Browsing the "Air Jordan VIII" Tag
AIR JORDAN VIII The Air Jordan VIII is Michael Jordan’s eighth signature sneaker with Nike, designed by Tinker Hatfield and worn by Michael as he clenched his third Championship with the Chicago Bulls in 1993. The most popular Air Jordan VIII colorway remains the ‘Aqua’, as debuted by Jordan in the 1993 NBA All-Star game.
April 9th, 2013 by John K.
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The deep stories and events that shadow every Air Jordan in history is what made the Retro such a booming success, and as far back as 1994, Nike made sure that we were reminded of the message behind each design. Since the first Air Jordan Retros in 1994 during MJ’s first retirement to all OG and Retro colorways that hit stores in the late 90′s and 2000′s, a tw0-sided post-card detailing a brief history of the shoe as well as an iconic flashback image of the times came included with the shoes; these cards have been referred to as Retro Cards, and while some may have not given them much though, some sneaker collectors did their best to gather them all. With the Air Jordan Retro Card making a surprising come-back with the upcoming Air Jordan VIII Retros and the possibility of more Retro Cards with future Retro releases, it’s about time we took a look back at every single Retro Card that Nike ever put out – from the first ones in 1994, to the latest ones that came accompanied with a Doernbecher release. Enjoy this throwback piece below and let us know which you’re missing from your set!
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April 9th, 2013 by John K.
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For the newer Jordan fans who have no idea what a Retro Card is: when Air Jordan Retros began rolling out at higher frequencies, Jordan Brand included little postcards that featured a little history on the shoe as well as an iconic photo of MJ in the sneakers. Retro Cards came to a stop in 2009/2010, but the recent news of the Air Jordan VIII “Playoffs” coming packaged with these little collectibles was some pretty good news to the fellas who remembered collecting them and mounting them in frames. It turns out the Air Jordan VIII “Bugs”, which is scheduled for a release this weekend, will also comes with the card, so who knows what’s in store for the future? Let us know if the retro cards hold any significance to you and we’ll let you know what Jordan Brand’s future plans are regarding this throwback feature.
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April 8th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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In this age of so much retro goodness, the Air Jordan VIII is the one model that seems to have held out the longest. CDPs not withstanding, it’s been well over five years since the last pairs hit retail, which is longer than any other Bulls-era Jordans. The Eights are coming back in a big way starting next Saturday with the ‘Bugs Bunny’ OGs, with several more colorways to follow both new and old, including the pair pictured above. The ’Playoffs’ Jordan 8 Retro is true to form in black nubuck, and based on these early pics, may even include the first retro cards we’ve seen in quite some time. Asian retailers have these slated to release sooner than you’d expect given no word yet on the US release date, so click through for more images and be sure to check Sneaker News for updates.
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April 3rd, 2013 by John K.
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It’s a bit difficult to pinpoint what the real story is behind this upcoming May release of the Air Jordan VIII. The immediate thought that comes to mind with Orange/Blue is a Knicks reference, while a 20th Anniversary of Chicago’s triumph over the Phoenix Suns in the ’93 Finals rises up as a possibility. Then again, there’s the Charlotte Bobcats connection. So which is it, or does it even matter? This is one of the best Retro+ colorways of the Air Jordan VIII we’ve ever seen, so there’s no question that these will be zeroed in on as we approach the release date. Enjoy the new photos below and let us know which “nickname” you’ll ride with – Suns, Knicks, or Bobcats.
Air Jordan VIII
Black/Bright Citrus-Cool Grey-Deep Royal Blue
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05/18/13
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April 3rd, 2013 by John K.
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The “Laney High School” capsule will be a big one in 2013, with reports of Jordan Brand even paying out a nice royalty check to the school for all the sales it’ll make from the signature Blue/Yellow colorway. While we know the Air Jordan V “Laney” will return, we’re getting a look at all the surrounding releases, like this Air Jordan VIII GS releases that featured a predominantly grey upper with the Laney Blue/Yellow color-combo. A release date for April 13th has been confirmed to drop at Jordan Brand retailers like Social Status, so enjoy the images below and stay tuned to Sneaker News for more updates and info on the Air Jordan VIII “Laney”.
Air Jordan VIII GS
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04/13/13
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April 1st, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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So it appears that this Air Jordan VIII is a “Suns” homage after all. The Air Jordan VIII “Suns” will release on May 18th, 2013, coming 20 years after Michael Jordan and the Bulls beat out Phoenix in the 1993 NBA finals. Of course giving a colorway to a team that MJ stunted on is nothing new, as just last year we saw Craig Ehlo’s nightmares come true in the form of the “Cavs” colored Air Jordan IV. See more on the Air Jordan VIII “Suns” (Release date May 18th) below and let us know if you’re picking them up.
Air Jordan VIII
Black/Bright Citrus-Cool Grey-Deep Royal Blue
305381-043
05/18/13
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March 29th, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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March is just about out the window, so it’s time to start thinking about which sneaker purchases you’ll be making in the month of April. We’ve got a feeling that this original Air Jordan VIII colorway is at the top of a lot of lists as it will be the first of AJVIII releases to arrive in the young year. Continue reading to get a complete look at the Air Jordan VIII “Bugs”, releasing on April 20th, and tell us in the comments section if you will indeed be chasing down this pair when 4/20 arrives.
Air Jordan VIII
White/Hyper Blue-True Red-Flint Grey
305381-103
04/20/13
$160
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March 29th, 2013 by Brendan Dunne
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The official colors are in for this Air Jordan VIII, which means we can firmly tuck away the “Suns” connection that some folks have been shouting about. As you can see, deep royal blue is the hue of choice, pointing them much more towards a Knickerbocker look. Continue reading for the latest set of images on yet another NYC flavored Air Jordan retro and be sure to stay tuned to Sneaker News to find out when the Air Jordan VIII “Knicks” will be releasing.
Air Jordan VIII
Black/Bright Citrus-Cool Grey-Deep Royal Blue
305381-043
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