Air Jordan 3 “Cardinal” — CT8532-126

Air Jordan 3 “Cardinal”

The Air Jordan 3 “Cardinal” is a tribute to one of the most beloved colorways in Jordan Brand history — the original Air Jordan 7 “Cardinal” from 1992. Released in February 2022, this AJ3 retro translates the vintage palette of the Jordan 7 onto the iconic Jordan 3 silhouette, blending white tumbled leather with Cardinal Red and Light Curry accents in a colorway that feels both nostalgic and fresh. Every detail is intentional, every color placement a reference to the archive.

Colorway Details

• Colorway: White / Cardinal Red / Light Curry
• Style Code: CT8532-126
• Release Date: February 19, 2022
• Inspiration: Air Jordan 7 “Cardinal” (1992)

Design Features

• White Tumbled Leather Upper: Premium tumbled leather base that anchors the clean, vintage aesthetic of the colorway.
• Cardinal Red Accents: Painted mudguard on the heel, collar lining, and top eyelet holes — bold Cardinal Red detailing that defines the colorway’s identity.
• Light Curry Jumpman & Eyelets: The bottom eyelets and the embroidered Jumpman logo on the tongue are rendered in a warm Light Curry yellow — a direct nod to the AJ7 original.
• Cardinal Red Jumpman on Heel: A Cardinal Red Jumpman logo on the back of the shoe ties the colorway together with a collector-grade finishing detail.
• Elephant Print: The AJ3’s signature textured elephant print wraps the toe and heel — an iconic design element since 1988.

Collector’s Perspective

The “Cardinal” AJ3 is a cross-silhouette tribute that rewards collectors who know the archive. The Light Curry and Cardinal Red combination is instantly recognizable to Jordan Brand historians, and the execution on the AJ3 silhouette gives the colorway a new dimension — making this one of the most thoughtfully designed retros of the 2022 calendar.