[Update 29 Sep 2023] Official images of the Jordan Zion 3 “Mud, Sweat & Tears” have surfaced! Check them out via the gallery above and expect a release on 17 October via Nike.

[Update 13 Sep 2023] New images and on-feet looks of the “Black/White” Jordan Zion 3 have just emerged from @knowing_kicks. Check them out at the gallery above!

[Update 6 Jul 2023] More detailed images of the Jordan Zion 3 “Mud, Sweat and Tears” have now surfaced, courtesy of @kicksdong. Take a look at them as we await the respective colorway’s arrival in the coming months.

The juggernaut that Zion Williamson is, and his explosive playing style is at the core of the Zion 3’s design. His third Jordan Brand signature offers unparalleled assistance in three essential areas: Containment, court feel, and impact protection to accommodate his indomitable combination of strength and speed.

A drop-in midsole, integrated with Formula 23 foam and a responsive Zoom Air unit in the forefoot guarantees soft cushioning for optimal responsiveness. The construction also gives equal weight to stability and comfort, resulting in a seamless fusion of performance and functionality.

Zion described his resilience, coming from Marion, South Carolina, to the NBA while describing his triumph over adversity, saying that he had “made it out of the mud.”

The above sentiment is honored on the upper, which features a colorful splattered motif inspired by 3D renderings of Zion’s foot flying through mud. This unique style not only tells Zion’s own story but also enhances the shoe’s resistance to forceful lateral movements, providing superior footbed stability.

“This is crazy. It still doesn’t feel real that I have a signature shoe, and here we are with Jordan Brand on my third one,” said Williamson. “The Zion 3 not only tells my story of making it out the mud, but it is one that I believe many basketball players out there will like because of its low-to-the-ground feel and incredible cushioning.”

The Jordan Zion 3 will be availed in full-family sizing with an RRP of US$140. Each iteration will be released successively starting from September with the Black-Red “Sanctuary” colorway.

Till then, consider a look at Slam Jam and Vibram’s SS24 footwear collection.