Jordan 8 Retro Aqua (2025)

Air Jordan 8 Retro 'Aqua' (2025)

The Air Jordan 8 'Aqua' is one of three original colorways from the model's 1993 debut, designed by Tinker Hatfield. Unlike the Bulls-aligned colorways released that year, the 'Aqua' stood apart as a non-Chicago palette — worn by Michael Jordan during the 1993 NBA All-Star Game, where he scored 30 points. After retro appearances in 2007 and 2015, the 2025 release marks the colorway's first return in a decade, arriving in full family sizing.

The upper combines black nubuck with iron grey suede overlays, restoring the color-blocking of the original 1993 build. Aquatone and Bright Concord accents sweep across the midsole, while a chenille tri-tone Jumpman patch anchors the padded tongue. The signature crossover midfoot strap system and inner bootie construction — hallmarks of Hatfield's AJ8 design — remain intact alongside full-length Nike Air cushioning in both heel and forefoot.

Details

• Style Code: 305381-006
• Colorway: Black / True Red / Iron Grey / Bright Concord / Aquatone
• Release Date: July 19, 2025
• Upper: Black nubuck with iron grey suede overlays
• Tongue: Padded with chenille tri-tone Jumpman patch
• Closure: Crossover midfoot strap system with inner bootie sleeve
• Cushioning: Full-length Nike Air (heel and forefoot)
• Outsole: Rubber with graphic detailing
• Designer: Tinker Hatfield
• Product Line: Air Jordan