23 Ways The Air Jordan III Revolutionized Sneakers

Game changer.

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Michael Jordan's sneakers ruffled feathers from the very first time he set foot on an NBA court wearing Air Jordans. Sometimes that pushing of the limits can result in amazing things. With the Air Jordan III celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and Jordan Brand answering the prayers of many sneakerheads by giving the proper "Nike Air" treatment to the heel, it's a good time to look at just how much the Air Jordan III changed sneakers forever. Check out the 23 Ways The Air Jordan III Revolutionized Sneakers and drop your memories of these iconic kicks in the comment section.

First Retro To Be Celebrated With "OG" Anniversary Release

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2001 Retro Releases Began The Boom In Sneakers Selling Out

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The Air Jordan III Was The First True Signature Shoe

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Black Means Business

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Branding Shifted from the Sides to The Tongue And Heel

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The Smooth Toebox Trend Is Started

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First Lightweight Air Jordan Sneaker Design

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Most Re-Released Original Colorways Of All Time

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First Air Jordan Ads Using MJ's Other Sports

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It Made A Statement In The Streets

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First of the Air Jordan Line To Feature Fully Reinforced Lace System

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Introduced Multi-Commercial Campaigns to Sneakers

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Birthed Sneaker-Inspired Designs

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First Exaggerated Tongue Design on an Air Jordan

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The Most Iconic Images of MJ's Career

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Kept Michael Jordan Signed To Nike

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Introduced Spike Lee's Air Jordan Campaign

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First Air Jordan To Feature Mid-Cut Design

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First Air Jordan to Use Visible Air

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First Air Jordan Designed By Tinker Hatfield

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No Swoosh on the Side

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Elephant Print Is Introduced to Air Jordans

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The Jumpman Logo is Created

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