Side Kicks Streetwear • Global Release Guide
Updated: 16 March 2026
About the release
Jordan Brand does seasonal colourways well when the execution is right, and the Air Jordan 3 'Spring Is In The Air' is a strong example of that. Rather than forcing a theme onto the silhouette, the pastel palette here feels like a natural fit for a shoe that has always carried a certain elegance in its construction. Sail leather, jade elephant print, soft blue Aura hits and an Iced Carmine Nike Air heel. It is a considered spring colourway on one of the best Jordan silhouettes ever made.
The Air Jordan 3 has been a constant in the Jordan Brand catalogue since Tinker Hatfield designed it for the 1987 to 88 NBA season. It introduced the visible Air unit, the elephant print overlays and the Jumpman logo, all details that are still as recognisable today as they were then. A seasonal colourway like this works well on the AJ3 because the silhouette's structure is strong enough to carry something softer without losing its identity.
Style code IF4396-100 drops in the UK on Wednesday 18 March 2026 for £190 via Nike SNKRS and select retailers. The release covers full family sizing, so it is available across adult, grade school and younger sizes.
TL;DR – Air Jordan 3 'Spring Is In The Air' Release Date, Price & Where to Buy
- Release date: 18 March 2026 (UK)
- Model: Air Jordan 3
- Colourway: Sail / Jade Aura / Aura / Iced Carmine / Muslin / Iris Whisper
- Style code: IF4396-100
- UK retail price: £190
- US retail price: $215 (adult) / $155 (Big Kid) / $95 (Little Kid) / $80 (Toddler)
- Sizing: Full family sizing available
- Where to buy: Nike SNKRS and select retailers
- Key detail: Jade Aura embroidered elephant print, Iced Carmine Nike Air heel, Iris Whisper pastel outsole
Release date and price
The Air Jordan 3 'Spring Is In The Air' releases in the UK on Wednesday 18 March 2026 via Nike SNKRS and select retailers. The US drop is confirmed for 28 March 2026 at 10:00 EST, so the UK window lands ahead of the wider global rollout.
UK adult retail is £190. US pricing sits at $215 for adult sizing, with grade school and younger sizes coming in below that. Full family sizing is available across the launch, making this one of the more accessible Jordan 3 drops of the spring window.
Design and details
The upper starts with a clean Sail leather base, giving the shoe a warm, slightly off-white foundation that suits the seasonal theme without going full white. White underlays sit beneath, keeping the structure intact while the colour accents do their work across the rest of the shoe.
Jade Aura covers the elephant print overlays at the toe and heel. On this version the elephant print is embroidered rather than printed, which adds a textural quality that lifts the detail work above a standard colourway execution. The same Jade Aura tone hits the plastic eyelets, reinforcing the spring green thread through the upper.
Aura blue wraps the collar, perforated eyestay and a portion of the rear midsole, bringing in the clear sky reference that runs through the 'Spring Is In The Air' concept. The tongue carries an embroidered Jumpman that blends naturally into the Sail base, while the heel delivers Iced Carmine Nike Air branding, a pink toned hit that gives the back of the shoe a distinctive seasonal pop.
A Muslin cream midsole reinforces the vintage feel, while the outsole pulls together green, blue, pink and Sail tones to tie the full palette together underfoot. The visible Air bubble at the heel sits in place as always, handling cushioning duties alongside the polyurethane midsole.
Elephant print and seasonal details
The elephant print is one of the Air Jordan 3's most important design details, and this version handles it well. Moving the pattern into Jade Aura and executing it through embroidery rather than a standard print gives it a freshness that keeps it from feeling like a straight palette swap. Pair that with the Iris Whisper purple tones that appear across the outsole and the overall result is a shoe that reads as spring without relying on anything too obvious to get there.
Air Jordan 3 'Spring Is In The Air' images
Credit: Nike
Why this release matters
Spring Jordan 3 drops have a strong track record. The silhouette handles pastel and seasonal palettes well because its construction is confident enough to carry lighter tones without looking washed out. The 'Spring Is In The Air' colourway sits in that tradition and does it properly, with a palette that has genuine range across the Sail, Jade Aura, Iced Carmine and Iris Whisper tones rather than leaning on one colour to carry everything.
It also helps that this is a full family drop. Jordan Brand releasing a colourway across adult and kids sizing is always a smart move for spring, and it broadens the appeal considerably. For buyers looking for a clean everyday Jordan 3 that works through the warmer months, this is one of the cleaner options on the 2026 calendar.
It lands alongside other Nike spring seasonal releases including a patent leather Air Force 1 'Easter', which puts the 'Spring Is In The Air' AJ3 in a wider context of Jordan Brand and Nike leaning into the season together for 2026.
Where to buy
The Air Jordan 3 'Spring Is In The Air' releases in the UK on 18 March 2026 via Nike SNKRS and select retailers. Full family sizing is available across the launch.
Browse the full Air Jordan 3 collection on Side Kicks to keep track of further AJ3 drops as they land through spring and beyond.
FAQ
When is the Air Jordan 3 'Spring Is In The Air' UK release date?
The UK release date is 18 March 2026 via Nike SNKRS and select retailers.
How much does the Air Jordan 3 'Spring Is In The Air' cost in the UK?
UK adult retail price is £190. US adult pricing is $215, with grade school and younger sizes available at lower price points.
What is the style code for the Air Jordan 3 'Spring Is In The Air'?
The adult style code is IF4396-100.
Is the Air Jordan 3 'Spring Is In The Air' available in kids sizes?
Yes. The release covers full family sizing across adult, Big Kid, Little Kid and Toddler options.
What colourway is the Air Jordan 3 'Spring Is In The Air'?
The official colourway is Sail / Jade Aura / Aura / Iced Carmine / Muslin / Iris Whisper. The shoe is also officially known as the 'Sail and Jade Aura' colourway.
Is the Air Jordan 3 'Spring Is In The Air' an Easter release?
It is a spring seasonal colourway that carries an Easter-inspired pastel palette, though Jordan Brand has not officially labelled it as an Easter release. The Sail, Jade Aura and Iris Whisper tones give it a clear seasonal feel.
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