Jordan 8 Description
The Air Jordan 8 was released during the 1992-93 “Three-Peat”
Championship season. The Air Jordan 8 was the last Air Jordan shoe that Jordan
wore before retiring the first time.
The Bulls and Jordan won their third consecutive NBA title. Jordan himself
got his seventh straight scoring title and reached a milestone in his NBA career
when scoring his 20,000th point.
Hot and heavy
The Air Jordan 8 was one heavy beast. Its base was clearly close to its
predecessor but it had a lot more details, color and accents. It had cross-over velcro/leather straps and was so padded your foot got surprised.
Due to the thick padding the shoe was heavy and also easily got very warm.
Many ponder that the heat could have been the reason why Michael was bothered
with athlete’s foot infections during the season.
Retro Boom
The Air Jordan 8 was first retroed in 2003. Nike kept it short and sweet with
the Air Jordan 8 retro release. There were only 4 colorways released in total
with two mids and two lows. The Air Jordan 8 retros were one of the most
anticipated retros ever released.
TiTinker Hatfield wanted the Air Jordan 8 to not feature a Nike sign. He
thought the Jordan Brand was strong enough at this point to hold its own. Tinker
brought up to Nike that the Jordan line was strong enough to start eliminating
the Nike sign at the AJ VI. After Tinker was done telling his story, Nike pretty
much laughed in his face.
It took a lot of time, and a lot of convincing to make this happen, but it
finally went through. If you look at the Original Air Jordan VIII model you will
notice there is no Nike sign.
The Air Jordan VIII started a lot of talk through sneaker heads, basketball
players, or people that enjoyed a pair of Nike's. The design was crazy, the AJ 8
also had a polycarbonate torsion plate, and to top it all off, the color ways
blew people away.
Air Jordan VIII History
A sad feature about the Air Jordan VIII was they were not as comfortable as
other Air Jordan models. Air Jordan VIII HistoryThe straps (also called bunny
ears) would make the shoe tight on the sides, so people with wide feet had a
hard time wearing them. What the Air Jordan 8 did have going for it is: durabuck
uppers, Air sole, Huarache inner sleeve and anti-inversion cross-straps (aka
bunny ears).
In 1993 the Original Air Jordan VIII released in three color ways. The Color
schemes were White/Black-True Red, Black/Bright Concord-Aqua Tone and
Black-Black-True Red. They sold for $125.00. When 2003 came, Jordan Brand
released two more models of the Air Jordan 8 selling for $135.00, also two low
cut versions of the AJ VIII were released and sold for $110.00.
Jordan 8 Products
The Air Jordan 8 (VIII) Retro PE - Q-Rich (White / Blue Ribbon - Orange Flash) released on February 13, 2008 and retailed for $140. They were a Player Exclusive colroway, which made them very limited, and were only available at the House of Hoops in Harlem, New York. Designed for Quintin Richardson of the New York Knicks, they sport a... $69.99... more info
The Air Jordan 8 (VIII) Retro Midnight Navy / Pea Pod - Orange Blaze was released on September 29, 2007, and retailed for $150.? They were a LS or Lifestyle release, meaning they were only released in men sizes. The have been dubbed different nicknames, including the Pea Pods, after the official colorway, and the Chicago Bears, because they... $69.99
The Air Jordan Retro 8 (VIII) - Sugar Ray Allen (Black / Stealth - Clover) were released on February 13, 2008 alongside the Air Jordan 8 (VIII) Retro PE - Q-Rich (White / Blue Ribbon - Orange Flash). Both released marked the first time that a Player Exclusive colorway was actually available for retail to the general public. Only about 24 pairs of... $69.99
The Air Jordan Retro 8 (VIII) - white / varsity Red / aqua tone was released on September 22, 2007, and retailed for $140.? They were a women’s release, but very popular among men, and those who could fit them, purchased them. They are vibrant and colorful, featuring a white leather upper with green, purple, and yellow accents. They also feature... $69.99
The Air Jordan 8 (VIII) Retro White / Orange Blaze - Silver was released on October 20, 2007, and retailed for $140.? They feature a white and grey upper with small perforations throughout, which act as a ventilation system, allowing the foot to breathe.? The colorway is smooth, and seems to blend well together. They were a general release, which... $69.99
The Air Jordan 8 (VIII) Retro - Black / Chrome were released on May 3, 2003, and retailed for $135. They feature a black durabuck upper with brey and white accents, which can be seen on the infamous logo on the tongue, as well as the heel of the shoe, with the flowing streaks. The midsole features a dark grey color scheme, which does stand out... $69.99
The Air Jordan 8 (VIII) Original (OG) - White / Black - True Red were released in February of 1993, and retailed for $125. The feature a white leather upper with perforations, which allowed to breathe somewhat.? They feature a light grey durabuck material at the back end of the shoe, as well as black and red highlights or streaks at the heel. The... $69.99
The Air Jordan 8 (VIII) Original (OG) - Aquas (Black / Bright Concord - Aqua Tone) were released in February, 1993, and retailed for $125. They were very popular, especially among Jordan fanatics. They feature an all black upper constructed from durabuck, along with anti-inversion cross straps, poly carbonate torsion plate, air sole, and an inner... $69.99
The Air Jordan 8 (VIII) Original (OG) - Playoffs (Black / Black - True Red) were released in April, 1993, and retailed for $125. They feature a black durabuck upper with red and black accents, as well as a very colorful outsole. One of the nicest features of these is actually hard to see, but the shoe’s inner lining features a vibrant,... $69.99
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