The Jordan 3 (III) hit the streets in 1988.  The Air Jordan 3 (III)  was the first of 14 Air Jordans designed by Tinker Hatfield,was the first pair of Air Jordans that showed a visible air sole.The Air Jordan 3 also carried more of Jordan’s name on the shoe since the man himself was an active part of the design of the shoe. The shoe was the perfect example of Tinker’s skill to blend fashion with function. Air Jordan 3 (III)  is definately one of the most appreciated Nike commercial series through all time. Air Jordan III was a major reason to the Air Jordan shoes line’s overall success.