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When Michael Jordan won his third NBA Finals in 1993 (defeating Charles Barkley and the Phoenix Suns), it would be his last championship for a few years due to retiring from the pro basketball. Before he started his short-lived career in baseball, MJ was at the top of the NBA with a “three-peat” in his career and a pair of now-iconic Nike Air Jordan 8 sneakers on his feet.
And more than 30 years later, Nike is rereleasing the Air Jordan 8 Retro “White and True Red” sneakers on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT.
Priced at $235, the Nike Air Jordan 8 Retro “White and True Red” sneakers are rubber sole adds to their cushioning with a look that’s clean and retro, especially with very ’90s accents and cross straps across the uppers. The sneakers are also lightweight and made from a blend of real and synthetic leather paired with a fabric upper for durability.
In addition, the signature shoes feature Michael Jordan’s No. 23 is on the top strap, while the “Jumpman” logo can be found at the bottom of each sole. The silhouette is just iconic, as these sneakers come in a white, true red and black colorway.
And if you’re a Nike Member, you can get free shipping on orders over $50 and more. But if you’re not a member, then your order has to be more than $75 to get free shipping.
You can sign up to be a Nike Member to get benefits from the sports apparel retailer, such as free shipping, expert advice on sports and style, exclusive experiences, early access to new drops, special discounts and deals, no receipt returns and much more. Sign up is free for those with an email address.
Available on Saturday, Dec. 20 for $215, the Nike Air Jordan 8 Retro “White and True Red” sneakers are unisex and come in various sizes. The shoes also come in sizes for big kids, little kids and babies with prices starting at $90 at Nike.com.
