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Forefoot midsole tech
Forefoot Zoom Air in drop-in style carrier feel
Heel midsole tech
Formula 23 / drop-in-style heel cushioning
Outsole tech
Rubber traction with radial forefoot and broad perimeter
Upper tech
Lightweight textile upper with raised sidewalls and internal containment frame
Cushioning feel
Balanced and smoother than prior Zions
Court feel
Moderate-high
Bounce
Good
Stability
Very good
Traction
Very good
Fit
Secure and easier to wear than Zion 2 for many players
Analysis
Performance profile
Cushioning Feel
74GoodCourt Feel
78Very GoodBounce
75Very GoodStability
88ExcellentTraction
88ExcellentFit
84Very GoodContext
Story & provenance
Streamlined Modern Power
Released in 2023, Jordan Zion 3 arrived in the Zion line once Jordan Brand pivoted toward a faster, more modern low-cut performance direction. The design intent centered on trimming weight and bulk while preserving enough support and impact protection for Zion's style of play. Notable versions or talking points included the cleaner low-cut shape and the more modern, streamlined execution. In community memory, the shoe is usually remembered for a better-balanced Zion shoe that most players found more versatile than the earlier, heavier models. It also helps mark a specific turning point inside that line, because the shoe shows what the brand prioritized at that moment rather than simply copying the previous release.