Nike Air Jordan 3 Retro 'Usher Gold Chrome' Sample | Size 7

The Air Jordan 3 was originally designed by Tinker Hatfield in an effort to keep Michael Jordan at Nike after the original Air Jordan designer Peter Moore left the company. Hatfield designed the shoe in close collaboration with Jordan, addressing the player’s request for a more lightweight modern shoe. The Air Jordan 3, notably, is the first Air Jordan to feature ‘Visible Air’ in the form of an air pocket under the heel. Though just in the beginning of his career Hatfield would become one of the most influential sneaker designers of all time. The most notable features of the Air Jordan 3 are the elephant print around the toe box and the iconic Air Jordan ‘Jumpman’ logo on the tongue.

This specific pair of shoes is believed to be one of only ten produced. In 2014, R&B singer Usher received a pair of all-gold Air Jordan 3s as a thank you for his longtime support of the Jordan brand. These shoes were featured in a Honey Nut Cheerios commercial that stared Usher. Another pair was worn by superstar basketball player Kyrie Irving in 2015.

The uppers are made from gold patent leather, while the iconic elephant pattern is embossed on the toe cap and heel counter. Instead of the iconic Air Jordan logo on the tongue, this pair features 3 gold stars. Premium black leather lining, gold shoelaces, and the name “Usher” stitched behind the tongue completes the look of this exclusive design.

Along with the Jordans 3s, Usher has also sported pairs of all-gold Jordan 9s and Jordan 11s.