Air Jordan 8 Shoes
In 1992, His Airness Michael Jordan rocked the most unique pair of his signature sneakers — the Air Jordan 8. In fact, MJ sank his 20,000th point and earned his seventh consecutive scoring title in a pair of Jordan 8s. He also guided the Chicago Bulls to its first “Three-Peat” while sporting these sneaks, so if you’re questioning whether Jordan 8s are good for basketball, the answer is: Yes, they certainly are.
In fact, the OG kicks aren’t only iconic because of the wearer. They also made a pretty bold statement. Nike designers wanted to exhibit just how well-known the Jordan brand and silhouette were, so they created shoes with no Jordan branding at all — inside or out — symbolizing that the brand was strong enough to hold its own. In other words, the Jordan 8s were groundbreaking in terms of solidifying the Jumpman brand’s popularity and strength.
Styling Your Jordan 8 Retro
While they’re more of a lifestyle shoe these days, the Jordan 8s come in a variety of colors and styles and can go with any outfit, no matter where you’re headed. Here’s how to wear Jordan 8s:
- Combine colorful Jordan 8s with a pair of men’s dark-wash jeans, a graphic tee and a full-zip Members Only jacket.
- Select an oversized women’s or men’s tee to pair with ladies' leggings and your favorite pair of Jordan 8s.
- Grab a men’s hoodie, camo pants and Jordan 8s featuring a solid color scheme.
- Rock an athletic look with Jordan 8 Retro, women’s shorts and a tank top, whether you’re running errands or hitting the gym.
Head to the office on a casual day in a men’s PGA Tour polo, a pair of khakis and coordinating Jordan 8s.
Jordan 8 Sneaker Structure
These kicks are the only Jordan model to come with crossover straps atop the laces, which earned them the nickname “Bugs Bunnies” due to the double straps resembling bunny ears.
The midfoot cross straps enhance security and fit, and an encapsulated heel Air sole unit delivers lightweight cushioning. A genuine and synthetic leather upper provides durability and support, while the rubber outsole with a circular traction pattern improves durability and grip.
How to Clean Jordan 8s
Whether you wear them regularly or just admire them in your closet, keep those Jordan 8 kicks looking fresh to death with a little TLC. Give the shoelaces new life, too, with regular maintenance.
How do Jordan 8s Fit?
Most wearers report that Jordan 8s run true to size. However, if you like a bit of a roomier fit or have a wide foot, consider going half a size up. To make the shoes feel more secure, pull the midfoot straps tighter.
How to Lace Jordan 8s
When you’re lacing your Jordan 8s, you want to showcase the iconic tongue patch. Here’s how:
- Step 1: Lace your shoes up to the fourth eyelet from the top, inserting your laces on the outside of each eyelet first before crossing over to the opposite side.
- Step 2: When you reach the third eyelet from the top, continue lacing from the outside in. Then, secure the shoe’s crisscross straps.
- Step 3: Tuck each shoelace behind the corresponding side of the tongue and down into the shoe.
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