I actually like the way Jordan Brand divided this one up. The kids get the bright red Air Jordan 3 “Santa,” complete with fuzzy lining and a hidden Christmas-ad reference, while adults get the darker “Not Nice” pair. So if you’re already shopping for the little sneakerhead in your life, this might be one of those drops where you buy their gift first and then quietly add something for yourself.
Air Jordan 3 ‘Santa’ Key Facts
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Detail |
Info |
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Style codes |
DM0967-601 (GS), DM0966-601 (PS), DM0968-601 (TD) |
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Colorway |
University Red/White-Gym Red-Multi-Color |
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Materials and design |
University Red leather upper, Gym Red toe and heel, white tongue and eyestays with a red Jumpman, fuzzy black lining, gold Jumpman on the heel tab, insole art from Nike’s 1985 Air Jordan 1 Christmas ad |
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Retail price |
$155 (GS), $95 (PS), $80 (TD) |
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Sizing |
Kids’ exclusive: GS, PS, TD |
When and Where Can You Buy the Air Jordan 3 ‘Santa’?
The Air Jordan 3 ‘Santa’ releases November 21, 2026, via Nike SNKRS and select Jordan Brand retailers. Grade-school pairs are $155, preschool $95 and toddler $80.
Air Jordan 3 ‘Not Nice’
The adult ‘Not Nice’ (IF4396-001) drops the same day for $215 in Black/Challenge Red-Off Noir-Elemental Gold.
How Do Air Jordan 3 ‘Santa’ Grade-School Sizes Convert?
On Nike’s chart, grade-school sizes match men’s and run 1.5 below women’s. A 5Y equals a women’s 6.5; a 7Y equals a women’s 8.5.
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Should You Buy the Air Jordan 3 ‘Santa’?
At $155, the grade-school Santa costs $60 less than the ‘Not Nice.’ If you fit a 7Y or smaller, it’s the cheaper pair.
Sneakers Similar To The Air Jordan 3 ‘Santa’
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Sneaker |
Why It’s Similar |
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The adult half of the same Christmas story, dropping the same day. |
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Another 2026 AJ3 that reworks the classic blocking. |
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A cozy, holiday-themed Jordan for the same season. |
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A story-driven Jordan built around a pop-culture moment. |
