Classic Colourways: White Cement

Officially referred to as White/Cement Grey, this colour combination has transcended generations to become one of the most iconic colourways in Nike’s arsenal.

Air Jordan 3 ‘White Cement’
Worn by none other than MJ himself while defeating Dominique Wilkins in the 1988 Slam Dunk competition, this iconic moment elevated the Air Jordan 3 ‘White Cement’ so much that it ultimately transcended basketball and became a favourite for sneakerheads worldwide. Although originally releasing in 1988, they’ve made a number of returns: dropping in 1994, 2003, 2011, 2013 and 2018. Truly a timeless classic.

Air Jordan 4 ‘White Cement’
One year after MJ’s dunking heroics, the Air Jordan 4 silhouette dropped in four separate colourways, including the ‘White Cement’.

A full decade later, in 1999, they made their way back onto shelves, before additional retros dropped in 2012 and 2016, scooped up by sneakerheads across the globe.

2009 Air Jordan Dub Zero ‘White Cement’
Back in the Summer of 2009, Jordan Brand decided to drop a slew of colourways on their OG hybrid model: the Dub Zero. Alongside a few blacked-out models, ‘White Cement’ was busted out in all its glory. Given laser etched side panels, a speckled midsole, and detailing on the heel, I think it’s time Jordan Brand brought these back!

2018 Air Jordan 1 Mid ‘White Cement’
Slapped on an Air Jordan 1 Mid is a white upper complemented by a speckled cement midsole. Breaking necks when they first released, this was the perfect example of an iconic shoe with an iconic colourway.

2002 Supreme x Nike SB Dunk ‘White Cement’
Deriving their inspiration from the Air Jordan 3, Supreme went ahead and blessed three pairs of Dunks with elephant print makeovers. Of course, it would have been rude not to deck out one pair in ‘White Cement’. Sadly, only 500 pairs made, so you can guess that the hype was insane!

2017 Air Jordan 3 Golf ‘White Cement’
These days, we’re seeing a whole bunch of fusion golf shoes hitting the market. From Jordans to Air Max, these sporting crossovers are allowing golfers to flex hard on the course. Before this current trend, back in 2017, Nike gave golfers a gift of a lifetime: an Air Jordan 3 ‘White Cement’ etched out to take onto the green.

2014 Zoom Vapor Air Jordan 3 ‘White Cement’
Why should golfers have all the fun? Over the years, many tennis players have shown they know how to flex on-court. Combining two of the world’s greatest athletes – Michael Jordan and Roger Federer – the Zoom Vapor Air Jordan 3 was born. To celebrate this momentous occasion, Team Swoosh decked out the beast in the iconic ‘White Cement’.

2013 Air Jordan Son of Mars ‘White Cement’
Yet another Air Jordan decked out in ‘White Cement’. Given the usual white uppers and elephant print on the mudguards these were a certified neck-breaker.

2009 Nike SB P-Rod 2 ‘White Cement’
Two iconic colours on one shoe! Not only does the Nike SB P-Rod 2 feature ‘True Blue’ along the collar, it also rocks the ‘White Cement’ combination on its upper.

2007 Air Jordan 3 ‘White Flip’
Chromed out, flipped, and looking as fresh as can be, the Air Jordan 3 ‘Flip’ boasts elephant print on the upper instead of its mudguards. The colour combination of White and Cement make the shoe pop, while the black hits work as an added touch of contrast.

2010 Air Jordan 1 Phat Low ‘White Cement’
Another fusion of basketball and skate culture, the Air Jordan 1 Phat Low turned heads when it first hit the street. Having already been given a number of colour combinations, Team Swoosh would have been going bonkers if ‘White Cement’ wasn’t chucked into the mix.