Some sneakers are better in person than they present in online images. I'm hoping that's the case for Teyana Taylor's latest Jordan Brand collab. The design looks like the wearer stepped in wet cement and the materials hardened around the sole.
That was entirely the intention, which makes sense conceptually, but that doesn't mean it has manifested into an attractive piece of footwear. Still Taylor's popularity and the unique look will make this one a conversation piece. That said, let's talk sneakers.
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Key Facts at a Glance
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
Release Date |
March 7, 2026 (some sources cite March 4 — set alerts early) |
Retail Price |
$280 |
Style Code |
IF3097-300 |
Colorway |
Fir/Gorge Green-Cement Grey-Fire Red |
Sizing |
Women's (extended sizes available) |
Signature Detail |
Removable rose vine accents on the collar/ankle |
Midsole |
Cement-like textured construction |
Heel Branding |
Nike Air (OG style) |
Collab Context |
Teyana Taylor's 2nd Jordan Brand collab |
Previous Collab |
AJ1 Zoom CMFT 2 "A Rose From Harlem" (2023) |
The name 'Concrete Rose' is doing real work here. It's a nod to Tupac's poem "The Rose That Grew from Concrete" — the idea that beauty can emerge from the hardest conditions.
Teyana, a Harlem native, has leaned into that narrative since her first Jordan collab, the Air Jordan 1 Zoom CMFT 2 "A Rose From Harlem" in 2023. The throughline is clear, and the AJ3 is a stronger execution–even if its just in boldness.
Teyana Taylor Instagram
The colorway tells you everything you need to know before you even look at the details. Fir and Gorge Green anchor the upper, Cement Grey runs through the midsole and Fire Red adds a pop of color.
I'm sorry, this still isn't attractive.
The removable rose vine accents on the collar are the defining feature. They give the shoe a dressed-up look straight out of the box, but pull them off and you've got a cleaner, more everyday wear. That kind of versatility in a collab detail is rare. Most special editions lock you into one presentation.
Women's sizing leads the release, with extended sizes available — consistent with how Jordan Brand has been positioning women's-led collabs in recent years. At $280, it lands at a premium but not out of range for what the market expects from a named Jordan collab.
Sneaker Bar Detroit and Sneaker News list March 7 as the primary drop date, though House of Heat and Nice Kicks have referenced March 4 in some listings. Set your alerts ahead of both dates and monitor Nike.com and SNKRS closely.
If you're tracking the broader AJ3 moment right now, this collab lands alongside other strong drops in the silhouette's rotation — including coverage I've written on the Air Jordan 4 PSG and the Air Jordan 4 Toro Bravo, both of which show Jordan Brand is in a strong creative stretch heading into spring. The 'Concrete Rose' fits in well with that vibe.