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Are you ready for a world where the Air Jordan Legacy gets upgraded to rival today’s cutting edge performance machines? We’ve seen the Alpha 1s and 2.0s and coming up next January is the Air Jordan 8.0. The latest tech-oriented AJ upgrade is decidedly similar to the original, these early catalog images signaling the lighter upper construction with the side panel ventilation ports that may or may not be Hyperfuse material. Fuse would be a nice fit for this sleeker take on the ‘Aqua’ colorway that’s so fresh they seem to be global trendsetter Kanye West’s favorite to this day. Click through for more, let us know what you think and stick with Sneaker News for the Air Jordan 8.0 release date. via MN
Air Jordan 8.0
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112 Responses to “Air Jordan 8.0 ‘Aqua’”
July 3rd, 2011 at 11:02 pm
what the hell is this garbage?
July 3rd, 2011 at 11:02 pm
no.
July 3rd, 2011 at 11:05 pm
FAIL!
July 3rd, 2011 at 11:05 pm
No…just no. If they do this to White/Black/True-Red OGs, I'm going to be pissed at JB.
July 3rd, 2011 at 11:07 pm
JB you're not supposed to change a classic. -____- Disapproval
July 3rd, 2011 at 11:08 pm
jb desperate for money man smfh
July 3rd, 2011 at 11:08 pm
mayb if jb reads about r dilike of these they wont release them
July 3rd, 2011 at 11:09 pm
FUBAR!!!!!!
July 3rd, 2011 at 11:10 pm
If I was Robocop or The Terminator…….I'd still pass on these.
July 3rd, 2011 at 11:11 pm
this is something you would find at payless! JUST HORRIBLE
July 3rd, 2011 at 11:12 pm
woa i knew this would come
July 3rd, 2011 at 11:13 pm
A f**k up.
July 3rd, 2011 at 11:13 pm
They are destroying a CLASSIC!!!!!!!!
July 3rd, 2011 at 11:13 pm
That'd be really sad if that is made and released. JB needs to just leave the OGs alone.
July 3rd, 2011 at 11:16 pm
Hhheeeeellllll no fuk this ugly hypebeast shoe such an epic fail for jb rather see fuzions thatn theses!
July 3rd, 2011 at 11:17 pm
Negative, son.
July 3rd, 2011 at 11:17 pm
NO, NO, NO
July 3rd, 2011 at 11:18 pm
first 2.0 now this
July 3rd, 2011 at 11:22 pm
You guys don't understand, Jordan is trying to make it so people can use them for what they're primarily for, PLAYING BALL. They're taking past releases and making them more suitable for today's level of performance. I'd play ball in these and the 2.0's shit, That way I don't have to mess up my retros.
July 3rd, 2011 at 11:22 pm
I think they're dope. Jordans have always been about tech and playability, so its great to see looks we love that we can actually play in too
July 3rd, 2011 at 11:23 pm
Get pissed then. That will show them. Fag
July 3rd, 2011 at 11:25 pm
Don't be so closed minded! Go ahead thumb me down, I don't care.
I think it's kind of cool how they are talking the classics from 10-20 years ago and putting some new technology into them!
It's not like they are getting rid of the retros…
I can't wait to see some real pics! IMO this is 50,000,000x better than putting an AF1 sole on them.
Oh and i liked the 2.0s
July 3rd, 2011 at 11:44 pm
corney sneaker heads, i really not feeling how ppl dont want change all around the board, i mean come on thats why we are all behind the mark of greatness…
the shoes is for the future at heart so stay behind and get lapped (if u want)
#winning!
July 3rd, 2011 at 11:50 pm
I like these
July 3rd, 2011 at 11:54 pm
these would be perfect for me to wear while planking.
July 3rd, 2011 at 11:55 pm
But there are plenty of JB shoes that can be used for this purpose. All the misc jumpman shoes can be bought to play ball in.
July 4th, 2011 at 12:03 am
this is BS, I hear ppl out when they say old retro technology isnt good for basketball but why cant you add cool comfort and technology on the inside and leave the outer design like the way it was suppose to be.
July 4th, 2011 at 12:13 am
Agreed
July 4th, 2011 at 12:14 am
I'm not feelin em personally, but i'm not gon bang on em 2 much cuz I get what they're tryin 2 do, if u like em and wanna cop, it's ur money u do what u want wit it, but not 4 me.
July 4th, 2011 at 12:15 am
These are not that bad looking, I would deff roc them to play ball.
