The White Red Colourway Debuts on Jordan 8.0 in 2008
The AJ VIII features a two cross-strap design around the laces, which distinguishes it from other Air Jordan models and retains its legacy as a signature '90s trainer style. The silhouette is renowned for its iconic chenille tongue graphic design.
When the Jordan 8 Retro Low was introduced in 2003, it featured a low-top silhouette and one cross-strap detail around the laces. Otherwise, it maintained the Jordan 8's original design integrity.
History of Air Jordan 8
The Air Jordan 8 holds a lot of sentimental significance to trainer heads and collectors. It first released in 1993 - the year of MJ's "three-peat" championship season. The AJ XIII is also distinguished for being the last shoe Michael Jordan wore before his first retirement.
Created by the legendary designer Tinker Hatfield, the Air Jordan 8 initially released at a retail price of 125 USD. Highly sought-after models that carry significant resale values include the Air Jordan 8 Retro DB Doernbecher colourway (400 to 1,200 USD), the OVO collection (350 to 500 USD) and the coveted Air Jordan 8 PE series that can fetch anywhere from 2,500 to over 10,000 USD.
Other noteworthy, collectable styles include the Jordan 8 Retro in Champagne and Bugs Bunny colourways, which resale for around 225 to 500 USD and 200 to 450 USD, respectively.
New to its 2008 catalogue was the White Red colourway Jordan brand released on its Air Jordan 8 silhouette. A white upper coats the primary portion of this sneaker, and a Varsity Red cross-strap reaches across the laces to secure the sneaker with an X-shaped belt. Varsity Red continues on the heel tab, the tongue logo, and the midsole. The side panel of the midsole integrates a Varsity Red, Dark Charcoal and Cool Grey splatter design. This design continues down to the arch, where it is revealed underneath the white tread. A final Dark Charcoal Jumpman logo is etched into the tread at the toe.
