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The Air Jordan 8.0 Goes White University Blue

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 8.0 White University Blue 2011

The Jordan brand gave the Air Jordan 8 silhouette a makeover in 2011 with the release of the White University Blue colorway. The sneaker is introduced with a white upper, coating the toe, side panels, heel, ankle, and laces in this neutral color. University Blue then makes its way onto the midsole, heel tab, inner sock liner, and the cross strap that reaches across the laces to secure the sneaker in place. A tri-colored White, Stealth, and University Blue splatter pattern coats a side panel that reaches down to the bottom arch of the sneaker's otherwise white outer sole.