Don't like them then don't buy them. There are still plenty 07' aqua retro's
For sale. Definitely better than the af1 and Jordan fusion debacle years back.
July 4th, 2011 at 12:16 am
this is wrong! i get all the stuff ppl say about old technology in jordans but why ruin a classic? if people want better technology for basketball release a retro with newer technology on the INSIDE and leave the outside the way it was before no need to kill an awesome shoe!
July 4th, 2011 at 12:17 am
I'm a fag because I'd be upset at JB ruining a classic shoe? Stop trying to be an internet toughguy buddy, no one's impressed.
July 4th, 2011 at 12:18 am
the 2.0s were aite but des…………NO dy look like da retro 8s mixed wit hurraches FUK DES
July 4th, 2011 at 12:19 am
this is BS
July 4th, 2011 at 12:25 am
they'll release these this year, and they'll release the retros in 1-2 years.. just watch. Thats how they make the money.
July 4th, 2011 at 12:30 am
These are strictly hooping shoes, and i agree this is better than putting an af1 sole
July 4th, 2011 at 12:31 am
Doesn't it feel like JB does this on purpose??
I mean remember those fussion 13s??
July 4th, 2011 at 12:46 am
These things look as thin as paper, noy sexy at all unlike the Retro Aquas. Obviously they're just going to be for performance. This isn't the first time a good shoe has been 'remixed' into something like this.
July 4th, 2011 at 12:51 am
And sadly, these still look better than their "performance" shoes.
July 4th, 2011 at 12:52 am
not bad looking. probably people hate this because it seems like a mocked version of the 8s but I'd ball in them. Probably JB should try using new materials without changing too much on the design. But I think people will still hate.
July 4th, 2011 at 12:54 am
man these r da ugliest things ive ever seen…. i understand y jb is doin dis but damn it messes up classic shoes this way
July 4th, 2011 at 1:03 am
i really like these. why? so i can play basketball in them isnt that what JB aiming for.
July 4th, 2011 at 1:05 am
Hurache X Jordan….. no carpet embroidery on the tongue and no 23 on the strap?
July 4th, 2011 at 1:06 am
They are better then some wack ass air force fusion or air Max fusion we see now a days. I wouldn't drop 150 for these. But if I ever see them in a Nike outlet and I have the extra cash.I might cop.
July 4th, 2011 at 1:08 am
im honestly not down with the idea of this shoe, but in all honesty its a good lookin shoe cant hate on that, it looks good enuff to cop to me n if the price aint outrageous then ill grab em. fuckit
July 4th, 2011 at 1:20 am
Whoever pays $150 for these is a fool!
July 4th, 2011 at 1:22 am
I like tha change….u can't keep bring'in tha same retro's out and expect people 2 buy dem, change is good sometimes. peace
July 4th, 2011 at 1:35 am
garbage
July 4th, 2011 at 1:48 am
these are only going to make people want aqua 8s more
July 4th, 2011 at 2:04 am
TThey are not messing up a classic. This is a different shoe. They will still release the 8 at some point. That said I like this shoe it looks like a much sleeker 8 made for performance
July 4th, 2011 at 2:04 am
This should be the evolution of retros. They cannot make an accurate Retro anymore anyways.
July 4th, 2011 at 2:07 am
They didn't put that big circle on the tongue,Don't lie… '
If they got the tongue right it would be fire…
July 4th, 2011 at 2:10 am
I hope no one buys these so jb will get the hint and stop making dumbass shit like this.. for goodness sake please find some originality!
July 4th, 2011 at 2:17 am
garbage man jus release all dha jordan 8's
July 4th, 2011 at 2:54 am
IDC what nobody saids, this is on point. He's tryna get people to ball on court purpose than to rock them. I wouldnt mind wearing them for hoopin purpose but thats it though. I dont mind the tune up/upgrade he does.
July 4th, 2011 at 3:10 am
Whoever pays even 1 cent for these is a fool!
July 4th, 2011 at 3:11 am
NIE NIE NIE NIE NIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
July 4th, 2011 at 3:26 am
and if the got the straps right too…
July 4th, 2011 at 4:03 am
this whole 2.0 series is what jordans would look like if they were designed in todays time.
July 4th, 2011 at 4:33 am
i hated the af1-jordan hybrids. they were ugly and jb probly only made them for the quick cash. but im kinda liking these tech upgrades. the 8's are terrible basketball shoes. they're heavy and have no ventilation. they gave mj foot fungus. this is the only way jordan heads can wear aj's on the court and keep up with modern technology.
