Air Jordan 8 (1993): After Michael got the three successive championships, he declared to leave NBA and never participate in any basketball matches for his father being murdered surprisingly.
Therefore, A.J.8 sold quite well in 1993 and it loads great significance that represents M.J¡¯s retirement from NBA for the first time.
The Air Jordan VIII was released in 1992/93.
The eighth model of the Air Jordan was one heavy shoe. Its base was clearly close to its predecessor but it had a lot more details, and some collectors came to call this the flower-power Air Jordan. This shoe was only made in three different color combinations. The shoes were produced in less quantity than the VI. The Air Jordan VIII is to be re-retroed again in the fall of 2007 in its aqua color.
This is the 1993 version, and it originally sold for $140. These are well-known for the two straps that go across the vamp. |