Air Jordan 3 “World’s Best Dad” Drops for Father’s Day 2026

It’s all in the family for Jordan Brand in 2026. After the recent Air Jordan 4 Mother’s Day tribute and the upcoming “Family Affair” Air Jordan 3 and “Bloodline” Air Jordan 12, the brand is now paying tribute to the other half of the parental duo. Slated for a May release, the upcoming Air Jordan 3 “World’s Best Dad” serves as a heartfelt nod to fatherhood just in time for Father's Day.

Leaked details from zSneakerheadz and Sneaker File suggest the pair will arrive in a Sail, Black, University Red, Pale Ivory, and Palomino color palette, but this pair goes far beyond design.

It’s rooted in one of the most emotional moments in basketball history — Michael Jordan’s 1996 championship win on Father’s Day, just three years after the tragic murder of his father, James Jordan. The now-iconic image of MJ lying on the locker room floor, clutching the game ball in tears, captured the raw emotion of a son honoring his father with the ultimate tribute.

It's from this moment that the jacquard carpet print is laser-cut to replicate the exact pattern of the Bulls’ locker room carpet — a nod to the hallowed ground where Michael Jordan cemented his legacy.

Jordan Brand, known for infusing powerful storytelling into its designs, leans into this legacy with thoughtful touches like “World’s Best Dad” embroidered on the inner tongue and a commemorative Father’s Day card included with the packaging. It’s a heartfelt dedication — not just to MJ’s father, but to fathers everywhere — wrapped in the legacy of greatness, grief, and triumph that has always defined the brand.

Currently scheduled to release on May 30, 2026, the Air Jordan 3 “World’s Best Dad” will arrive just two weeks ahead of Father’s Day, making it a fitting and timely homage.

Stay tuned for official images and release details as the drop draws closer.

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