July 4th, 2011 at 5:10 am
man y'all needa listen to summ Tupac – Changes and calm down. They jus wanna try summ new and make better performance cuz they kno if they jus released the aqua 8s again people will buy like 20 pair and keep it deadstock.
July 4th, 2011 at 5:19 am
I saw it ( not this computer pic ) and they are really nice:) All of You haters will love it in 2012:)
July 4th, 2011 at 5:39 am
Love love love these….now I can ball in aquas without messin up my aquas.
July 4th, 2011 at 5:44 am
these are cool for performance but please dont discontinue the og bread and butter. havent got my hands on some retro bugsbunnies in a long time
July 4th, 2011 at 6:01 am
I think they re-tooled these too much from the looks of it. The 2.0s are a subtle upgrade to a classic. Even the Alpha 1's are pretty similar to the OG 1s. But these look like some Team Jordans with inspiration from the 8s. Maybe I'll have something better to say when we get actual pics.
July 4th, 2011 at 9:25 am
Agreed. Finally someone writes something that makes sense.
July 4th, 2011 at 9:44 am
Yes I called you a fag because you sound like a little bitch. How are they ruining a classic? This is something new, not a replacement. Don't worry, they will retro the 8 again someday and then you can complain about those too.
July 4th, 2011 at 10:19 am
smh.
July 4th, 2011 at 10:53 am
These shits SUCK!!!!!!
July 4th, 2011 at 11:25 am
It's a computer rendering, that's not how thick the sides of the production shoe will be.
July 4th, 2011 at 11:28 am
Jb been already played out retros already..my parents copped me 8s wen I was in elementry and junior high I copped for me in high school. I'm tired of the same shits coming out…. they lose their worth. I sold my aquas last year cuz of creases and don't feel the nastalja of jays anymore. Stickin wit classic uptempos griffs and foams baby
July 4th, 2011 at 11:36 am
Nothin is a classic wen it comes out every fu*******in 4 years. they will come out wit played out aquas Again. don worry guys. I GAURENTEE IT.
July 4th, 2011 at 12:06 pm
cant wait to hit basketball court and weight room with these on!!!
July 4th, 2011 at 12:09 pm
I've been waiting 4 some 8s 4 a LONG time. 07 actually, missed the countdown, and instead they give me this BULLSHIT???!!!!! STUPID
July 4th, 2011 at 12:23 pm
1st impressions … gota go against the grain, I like these, they're just a futuristic version of the 8's. I can understand all the hate, but it's a nice innovation … not invention.
July 4th, 2011 at 12:24 pm
What the hell is this MONSTRASITY,THIS ABOMINATIONS! JB finally done lost its mine for real.SMFH.
July 4th, 2011 at 12:32 pm
Good point. I didnt see like that before.
July 4th, 2011 at 1:01 pm
Although I'm not too happy about these shoes, I have to say you are right.
July 4th, 2011 at 1:03 pm
9.5
July 4th, 2011 at 1:32 pm
first fusions now dis shyt LEAVE CLASSIC MODELS ALONE create new shoes be original
July 4th, 2011 at 2:36 pm
8 mixed with huraches sounds pretty cool to me
July 4th, 2011 at 3:20 pm
@Haney GET THE FUCK OUTTA HERE.!
@CHRIS I FEEL YA JUST COP THE CDP 8'S..
July 4th, 2011 at 3:37 pm
They aint that bad, need to see more pix…
July 4th, 2011 at 3:46 pm
TERRIBLE
July 4th, 2011 at 3:50 pm
Very funny how everyone here is saying these things are garbage are the same people who go out and buy retros in non-Bulls colors, retros with patent added on for the hell of it, lifestyle crap, and ugly team stuff.
July 4th, 2011 at 4:48 pm
Wow they took away some of the best parts of the sneaker and ended up with this piece of trash. Where is the iconic fuzzy Jumpman on the tongue? Where is the iconic 23 on the cross-straps?? Smh at you Jordan Brand
July 4th, 2011 at 4:49 pm
How the fuck else am I supposed to word the fact that I'm going to be mad at JB for changing a classic shoe? "I'MMA FUCKIN BLOW UP HB HEADQUARTERS IF THEY FUCK ANOTHER SHOE UP!"…no.
I know they're "something new", but that doesn't mean JB didn't ruin a good-looking classic shoe. I'm not in the mood to spend $300+ on a single pair of shoes, so it'd be nice if they just released the actual Aqua 8s, rather than this ugly remake.
