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First Official Look: Jordan 8 Retro "True Red/Playoffs" Launching 09/30 Colorway: BLACK/TRUE RED/WHITE Style: Men's Basketball Shoe

Release Date: September 30, 2023

Sep 11, 2023

The Jordan 8 Retro "True Red/Playouffs" men's and kids' shoe drops September 30 at Hibbett | City Gear!

Guess what’s back? Back again. It’s been more than a decade since we’ve seen this sneaker. Now the Air Jordan 8 Retro “Playoffs” shoe drops with much fanfare wrapped up in this release. 

Black with embellishments of True Red and hits of white, blue and yellow, the AJ 8 Retro “Playoffs” sneakers launch at Hibbett | City Gear beginning September 30 in toddler, preK, grade school and men’s sizes. This particular rendition remains faithful to the OG colorway, including all the little details like the red heel pull tab.

The majority of the mid cut “Playoffs” Jordan shoe comes dressed in a black durabuck upper, befitting serious and just-starting-off players alike. A No. 23 stitched in white with red outlining rests atop the signature midfoot cross strap, which contributes to the signature style of the AJ 8 and locks down the foot. 

A red chenille Jumpman emblem stretches along the shoe’s tongue, and white graphic mudguards mix True Red and black in a Mondrian-esque style. The shoe retains its OG comfort too, owing to a Nike Air-Sole unit in the heel and a comfy foam midsole.This rendition’s rubber outsole blends white, red and blue, among the black traction pattern, with a hit of yellow at the Jumpman. 

The Tinker Hatfield-designed Air Jordan 8 originally released back during the 1992–’93 NBA season, and Jordan wore them during some of his biggest career milestones, including his historic threepeat. The AJ 8s also lack the Nike branding, proving the Jordan name could stand out on its own. 

Forge your own path to greatness with the help of a pair of men’s, toddler, preK or grade school Air Jordan 8 Retro “Playoffs” shoes from Hibbett | City Gear beginning September 30. Also be sure to watch our Jordan launch calendar for more legendary releases! 

If you missed your chance on release day, here’s another! Shop the toddler, preK, grade school and men’s Air Jordan 8 Retro “Playoffs” at Hibbett | City Gear!

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