Air Jordan 8 Shoes

Originally released in 1993, the Air Jordan 8 was unlike any other Air Jordan sneaker. Inspired by the Nike Air Raid, the AJ 8 featured criss-cross straps providing the most lockdown support possible. It also followed in the footsteps of the Air Jordan 7, with the only Nike Air branding coming via the insoles.

In 1993 the Air Jordan 8 made its debut. With Tinker Hatfield again at the design helm, the Air Jordan 8 was destined for success. Its unique look took footwear design into the future with its criss-cross straps and chenille tongue logo. Michael Jordan would also lace up the Air Jordan 8 en route to his third consecutive NBA championship.

The Air Jordan 8 was initially released in three colorways: Bugs Bunny, Aqua, and Playoff. The Bugs Bunny pair went with the Chicago Bulls home uniforms and was on the feet of the cartoon rabbit in AJ 8 ad campaigns. MJ wore the unique Aqua colorway during the 1993 NBA All-Star Game, where the West defeated the East 135-132 in overtime. Finally, Jordan rocked the Playoff colorway throughout the 1993 NBA Playoffs where his Chicago Bulls defeated the Phoenix Suns to win another chip.

Since 2003, we have seen the Air Jordan 8 Retro in various OG and new colorways, which we still see today. Collaborators, including Drake and his OVO imprint have all been fortunate enough to design their own exclusive AJ 8. Some of them made it to retail, while others did not. Some new colorways have even ranked up there next to the OG’s, such as the Oregon Ducks, Doernbecher, Ray Allen, Sequoia, and Q-Rich. Thirty-plus years later, the AJ 8 is still as iconic as ever.

Originally retailing for $125, the Air Jordan 8's retail price has increased through the years and now has a sticker price of $200 for men, $150 for GS, $90 for PS, and $75 for TD. Retail also increases depending on the colorway/release, occasionally up to $275. Find all the Jordan 8's past and present on Sole Retriever today!

Upcoming
Air Jordan 8 Retro Aqua
2025
Air Jordan 8 Retro Aqua

$210 303581-006

Upcoming
Air Jordan 8 Retro Bugs Bunny
2025
Air Jordan 8 Retro Bugs Bunny

$210 305381-100

Released
Air Jordan 8 Retro SoleFly Mi Casa Es Su Casa
December 16, 2023
Air Jordan 8 Retro SoleFly Mi Casa Es Su Casa

$225 FJ2850-107

Released
Air Jordan 8 Retro Winterized Gunsmoke
November 27, 2023
Air Jordan 8 Retro Winterized Gunsmoke

$210 FD1334-001

Released
Air Jordan 8 Retro Playoffs (2023)
October 26, 2023
Air Jordan 8 Retro Playoffs (2023)

$210 305381-062

Released
Air Jordan 8 Retro Playoffs (2023) (TD)
September 30, 2023
Air Jordan 8 Retro Playoffs (2023) (TD)

$75 305360-062

Released
Air Jordan 8 Retro Playoffs (2023) (PS)
September 30, 2023
Air Jordan 8 Retro Playoffs (2023) (PS)

$90 305369-062

Released
Air Jordan 8 Retro Playoffs (2023) (GS)
September 30, 2023
Air Jordan 8 Retro Playoffs (2023) (GS)

$150 305368-062

Released
Jordan 8 Paprika (GS)
September 23, 2022
Jordan 8 Paprika (GS)

$150 DO8731-601

Released
Jordan 8 University of Oregon Pure Platinum PE
August 24, 2022
Jordan 8 University of Oregon Pure Platinum PE

$200 1300135-DSXG

Released
Jordan 8 University of Oregon Gorge Green PE
August 24, 2022
Jordan 8 University of Oregon Gorge Green PE

$200 1300136-DSXG

Released
Jordan 8 Taxi Opti-Yellow (W)
July 29, 2022
Jordan 8 Taxi Opti-Yellow (W)

$200 CI1236-007

Released
Jordan 8 SE Rui Hachimura
May 23, 2022
Jordan 8 SE Rui Hachimura

$225 DO2496-700

Released
Jordan 8 Oregon Duck PE
December 13, 2021
Jordan 8 Oregon Duck PE

$225

Released
Air Jordan 8 Retro Arctic Punch (GS)
May 27, 2021
Air Jordan 8 Retro Arctic Punch (GS)

$140 580528-816

Released
Jordan 8 Retro White Burgundy (W)
December 4, 2020
Jordan 8 Retro White Burgundy (W)

$190 CI1236-104

Released
Jordan 8 Retro Pinksicle (GS)
September 4, 2020
Jordan 8 Retro Pinksicle (GS)

$140 580528-006

Released
Jordan 8 Retro N7 (2019)
November 7, 2019
Jordan 8 Retro N7 (2019)

$200 CQ9601-001

Released
Jordan 8 Retro White Aqua 2019 (W)
July 12, 2019
Jordan 8 Retro White Aqua 2019 (W)

$190 CI1236-100

Released
Jordan 8 Retro Quai54 Friends & Family (2019)
June 22, 2019
Jordan 8 Retro Quai54 Friends & Family (2019)

Price TBD CJ9218-100

Released
Jordan 8 Retro Quai54 (2019)
June 15, 2019
Jordan 8 Retro Quai54 (2019)

$190 CJ9218-001

Released
Jordan 8 Retro Reflections of a Champion
June 8, 2019
Jordan 8 Retro Reflections of a Champion

$225 CI4073-001

Released
Jordan 8 Retro Tinker Air Raid
December 22, 2018
Jordan 8 Retro Tinker Air Raid

$190 305381-004

Released
Jordan 8 Retro Snow Blizzard (GS)
December 1, 2018
Jordan 8 Retro Snow Blizzard (GS)

$140 305368-400

Released
Jordan 8 Retro South Beach
October 13, 2018
Jordan 8 Retro South Beach

$190 305381-113

Released
Jordan 8 SP Retro SE White Multicolor
September 18, 2018
Jordan 8 SP Retro SE White Multicolor

$225 BQ7666-100

Released
Jordan 8 Retro OVO White
February 16, 2018
Jordan 8 Retro OVO White

$225 AA1239-135

Released
Jordan 8 Retro OVO Black
February 16, 2018
Jordan 8 Retro OVO Black

$225 AA1239-045

Released
Jordan 8 Retro Valentine's Day (2018) (W)
February 9, 2018
Jordan 8 Retro Valentine's Day (2018) (W)

$190 AQ2449-614

Released
Jordan 8 Retro Black Cement
September 16, 2017
Jordan 8 Retro Black Cement

$190 305381-022

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