J Balvin x Air Jordan 3

Description

The \"Rio\" (Black)Released: May 22, 2024Named after J Balvin’s son, Rio, this pair serves as the \"nighttime\" counterpart to the Medellín Sunset. It shifted the narrative from the city’s sky to the personal bond between father and son.The Design: This version swaps the light ivory for a sleek black leather base. It retains the gradient effect on the heel, but the colors—Solar Flare and Total Crimson Abyss—are deeper and more saturated, mimicking the light of a sunset viewed from the mountains.Materials: It uses premium tumbled leather and dark grey elephant print, giving it a more aggressive, stealthy aesthetic compared to the first release.Personal Touch: The shoe is a tribute to the \"contagious energy\" J Balvin’s son brings to his life.Vibe: Sophisticated, moody, and sentimental.

Regardless of the colorway, the J Balvin Jordan 3s share several high-end details:\r\n\r\nThe Gradient Midsole: A multi-colored TPU element that wraps the back of the shoe.\r\n\r\nTranslucent Heel Tabs: Allows the gradient colors to shine through the branding.\r\n\r\nHidden Details: You’ll often find \"A sunset always reminds me, a new day full of opportunity is coming\" printed on the inner tongue or packaging.\r\n\r\nSpecial Packaging: Both arrived in custom-designed boxes that match the gradient theme of the shoes.