Jordan Brand’s lineup of sneakers for 2026 leaked steadily over the past few weeks, with more new styles popping up every day. This week, a “World’s Best Dad” edition of the Air Jordan 3 surfaced, arriving next Summer.
Michael Jordan’s father played a strong role in the NBA star’s life, helping to shape Mike’s character and career into the legend we know him as today. MJ frequently referred to his father, James Jordan, as his rock, citing their profound and close relationship as one of the largest influences in his life. When his father tragically passed just weeks after winning the 1993 NBA championship with the Bulls, Mike retired for the first time while he recuperated.
Now a father to five of his own children, fatherhood has become an important theme in MJ’s life, and Jordan Brand is taking inspiration from that for a new release of the Air Jordan 3. Releasing next year, likely ahead of Father’s Day in June, the “World’s Best Dad” style brings a subtle and stylish palette to the iconic sneaker. Based in Sail white, the new look will sport accents in red, adding shades of Ivory and Palomino brown. No images of the shoes are here yet, but zSneakerheadz has shared a mockup of what the new colorway could look like.
AIR JORDAN 3 “WORLD’S BEST DAD” RELEASE INFORMATION
The release of Jordan Brand’s Air Jordan 3 celebrating the World’s Best Dad is seto arrive sometime in Summer 2026, likely ahead of Father’s Day in late June. Dressed in a palette of sail white with red, black, and brown accents, pairs will be available through Nike and select retailers, likely with a price tag around $200.
Air Jordan 3 OG “World’s Best Dad”
Color: Sail/Black-University Red-Pale Ivory-Palomino
Style Code: IF4396-103
Release Date: Summer 2026
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