Key Details
Price: $215Style Code: IF4396-103Release Date: May 16, 2026
- The Air Jordan 3 "World's Best Dad" arrives in a Sail white base accented by red, with shades of Ivory and Palomino brown rounding out a subtle, fatherhood-inspired palette.
- The colorway honors James Jordan, Michael's father, whose influence on MJ's career and character has long been a thematic touchstone for Jordan Brand releases.
- The "Best Dad" AJ3 keeps the silhouette's signature elephant print intact, layering the warm neutral palette over the iconic textured panels for a refined, seasonal look.
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 next week, on May 16th, 2026. Arriving in time for Father’s Day, the pair comes 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 of $215.
Air Jordan 3 OG “World’s Best Dad”
Color: Sail/Black-University Red-Pale Ivory-Palomino
Style Code: IF4396-103
Release Date: May 16th, 2026 (SNKRS)
Price: $215
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UPDATE 4/1/26: Official retailer images are here from JD Sports UK. Pairs are expected to land on May 30th.
