Jordan Air Jordan 3 Retro

At a listed 15.4 oz, the Air Jordan 3 Retro "White Cement" is lighter than 24 of the other 34 collectable shoes in our database and heavier than 8 (2 other models list the same weight). The average across all 35 collectable shoes is 15.5 oz, so it runs 0.1 oz lighter than average. For reference, the lightest is the Nike Kobe 4 Protro (12.4 oz) and the heaviest is the Nike Shox BB4 (17.8 oz).

Its 8 mm heel-to-toe drop is the lowest in this group, shared by 12 of 35 collectable shoes (the most common figure is 9 mm). Drops across the group only run from 8 to 9 mm, so drop is a smaller differentiator than weight or cut height.

It is one of 16 mid-cut models among the 35 collectable shoes we track, and it sits in the premium price band (set from manufacturer MSRP), which 20 other models share.

Like 31 other collectable shoes, it is rated for indoor courts; 3 in the group carry an outdoor rating.

Going by its spec profile, we classify the Air Jordan 3 Retro "White Cement" for small forwards with an all-around game. You can compare it against every shoe we file for that role in Best Basketball Shoes for Small Forwards.

The mid cut is the middle ground between ankle coverage and freedom of movement — the most common choice in the database.

It is rated for indoor courts. If most of your games are on asphalt or concrete, the closest outdoor-rated collectable shoes on spec are the Air Jordan 1 Retro High "Chicago" and Air Jordan 1 Retro High "Bred". Width is listed as standard; if you need more toe-box room, see the wide-feet hub.