The Air Jordan 3 “Pure Money” Is Back for Summer 2025 after an 18-year layoff

After 18 long years in the vault, one of the cleanest colorways in Air Jordan history is finally back. The Air Jordan 3 “Pure Money” is returning on July 3, 2025 — and yes, it's still as icy as ever.

First released in 2007, the “Pure Money” AJ3 captured hearts with its sleek, all-white design and minimalist swagger. Now, in a year loaded with legendary retros and buzzy collabs, Jordan Brand is dipping into the archives and delivering a true-to-form comeback of a silhouette that sneakerheads and summer-style purists alike have been waiting for.

Off-Box Details via Tops & Bottom

Take a closer look at the out-of-the-box aesthetics, courtesy of Tops & Bottom:

Release Details — Mark Your Calendar

• Release Date: July 3, 2025
• Style Code: CT8532-111 (Men) | DM0967-111 (GS) | DM0966-111 (PS) | DM0968-111(TD) 
• Colorway: White/White/Metallic Silver
• Price: $205 (Men) | $150 (GS) | $90 (PS) | $75 (TD)
• Where to Buy: Nike SNKRS, Tops and Bottoms (Raffle), Jordan Brand retailers

Yes, full family sizing is confirmed — so everyone from your toddler to your pops can get laced up in something legendary.

Pure Throwback Energy

The 2025 edition doesn’t try to fix what was never broken. It keeps things close to the 2007 original: premium white tumbled leather, minimal metallic silver accents, and that unmistakable Jumpman logo sitting proud on the tongue and heel.

The famous elephant print overlays at the toe and heel are present too, subtly textured with a barely-there off-white hue that makes them pop without ruining the monochrome aesthetic.

And yes, the “Pure $” embroidery hidden under the heel tab is back, adding a nostalgic nod for longtime fans who remember the ‘07 pair fondly.

The Story Behind the Colorway

Originally landing during Jordan Brand’s lifestyle experimentation era in 2007, the Pure Money 3s weren’t just basketball sneakers — they were fashion pieces. They helped redefine what a retro release could look like off-court.

While 2010’s “Silver Anniversary” and 2018’s “Pure White” editions tapped into similar vibes, this is the first true return of the original 2007 colorway — white, silver, elephant print, and all.

This drop also comes during Jordan Brand’s 40th anniversary celebration — a fitting moment to revive one of its most elegant retros ever.

Angelic Vibes with Retro Attitude

While the “Black Cat” Jordan 3 kicked off the year with aggressive energy, the “Pure Money” is here to restore peace — and pristine drip. This pair is the yang to the Black Cat’s yin. Where one was stealthy, this one is saintly.

It’s crisp. It's clean. It’s got that Vanilla Sky, Apple Store, just-married-on-a-beach type of freshness. These aren’t just white sneakers — they’re a statement of restraint. Of simplicity. Of timeless design.

Final Thoughts — Cop or Drop?

The Jordan 3 “Pure Money” is a no-brainer cop for longtime Jordan fans. For new sneakerheads, it’s one of those pairs that might turn you into a retro convert. It’s wearable, rare, loaded with history, and perfectly timed for summer.

In a year filled with high-heat collabs — Off-White, Undefeated, Union — sometimes it's the subtle flex that makes the biggest impact. The “Pure Money” AJ3 is exactly that.

“So here’s the question: Are you grabbing a pair on July 3rd, or risking some serious FOMO?”

Let us know in the comments. And if you're part of a sneaker-loving family… good luck. Everyone’s going to want these.

Check the official release images by Jordan Brand below: