Air Jordan VIII (8) Retro White Blue Red Grey-26
This model was designed by Tinker Hatfield. When the shoe launched, Michael Jordan (retired from basketball by then) was trying in minor baseball leagues. Hatfield designed the sneaker waiting for Jordan to comeback and hoping he would play in them.
The cordura nylon top of the sneaker was meant to give the Air Jordan XI lighter and more durable than the past sneakers. Further changes came with the use of a carbon fiber plates in the clear outsole, giving the shoe better torque when turning on the court. The favorite piece of the shoe that was known ever so famously of the shoe was its shiny leather mid and toebox. Patent leather was lightweight, when compared to genuine leather, and also tended not to stretch as much - a property to help keep the foot within the bounds of the shoebed during direction changes on the court. The shiny leather gave the XI a "formal" look - a fact when this shoe released, people would use them with their business suits instead of dress shoes.
The sneakers were only samples in 1996 when Jordan decided to come back in the NBA. Hatfield and Nike discouraged Michael Jordan playing in them, but when produced he wore them. Also to note, Jordan was also in violation of the league dress code by wearing the shoes, as his teammates wore all black sneakers. He was then fined $5,000 for not respecting the Bulls colorway policy. After the fining, Nike made him a pair of the shoes in a black/white/concord colorway for the series against Orlando. Jordan also wore this colorway in the movie Space Jam. A similar black/white/royal blue colorway was released to the public at the end of 2000. The colorway was changed for the public release because the concord purple had looked like royal blue on TV.
Jordan wore the Air Jordan XI model to help the Chicago Bulls claim the 1995-96 NBA Championship. The shoes received more media exposure when Michael Jordan wore the Air Jordan XI model in the 1996 animated movie "Space Jam". These shoes were eventually released in 2000 and re-released in 2009 with the nickname "Space Jams". The concord purple was changed to royal blue for the released versions of the shoe.
The Air Jordan XI was originally released from 1995-1996. It was retroed in 2000, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.
very good looking and extreamly comfortable. They may look like dress shoes but they are great for running and basketball too.
Review by Manfred
I took this shoe to footlocker & they stated that the sneakers was fake!
Review by GLUCOSE
Love these joints. they still look good to me
Review by Thomas
Great shoes!
Review by Gildas
nice shoes
Review by Piraux
I love the shoes
Review by Melanie
Good deal...authentic thanks sneakermaniaNY...
Review by lilou
Good product
Review by Villana
delivered in time and my daughter was super happy!
Review by Chloé
Fit
Review by Cliente
Jordan's fit good. Box was crushed /damaged during shipping. Overall happy with purchase!!
Review by Duke
It is perfect. My kids loved it
Review by babeau
It was just what I expected and the design was amazing... I can't complain. How to continue shopping on this website.
Review by Yvette
The shoes looked used, or worn by someone. They seem to be in good condition.
Review by E
Favorite shoes !!!
Review by Cole
Nice shoes
Review by King
Great
Review by JMR
Great socks.
Review by Expat
The boyfriend loved them...best bday gift he got! Timing was great...excellent service.
Review by Calvin
Awesome shoes, good quality and shipping.
Review by MAACHE
My favorite shoes EVER!!! Wanted to get them when they rereleased them, but never did. Needless to say, they're sold out everywhere unless you wanna pay crazy $$$. I found them here and I wasn't disappointed at all!
Review by napoleon