A Closer Look at the Air Jordan 3 “Lucky Shorts” Dropping Next Month

With more heat dropping than a summer sidewalk, February could go down as one of Jordan Brand's most memorable months this year. Sure, the Air Jordan 1 ’85 “Bred” is hogging the spotlight (as it should), but let’s be real; there are plenty of releases here that could steal the show any other month. And just when you thought February couldn’t get any better, along comes the Air Jordan 3 “Lucky Shorts” to make sure it’s truly unforgettable.

For those unfamiliar, the “Lucky Shorts” draw inspiration from Michael Jordan’s famous superstition of wearing his UNC practice shorts under his NBA game shorts. The ritual stems from his college days, where these same shorts brought him luck during the 1982 National Championship when a clutch jump shot secured the win for the UNC Tar Heels.

This 2025 iteration of the Air Jordan 3 features a crisp white leather upper, accented by Legend Blue; a shade closely tied to UNC’s iconic palette. Subtle design elements, such as mesh fabric and unique colour blocking, pay homage to the original practice shorts. A lighter Hydrogen Blue contrasts the forefoot traction and interior lining, while a playful washing instructions label hidden behind the tongue nods to MJ’s lucky apparel.

Save the date, sneakerheads! The Air Jordan 3 “Lucky Shorts” drops on 22nd February, 2025, for £190 and trust us, you don’t want to miss this. Hit that bell icon and you’ll be the first to know when these drop!