The Air Jordan 3 Retro Desert Elephant GS are replicas of the original 1988 classic shoe in the elements and color scheme.

The upper is made of black tumbled leather with light tan-finished elephant-print overlays as the designer's trademark. The collar, eyestay, and tongue all feature the same neutral color, with the tongue sporting a red Jumpman emblem as an accent. A noticeable Air Sole unit is hidden under the heel of the white polyurethane midsole, which supports the mid-top. Moreover, it displays a rush orange color on its heel.

The Air Jordan 3 Retro Desert Elephant GS for grade-schoolers was released on the 30th of July, 2022.