With so many Air Jordan 8.0 colorways released so far, you know it was only a matter of time before we got an Aqua release. Taking inspiration from the original Aqua Air Jordan VIIIs, an all-black upper has been used, with purple and aquamarine graphics on the midsole. Of course, an aqua Jumpman has been placed on the tongue to match. There is still no official release date for these, but they should be hitting stores in the near future, possibly before year’s end.
Having played an entire season of basketball in the classic Air Jordan VIIIs, I can definitely say that they are a solid basketball sneaker and great to play in, except for one major flaw: weight. The VIIIs are just too heavy, and will eventually slow down any player who relies on speed or jumping.
This year, Jordan Brand has decided to give the classic Air Jordan VIII a much needed revamp with the Air Jordan 8.0. One of the most notable changes is the use of lighter materials on the upper, including Nike’s Flywire technology. A fresh new sole has been added as well. Here’s a look at the first five colorways, all scheduled for release in October. Expect more colorways next year, including a Black/Aqua release. What do you think of the Air Jordan 8.0?
Color: Black/Varsity Red-Flint Grey-White
Release: 10/08/2011
With the release of the Air Jordan Alpha 2.0 last month, it only seemed obvious that the 3.0s would be next on the list, but it seems Jordan Brand has other plans. They’ve skipped quite a few models to create the Air Jordan 8.0, their first reincarnation of the Air Jordan VIII. The 8.0 has received a more modern design and a sleeker appearance. The upper has been upgraded with better ventilation, which should provide added cooling during those hot summer pickup games. Unfortunately, this is only a catalog drawing and not much is known about this model so far, but they are scheduled to release sometime next year at a retail price of $150. Stay tuned for more.
Air Jordan 8.0
Color: Black/Bright Concord-Aquatone
Style: 467807-009
