Air Jordan 3 Retro x J. Balvin Medellín Sunset

Where do these pastels come from

The Air Jordan 3 Retro x J. Balvin "Medellín Sunset" translates the colors of a sunset over Medellín, Colombia, onto the 3: pink, purple, and blue, broken up by yellow and orange accents. On a silhouette that has functioned for years primarily in strong, contrasting combinations, such a gentle gradient comes as a surprise—and that surprise is exactly what this shoe is all about.

Leather, suede, and a sole you can see through

The upper is built from leather and suede, so two textures meet on a single pair, with each catching the light differently—the pastel on the suede looks deeper than the same shade on smooth leather. The sole is translucent, with an Air unit working underneath. Added to this are sun motifs and glow-in-the-dark accents—a detail you won't see in any product photo and one of the reasons why this model ends up on collectors' shelves.

Sizing and actual availability

The range includes 35.5 and a continuous run from 38 to 46. With a limited release, this is what actual availability looks like, rather than a full size run, so if you see your number, it’s a specific pair, not just a catalog item. The suede and leather will mold to your foot after a few wears, but the length of the shoe won't change—measure your foot and compare the result with the size chart.

How to style them

The pastel 3 is the loudest element of an outfit, so the rest should stay out of its way: light denim, grey sweatpants, a white T-shirt, or possibly one color picked up from the upper in a cap or socks. We’ve collected other releases of this silhouette in the Air Jordan 3 shoes section, and a full overview of the line can be found in Air Jordan shoes.

Before you order

We check every pair before listing—the box, product code, stitching, glue, and sole. We do not sell replicas. We accept returns for 14 days, with return shipping costs covered by the buyer. Some pairs can be tried on at our partner store, SneakersJoint in Wrocław, at Odrzańska 15. The FAQ will clear up any doubts.