Jordan 8 Pantone Collection

Jordan 8 Pantone Collection

Details

Colorway
Pantone / White
Style Code
205339-894
Department
Men
Brand
Jordan
Model
Air Jordan 8

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End Your Blues With the Jordan 8 Pantone Collection

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 sneaker 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 sneakerheads 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. Highly sought-after models that carry significant resale values include the Air Jordan 8 Retro DB Doernbecher colorway ($400 to $1,200), the OVO collection ($350 to $500) and the coveted Air Jordan 8 PE series that can fetch anywhere from 2,500 to over $10,000.

Other noteworthy, collectable styles include the Jordan 8 Retro in Champagne and Bugs Bunny colorways, which resale for around $225 to $500 and $200 to $450, respectively.

Jordan 8 Pantone Collection

Back in college, Michael Jordan played for The North Carolina Tar Heels, setting the scene for the Carolina Blue and white shades used in the Air Jordan 8 Pantone Collection. We find this tonal pale blue on the entire nubuck leather upper, with a complementary white sole finishing off the colorway. Flashes of white are also seen on the tongue and heel tab of these high tops. The Air Jordan 8 Carolina Blue is a special find as it was not released to the public. The first samples appeared in an Air Jordan "For the Love of the Game" display during the World Basketball Festival of 2010. The Pantone coloring of the Jordan 8 colorway is an update to a slightly earlier Air Jordan 9 sample. A distinct embroidered Jumpman encircled in a chenille patch can be found on the tongue, replacing the usual Jordan logo.