Update: February 24th, 2026
Last week, the Rigid colorway of the Air Jordan 3 Levi’s collaboration was quietly delayed.
Through posts scattered across the internet, the sneaker world learned that the sneaker was delayed due to a mold issue. It seems as though that issue has been resolved, as the Rigid pair will now launch tomorrow.
The Levi’s and Air Jordan 3 ‘Rigid’ is expected to hit the Nike SNKRS app at 10 AM EST. Although some boutiques launched the sneaker on Saturday, it is likely to arrive at retailers tomorrow as well.
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Update: February 18th, 2026
Following an eventful launch in Los Angeles during NBA All-Star Weekend, the highly anticipated global launch of the Levi’s and Air Jordan 3 collaboration is finally here.
Though the exclusive Year of the Horse and All-Star colorways are not expected to see additional launches, the Rigid and Black colorways will finally release this weekend.
Both colorways, reminiscent of classic Air Jordan 3 colorways, are prime for customization. With a classic look and endless possibilities to make the sneaker your own, it will not be a surprise if this collaboration ends up being one of the highlights of 2026.
You can enter the raffle for both colorways now via Levi’s and EQL. The collection will launch this Saturday, February 21st, via Nike SNKRS and participating retailers.
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Jordan Brand has officially unveiled its upcoming collaboration with Levi’s.
The longtime partners’ new collection explores the intersection of craftsmanship and sport culture through a full range of footwear and apparel that bridge the denim heritage of Levi’s with Jordan Brand’s basketball legacy and streetwear influence.
At the center of the collection is the Jordan Brand x Levi’s Air Jordan 3, reimagined through four unique colorways that celebrate distinct communities and moments — complete with classic Jumpman and Levi’s branding, including the Levi’s Red Tab at the heel.
Although three colorways were previously leaked, a fourth colorway has officially surfaced and is expected to be an exclusive to Los Angeles for NBA All-Star Weekend.
Unlike last year’s collaboration on the Air Max 95, the collection with Jordan Brand will feature a full range of apparel.
The Jordan Brand x Levi’s Pinnacle Varsity Jacket ( seen on Spike Lee above) headlines the apparel collection. Also making part of the collection is the Type III Trucker, a co-branded football jersey, overshirt jacket, fleece zip hoodie, and t-shirts.
The Jordan Brand x Levi’s Air Jordan 3 Year of the Horse colorway launches January 24 exclusively in China before becoming available on January 30th in Japan and Korea.
The Black and Rigid colorways release alongside the full apparel collection on February 5th, exclusively in San Francisco for Super Bowl LX. The LA Exclusive colorway becomes available February 13 during NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles.
The full Jordan Brand x Levi’s collection will be available February 20 at levi.com, the Levi’s App, SNKRS, and select Levi’s and Jordan Brand stores globally. Early access for Levi’s Red Tab members will be available for each release via draw entry, and purchasers will be selected at random.
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Who else but Spike?
Last month, Spike Lee debuted the Levi’s Air Jordan 3 collaboration in style at Madison Square Garden.
Now, Spike Lee has once again stepped out with a new colorway of collaborative Levi’s Air Jordan 3. Lee was spotted at the Critics’ Choice Association’s Celebration of Black Cinema & Television ceremony sporting an unreleased Levi’s Air Jordan 3 in black.
Previous leaks would indicate that this is, in fact, the final colorway expected to release in the Spring of 2026. This year’s Air Max 95 capsule saw a pair exclusively released via Levi’s. Time will tell if this upcoming trio of Air Jordan 3s will follow the same pattern.
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Posted December 8th, 2025
Photos have surfaced of a second colorway of the 2026 Levi’s Air Jordan 3 collaboration.
Levi’s own Leo Gamboa has revealed the second colorway of the anticipated collaboration. Although Spike Lee was wearing a court-side outfit, the pair came dressed in deep blue denim; this latest colorway is dressed in white denim.
This new colorway also features pony hair details that replace the iconic elephant print traditionally found on the Air Jordan 3 mudguard. The heel features ‘Nike Air’ branding on a red denim heel tab. A gum bottom tastefully rounds out this new colorway’s design.
There is no official release date for the Levi’s and Air Jordan 3 collaboration, though it is expected to land sometime in the Spring of 2026.
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Originally posted November 10th, 2025
The long-rumored collaboration could not have received a better introduction.
Back in May, rumors surfaced that Air Jordan Brand and the denim icon would be reconnecting for a collaboration on the Air Jordan 3. Last night, the iconic Spike Lee and, by extension, Jordan Brand, confirmed the partnership.
The upcoming collaboration is expected to release in three colorways, with Spike being spotted in a pair made of rich, deep blue denim. This theory would follow the pattern of previous collaborations under the Nike umbrella.
Back in 2018, Jordan Brand and Levi’s released a trio of Air Jordan 4s in Black, White, and traditional Blue denim. This year, the Air Max 95 got the Levi’s denim treatment- leading to one of the most beloved releases of 2025.
The upcoming collection on the Air Jordan 3 merges Levi’s heritage denim craftsmanship with Jordan Brand’s legacy sport culture and technical innovation. Though not much else is known about the collaboration at this time, it will surely be a coveted release in 2026.
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