A pair of Air Jordans that shines ahead of the rest.
First launched in 2003, the Air Jordan 8 Chrome arrived during a resurgence of the model. The sneaker that Jordan wore when he won the 92-93 title was turning 10, and Jordan Brand had great plans to celebrate the occasion.
That celebration saw the iconic Bugs Bunny 8 make a comeback. Another OG colorway also returned in the Air Jordan 8 Playoff, which arrived in a low-top form. It wasn’t the only low-top, though. That same year, Jordan Brand introduced the Air Jordan 8 Low ” White/Metallic Silver”. This pair was a refresh for Jordan Brand, in more ways than one. It not only offered the Air Jordan 8 in a low-top form, but it did so in white leather, which at the time was not a consistent material or color choice for the Air Jordan 8. Nevertheless, the shoe was appreciated by fans. It was a more neutral pair of Jordans, with metallic accents and grey details. It wasn’t the only Air Jordan 8 to have these themes, though.
The Air Jordan 8 Chrome arrived in May of 2003. It’s DNA was shaped by the most iconic of Air Jordan 8 colorways. The Chrome had the black nubuck base, the iconic tongue logo, the glossy midsole colors. It separated itself from the iconic “Playoffs” and “Aquas” with hits of chrome on the tongue strap. This small detail was hard to ignore, especially when you consider the sneaker opted to feature neutral tones.
The Chrome 8 may not have been an original colorway, but it quickly became a fan favorite. The sneaker had a much welcomed return in 2015. Now, over a decade since last hitting the shelves, the sneaker is finally back.
The Air Jordan 8 “Chrome launches this Saturday, August 29th, via SNKRS and participating Air Jordan retailers like JD Sports.
