Michael Jordan Wears J Balvin's Air Jordans at NASCAR Race

Michael Jordan wore the J Balvin x Air Jordan 3 this weekend at Daytona Speedway.
Michael Jordan Wears J Balvin's Air Jordans at NASCAR Race
Michael Jordan Wears J Balvin's Air Jordans at NASCAR Race /

The NASCAR regular season concluded this past weekend, and Michael Jordan was one of the many stars in attendance. Since selling the Charlotte Hornets, Jordan has been seen living his best life domestically and abroad.

Every time the GOAT steps out of his house, it's newsworthy in the sneaker community. On Sunday, Jordan used the opportunity to wear an unreleased pair of Air Jordan sneakers that has drawn the attention of athletes, fans, and musicians alike.

As shown in the Instagram video above, Jordan can be seen wearing the J Balvin x Air Jordan 3 'Medellín Sunset.' The highly anticipated sneaker is the latest collaboration between Jordan Brand and the "Prince of Reggaeton." It is also another example of the synergy between Jumpman and the music world. 

It should come as no surprise that J Balvin's latest sneaker is rumored to be released in extremely limited quantities. Just over 12,000 lucky fans (mostly resellers with bots) will be able to secure the kicks. Below is everything you need to know about the upcoming release.

J Balvin x Air Jordan 3 'Medellín Sunset'

White Air Jordan sneakers sit on an orange chair.
A detailed look at the J Balvin x Air Jordan 3 'Medellín Sunset.' / Nike

The J Balvin x Air Jordan 3 'Medellín Sunset' is scheduled to release at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on Saturday, September 2. Shoppers can try their luck on the Nike SNKRS app, J Balvin's website, and select retailers online and in-store.

The 'Medellín Sunset' features a creamy tumbled leather upper with yellow accents and detailing. The branding on heel tabs features a gradient pattern ranging from navy to yellow. The left heel tab shows the iconic Nike Air logo, while the right contains Balvin's signature smiley-face logo.

If any of our readers are lucky enough to secure a pair, we want to hear from you. If not, you can go ahead and sound off at @FanNationKicks on social media. Stay locked into FanNation Kicks for all your sneaker news.

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PAT BENSON

Pat Benson covers the sneaker industry for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Previously, he has reported on the NBA, authored "Kobe Bryant's Sneaker History (1996-2020)," and interviewed some of the biggest names in the sports world. You can email him at 1989patbenson@gmail.com.