You're making yourself look more and more stupid. Your dumbass is assuming I'm one of those people who complain about every little change Jordan makes to retros…I'm not. They completely fucked up this shoe, people have the right to complain. You're just too busy trying to look hard over the internet to realize that
July 4th, 2011 at 5:40 pm
Jordan dies here…smmfh !
July 4th, 2011 at 6:08 pm
They better not even drop this bullshit…
July 4th, 2011 at 6:16 pm
Honestly, if Tinker sad he was behind this yall would love it. Stop frontin the 8's are dope but they are like boots. The update isn't for purist its for the new kids who don't have a clue who Jordan is. If we bash the retros then how can they compare to Kobe and Lebron shoe off technology alone. Thats like using a Commodore 64 to run Pro Tools. Most of you all may not understand, Soon enough are crappy re retoed bs will be top quality OG quality. Shit ain't gettin better in year 2020 all of a sudden. Lol. Things change or they die.
July 4th, 2011 at 6:20 pm
I think it's a good idea to touch these up! These 8's are known to cause athletes foot aka foot fungus when you wear them to much and strapped up! So yes it's a good idea to touch these up, NO one wants foot fungus! So I commend JB for adding new technologies to the old! It's like supercharging your favorite car
July 4th, 2011 at 7:38 pm
Doesn't it feel good to to Pay Less… SMH
July 4th, 2011 at 10:14 pm
WOW JB HAS LOST THERE MIND THESE R GONNA SIT ON THE SHELVES AND HIT CLEARANCE RACKS NOBODY IS GONNA BUY THESE JB JUST RELEASE THE AQUA 8s JUST GIVE US WAT WERE ASKING FOR
July 4th, 2011 at 10:53 pm
Definite pass, unfortunately they won't be selling so we'll be stuck seeing them on the shelves for months…
July 5th, 2011 at 12:01 am
if JB wants money, they need to stop creating all these shitty versions of retros
July 5th, 2011 at 1:08 am
go plank with a noose around ur neck for wearing those
July 5th, 2011 at 10:55 am
The 8 is HUGE and anybody that says the 8 is a good ball shoe never played in them. Shoes have evolved so the 8 is now just a classic to rock in the streets..now this 8.0 looks like it will be mean on the court..like I said earlier they will still release the 8 again because they sale but when it comes to balling the new tech series looks to be on point
July 5th, 2011 at 10:59 am
Im kinda feelin these!
July 5th, 2011 at 11:03 am
if jay-z wore them yall weak asses would act like these ugly shits is hot ,fuck u and this funny ass lookin aqua sock ass jordan
July 5th, 2011 at 12:05 pm
I could see these performing well on the court but I'd never wear them. I got the real Aqua 8's and the memories attached to them. These are for the next generation of sneakerheads to enjoy. My son will know the difference tho.
July 5th, 2011 at 12:06 pm
I wonder if JB will try to retro these new versions in 10 years?
July 5th, 2011 at 4:46 pm
cool shoes
July 5th, 2011 at 8:43 pm
Sorry but there is a reason u dont fuck wit classics…….jb should have jus created a new shoe entirely as opposed to messing wit one that has earned its status as an icon…………..thumbs way down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
July 5th, 2011 at 8:54 pm
They kinda look like sharkleys
July 6th, 2011 at 6:50 am
JUST RE – RELEASE THE AJ 8'S. I MISS MY AJ 8.
July 6th, 2011 at 12:23 pm
WTF??????????????????????
July 7th, 2011 at 12:07 pm
Epic Fail!!!
July 7th, 2011 at 12:38 pm
These joints are hotter that the originals. Its about time they made a good remix. Yall foos are trippin
July 9th, 2011 at 10:45 pm
People seem to forget what Jordans are actually all about, being a BASKETBALL shoe. Not something to match with snapbacks. I think it's cool how there putting the latest technology in Jordans. I always said that's something they should do but I do agree with the fact the shoe could have looked a little better overall. Would love to see the 4's in some flywire but with the same look as the og's.
July 21st, 2011 at 6:54 pm
These are ugly as fuck ! Thumbs Up If you will by this shoe everytime you see it on the shelf ! SMH JB
July 25th, 2011 at 8:38 pm
these are DOPE AF…just like the Alphas and the 2.0, they kept the original flavor intact. the only thing missin i would like to see isthe Carpet logo. other than that, im coppin
August 20th, 2011 at 11:03 pm
they may be ugly but i bet they gone sell out