Retail Price: $215 Release Date: July 19, 2025 Sizing: Full-Family Colorway: Black/True Red-Flint Grey-Bright Concord Style Code: 305381-006 Where To Buy: https://goat.sjv.io/xLoBMx
The Air Jordan 8 “Aqua” makes a triumphant return in Summer 2025, staying true to the original colorway that helped define MJ’s final championship three-peat. Dropping July 19, 2025, this retro brings back all the signature details—black nubuck upper, aqua and concord midsole hits, and of course, the iconic chenille tongue patch that sets the AJ8 apart from every other model in the Jordan line.
This release also features grey suede overlays, midfoot cross straps, and the unmistakable multicolor heel graphic—making it a near one-to-one recreation of the pair worn by MJ during the 1993 NBA All-Star Game. Whether you missed out on the 2007 or 2015 retros, or you’re just looking to relive that early '90s magic, the 2025 version delivers nostalgia with elevated materials and full family sizing.
First released in 1993, the Air Jordan 8 “Aqua” broke all the rules with a design that was unapologetically bold—just like MJ during that season. Known for its dual crossover straps, chenille tongue logo, and multilayered build, the AJ8 was the last silhouette MJ wore before his first retirement. The “Aqua” debuted during the 1993 NBA All-Star Game, where Jordan dropped 30 points in a pair that was as flashy as his stat line.
After its original run, the “Aqua” colorway didn’t return until 2007, followed by another retro in 2015 as part of Jordan Brand’s 30th anniversary. Now, nearly a decade later, it’s back once again—clean, classic, and built for both collectors and new-gen fans.
