Air Jordan 8

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 predominantly white leather upper along with blue and orange accents, which blend with the team’s colorway. The ankle area has “Q 23″ stitched into it, which is his initial alongside his jersey number. Their release marked the first time that a Player Exclusive color scheme was actually available for retail.

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 feature the same colors as the NFL team. The feature a navy blue durabuck upper with orange outlining, and green contrast stitching, which are both very nice touches. the orange midsole sits on a navy blue outsole which look good together. This is definitely one of the nicer and more interesting colorways of the Air Jordan 8 (VIII). Besides the looks, these also consist of features such as anti-inversion cross straps, a poly carbonate torsion plate, air sole, and an inner sock similar to the Nike Air Huarache.

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 both were released. The release was not broadcasted, and many sneaker fiends had no idea. This particular colorway features a durabuck construction in a black and green scheme to match the Boston Celtics jersey, with “ Sugar Ray ” stitched onto the shoe at the ankle area.

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 a beautiful, multi- colored inner lining, which is considered to be one of the nicest features of the shoe.? The Air Jordan 8 (VIII) in general, features anti-inversion cross straps, a poly carbonate torsion plate, air sole, and an inner bootie / sleeve similar to the Nike Air Huarache, with the intention of having the shoe actually conform / stick to your foot.

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 made women and children happy to be able to fit them. One of the nicest features of these and the Air Jordan 8 (VIII) in general is the inner sleeve, which features a vibrant, multi- colored pattern, and is designed to really make the shoe stick to your foot.? The shoe also consists of anti-inversion cross straps, a poly carbonate torsion plate, air sole, and an inner sock similar to the Nike Air Huarache. The leather versions feature perforations, but the versions constructed of durabuck really do not, which may be the cause of why Michael suffered from athlete’s foot infections during the 92-93 seasson, the year the shoe was...

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 from the black base. The shoe also consists of anti-inversion cross straps, a poly carbonate torsion plate, air sole, and an inner sock similar to the Nike Air Huarache. During the original release of the Air Jordan 8 (VIII), it was one of the most advanced shoes on the market, and in terms of Air Jordans, would be for the next 2 years, surpassing the Air Jordan 9 (IX), and Air Jordan 10 (X).

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 midsole is a combination of red and grey, which contrasts from the white upper, drawing more attention to the shoe. The shoe also features anti-inversion cross straps, a poly carbonate torsion plate, air sole, and an inner sock similar to the Nike Air Huarache, which is there to really make the shoe stick to your foot. The Air Jordan 8 (VIII) are sometimes dubbed the “Bugs Bunnies” as people would take the straps and make loops with them, similar to rabbits’ ears.?

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 sock similar to the Nike Air Huarache. They also feature aqua and purple highlights on the bottom of the she, as well as on the infamous logo on the tongue. These are said to be the heaviest of the Air Jordans, but some say that once you put them on, you don’t feel the weight. The only knock on them is that they are really not breathable, which may be the reason that Michael Jordan suffered from athlete’s foot infections throughout the 92 - 93 season.

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, multi-colored design which is very attractive. The shoe also features anti-inversion cross straps, poly carbonate torsion plate, air sole, and an inner sleeve similar to the Nike Air Huarache. The point of the inner sleeve was to really have the shoe conform / stick to your foot, similar to Tinker Hatfield’s intentions with the Air Jordan 7 (VII). Also (just something to know), the Air Jordan 8 (VIII) was the first Air Jordan to not feature Nike’s logo ( including the Original versions). It was at this point that Tinker felt the Jordan brand was strong enough to stand on its own.