The Air Jordan 3 'Katrina' Will Get a Wide Release

We recently reported that sneaker hub and were holding an to unveil a special release, rumoured to be the sought-after . Well, now we can confirm that the rumours are true. And, not only that — the shoe will get a wider release in May.

Jordan Brand created the AJ3 'Katrina' back in 2006 for a Hurricane Katrina charity auction. A 1-of-1 pair, the sneaker was never released to the public. But that’s all about to change.

In these latest shots, we see a white tumbled-leather upper with iconic elephant print on the toe-box and heel. Fiery pops of red are found on the midsole, tongue, and Jumpman logo, while a grey outsole gives the shoe a nice, clean finish. It’s a bit of a bummer, but the classic plastic heel tab features Jumpman branding instead of the classic Nike Air logo, bucking the trend of other

Aside from the early drop in New Orleans on April 28, you can look out for the Air Jordan 3 ‘Katrina’ to drop on  Nike.com on May 12 for $190. We don’t expect these to sit, so you’ll need some luck to secure a pair.