GOAT Celebrates an Evergreen History of Sneakers Leading Up to the Air Jordan 3 "Pine Green" Release
Jump starting the holiday season.
Putting a green twist on a classic Air Jordan, the upcoming release of the Air Jordan 3 “Pine Green” rings in the brand’s 2021 Holiday season. The model’s imminent drop is a reminder that the Jumpman brand has a strong archive of silhouettes featuring the “Pine Green” hue thanks to the color’s association with luck, the Oregon Ducks, collaborations with buzzy designers like Virgil Abloh and more. Before the Air Jordan 3 “Pine Green” releases on October 30, GOAT rounds up a handful of iconic sneakers created in this auspicious shade of green.
Air Jordan 3 Retro “Pine Green”
Release Date: October 30, 2021
Lowest Price: $336 USD
The upcoming release of the Air Jordan 3 Retro “Pine Green” marks the return of the classic color. This iteration of the silhouette replaces the typical leather upper with suede-covered lateral and medial walls in a stark black, allowing the green elements to stand out. Cement grey overlays lend an additional element of texture. Final touches include a perforated leather collar and Jumpman logos on the tongue outlined in gold.
Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Pine Green”
Release Date: September 22, 2018
Lowest Price: $470 USD
This highly coveted release from 2018 brings back the classic “Black Toe” design of the first Jordan 1s from 1985, swapping out the original white toe box for green. While the OG iteration was offered in red, this version features simple panel color-blocking done in green, sail and black. Accenting the clean construction is Jordan Brand’s Wings logo embossed on the ankle and a black Swoosh stretching from the midfoot to the heel.
Air Jordan 4 Retro “Green Metallic”
Release Date: May 14, 2020
Lowest Price: $448 USD
Offering Jordan fans a clean, mostly white option, this Air Jordan 4 Retro includes a subtle touch of green on the sneaker’s signature molded eyelets, interior tongue and Jumpman logos on the heel and woven tongue tag. Other standard details, like the quarter-panel netting and visible Air sole unit, are whited out to let “Pine Green” accents, quite literally, shine through.
Off-White™ x Dunk Low “Pine Green”
Release Date: December 20, 2019
Lowest Price: $801 USD
Released in 2019, the Off-White™ x Nike Dunk Low “Pine Green” is a quintessential Virgil Abloh-designed sneaker that includes bright orange accents by way of Flywire laces. Other details that designate this Dunk Low an instantly recognizable Off-White™ collaboration include a raw edge tongue, orange-flagged Swoosh across the sneaker’s lateral and additional branding on the sneaker’s medial.
Air Max 97 “Pine Green”
Release Date: January 4, 2021
Lowest Price: $142 USD
Released earlier this year, the Air Max 97 “Pine Green” shows off the model’s signature full-length Max Air unit sitting atop a “Pine Green” outsole. Featuring a predominantly white upper constructed from mesh, leather, synthetic leather and other textiles, the design offers an airy feel both in terms of weight and aesthetic. The “Pine Green” hue arrives by way of top-stitching, lining and pull tabs on the tongue and heel.
Nike Blazer Mid ‘77 Vintage “White Pine Green”
Release Date: January 22, 2021
Lowest Price: $78 USD
The Blazer Mid ‘77 Vintage pays tribute to the thriving basketball scene of the ’70s when Nike first developed this style. Since then, the model has been updated to include durable leather and synthetic materials and has transitioned to a lifestyle staple while its retro sports feel remains. On this iteration, the “Pine Green” Swoosh and the Nike branding deliver a refreshed look on a vintage-inspired sneaker.
Air Jordan 5 “Oregon Ducks”
Release Date: September 12, 2020
Lowest Price: $6,415 USD
Originally released as a Player Exclusive in 2013, the Air Jordan 5 “Oregon Ducks” was made available to the public last year. The distinct style features an “Apple Green” nubuck uppers that’s accented by an unmissable Yellow Strike accent that sets this particular model apart. A mascot for its namesake team also appears on the heel while the University of Oregon’s “O” adorns the tongue.
Air Jordan 3 Retro “Lucky Green”
Release Date: September 26, 2020
Lowest Price: $205 USD
The Air Jordan 13 Retro “Lucky Green” sports a crisp white leather upper, enlivened by synthetic suede “Lucky Green” accents. The vibrant color is matched with a sleek black trim that outlines the edges of the shoe’s collars, complemented by an embroidered Jumpman logo woven at the tongue. Other features like the silhouette’s signature rubber bubble at the rear quarter and an articulated midsole round out the design.
