Air Jordan 8 (VIII) Original (OG) - White / Black - True Red

The Air Jordan 8 (VIII) Original (OG) - White / Black - True Red were released in February of 1993, and retailed for $125. The feature a white leather upper with perforations, which allowed to breathe somewhat.  They feature a light grey durabuck material at the back end of the shoe, as well as black and red highlights or streaks at the heel. The midsole is a combination of red and grey, which contrasts from the white upper, drawing more attention to the shoe. The shoe also features anti-inversion cross straps, a poly carbonate torsion plate, air sole, and an inner sock similar to the Nike Air Huarache, which is there to really make the shoe stick to your foot. The Air Jordan 8 (VIII) are sometimes dubbed the “Bugs Bunnies” as people would take the straps and make loops with them, similar to rabbits’ ears.