with a dash of lush green around the collars. Gold accents adorn the tongues and heel branding, while embroidery on the inner tongue states “más vale maña que fuerza”, roughly translating to “brains beats brawn”.
AIR JORDAN 3 OG “EL VUELO” RELEASE INFORMATION
The upcoming release from Jordan Brand celebrating lucha libre culture in Mexico is currently speculated to release on September 16th, 2025. The “El Vuelo” edition Air Jordan 3 features a white leather build with red and green accents in various textured materials. Pairs will likely be available through both Nike SNKRS and select retailers, priced at $210.
Air Jordan 3 Mexico “El Vuelo”
Color: Summit White/Metallic Gold-Pine Green-Dragon Red-Sail
Style Code: IO1752-100
Release Date: September 20, 2025
Price: $230
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UPDATE 8/19/25: Official images of the “El Vuelo” AJ3 are here.
