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If you remove the elephant print from an Air Jordan 3, you'd better do something special with the real estate. Did Jordan Brand accomplish the mission with the AJ3 Bordeaux? Depends on who you ask. The Bordeaux vibe is at its best on the AJ7, but for some, this wine-red, autumn sneaker is a perfect outfit choice. Let's talk sneakers.

Detail Specs

Model

Women's Air Jordan 3 Retro 'Bordeaux'

Style Code

AH7859-600

Colorway

Bordeaux / Sail / Phantom

Release Date

September 21, 2018

Original Retail

$180 (Women's sizes 5–12)

Current Status

Resale only

Resale Range

Roughly $220–$280 typical, up to $400 (StockX/GOAT)

Where Can You Buy Air Jordan 3 'Bordeaux'?

The women's Air Jordan 3 'Bordeaux' (AH7859-600) is resale only at this point. Pairs move through StockX, GOAT, and Flight Club, typically in the $220–$280 range with the best sizes pushing toward $400. Men chasing the colorway will need to convert to women's sizing.

What Makes This Retro Stand Out?

The big swing here is the missing elephant print. Jordan Brand stripped the AJ3's signature grey overlays entirely, leaving clean tonal Bordeaux panels built from smooth leather and nubuck-style suede. It's a departure from the OG elephant-print formula that pushes the shoe from retro hoop vibe into premium lifestyle territory.

The wine-red upper sits on a Sail/Phantom midsole and outsole — an off-white cream tone that complements the burgundy nicely. Underneath, it's full-tech AJ3: visible heel Air, encapsulated forefoot cushioning, and the same chunky midsole as the men's pairs, so you give up nothing in comfort.

Why Does It Still Matter?

The Bordeaux 3 is proof that women's AJ retros can carry their own stories rather than downsized men's makeups. It runs in the same refined-materials lane as the Particle Beige and other women's fall-season 3s, and it's aged more gracefully than many of the louder 2018 releases.

Should You Buy the Air Jordan 3 'Bordeaux' (2018)?

If you want a fall-ready 3 that leans glass-of-red-wine rather than Black Cement nostalgia, this is a quietly excellent pickup. The premium suede and tonal palette pair cleanly with denim, knits, and autumn tones.

If you're a Bordeaux purist, you may still prefer the AJ7 'Bordeaux' where the wine-red story arguably lands best. But as a women's-exclusive sleeper that's still attainable on resale, the Bordeaux 3 has quietly become one of the better hidden gems in the AJ3 catalog.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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