My Journey with the Neapolitan Jordan 3s
So, I first caught wind of these Neapolitan Jordan 3s quite a while back. Saw some pictures floating around. Honestly, at first glance, I wasn’t entirely sold. Pink on a Jordan 3? With brown and white? Sounded a bit wild, like that ice cream flavor, which I guess was the whole point.
But the Jordan 3 silhouette itself? Always been a favorite of mine. Classic shape, you know? It just works. So, the idea kinda stuck in my head. I kept seeing more images, and the color combo started to grow on me. It looked… different. Not just another red or blue Jordan, you feel me?
I decided, alright, let’s try and grab a pair when they drop. Wasn’t expecting a massive fight for them, not like some other releases, but you never know these days. When release day came, I just went through the usual motions. Got on the app, did the little waiting game, and managed to secure my size. Pretty smooth process, actually. No crazy hoops to jump through this time, which was a nice change of pace.
Getting Hands-On
A few days later, the box arrived. Standard Jordan box, nothing too fancy there. Popped it open. Okay, seeing them in person? Way better than the photos. The pink wasn’t too loud, more like a muted, soft pink. The brown elephant print looked good, and the white leather was clean. The quality felt decent, pretty much what you expect from a Jordan 3 release these days. Solid leather, good stitching.
- The colors: The Neapolitan vibe was definitely there. Pink heel, brown toe and heel accents, white leather upper. It worked better than I thought it would.
- Materials: Felt like standard Jordan 3 leather. Not super premium, but not cheap feeling either. Just… solid.
- Elephant Print: Looked good. The brown shade was nice.
Wearing Them Out
First thing I did was try them on, obviously. Slipped my feet in. Felt like, well, a Jordan 3. If you’ve worn ’em before, you know the deal. Comfortable enough for walking around, decent cushioning underfoot. Sizing was true to size for me, same as my other 3s. Walked around the house a bit to get the feel.
Taking them outside was the real test. How do they look on feet? Pretty darn good, I gotta say. They stand out, but not in a crazy, obnoxious way. The color blocking is unique. I found they pair up nicely with simple outfits – think jeans, khakis, neutral-colored shorts. Let the shoes do the talking, you know? Wore them for a full day running errands, walking around town. Comfort held up fine. No issues.
Overall thoughts? I’m glad I picked them up. They’re a fun, different take on a classic shoe. Not an everyday pair for me, maybe, but definitely something cool to pull out when you want something a bit unique. It was a straightforward process from deciding I wanted them, to getting them, to actually wearing them. Just a solid addition to the rotation. If you like the 3 silhouette and want a colorway that’s a bit off the beaten path, these Neapolitans are worth checking out based on my experience.
