Air Jordan 8: Michael Jordan's Three-Peat Sneaker

Michael Jordan and The Bulls made history in 1993 when they completed their first ever three-peat. The Air Jordan 8 was the footwear of choice during that finals series with the Phoenix Suns and all eyes were on MJ's latests Air Jordans. Though there are no iconic moments or plays tied to the Air Jordan 8, it's still a very important shoe in Jordan's history. From the Breds to the Peapods, we are going to breakdown the history of the Air Jordan 8. Enjoy! -Bryan
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[@zombie7232]

The chrome 8s hold a special place in my heart as it was the first pair of Jordan’s I bough with my own money, love the color way and it was one of the first retros I ever bought too, forever a classic in my opinion

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Nothing like your first pair

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Should of been an OG

[@bryannforeman935]

Saw those sitting ON A SHELF IN FOOTLOCKER in Santa Monica for $99! Was a broke young man at the time so i had to pass unfortunately

[@aldrianca5328]

My most favorite Jordan of all time! We need these back

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Yeah man I’m dying for a retro of those Aquas or Breds

[@erikballa]

I can’t wait for the playoff 8s to return, those are my fav all time! I’ve had 2 pairs 🙌🏽

[@DylanLey]

Definitely one of the more unique Jordan designs from the 90s. It's cool to know that it's the shoe that capped off MJ's first 3-peat. I'd be lying if I said that I really liked the 8s, but I still respect the design overall. Great history video as always!

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They favorite ones in the pic

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I had the actual og's

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8's are the best 😊😅

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[@zajac8008]

As for me, the eights are phenomenal. I wore them for 8 years, they endured four seasons, riding a motorcycle, the fact that during the holidays a little bit with ventilation, but when it comes to the visual aspect, they are my favorite Jordan shoes

[@prestontubbs5668]

The Jordan 8s are One of my top favorite Jordan’s of all Time, they don’t get enough love like how they suppose to. I still have my South Beach’s that I got on sale at Hibbett’s a couple of years back.. I remember when I was a teen in high school my mother bought me a Pair of UNC 8s at the Flea market I knew they were fakes, but I was rocking them like retail pairs.. boy I miss em.. I just gotta cop the playoffs, Aqua’s & Bugs Bunnies. If Jordan Brand Release a UNC 8s colorway I would have to pick them up plus that shoe will sell like hotcakes. it’s truly a much needed colorway!!

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8s are the most underrated Jordans

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Thank you for the kind words my friend! Peace to all the top blokes in London ✌️

[@scottrichardson6864]

Honestly 5s and 8s are my favourite Jordan’s. the 8 is absolutely an underrated shoe!

[@NachoAverageFinds]

So underrated! I wish they would retro more of the famous colorways

[@scottrichardson6864]

@@NachoAverageFinds I agree! I would love to see some retros of the Bugs Bunny’s, Playoffs, Aquas and 3peats. It’s time Nike…

[@krob41]

So dope! I remember my dad getting me the playoffs on sale at Mervins in kindergarten. They were too big so I had to wait until the start of the next school year to wear them but I remember just being FASCINATED by the sock liner and sneaking into his room to just stare at them that summer. Another great video, respect bro!

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Man, I'm jealous you got to actually live through it. I was only 3 years old when these came out. Thanks for the story Kevin!

[@mavericklewis4392]

Shared great memories. 👍

[@MrIgnaxius]

The 8's, the bugs bunny in particular got a special place in my heart, those are my 1st retro pairs my mom got me back in 2004.

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Man! You're like the third person to tell me that story. A lot of people started out with 8s

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Thanks man! Means a lot my friend

[@oscara.garcia5136]

Man I've seen a lot of people hating on these shoes , I remember my grandparents taking me to foot locker in 1993 the Playoff ones had just being released I was deciding between those and the Shaq Attack from Reebok .... My grandpa looked at me with the shoe in hand and said Bro come on ..lol , I wore them until college . Just got me the Winterized versio of them Oh yeah .

[@mattlang8946]

Another dope vid. Appreciate the hard work you put into these. Keep em coming! Jordan 8s are super underrated in my opinion. Great sneaker to rock in the winter for sure. My favorite pair is the N7 Pendleton which was heavily slept on.

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Thanks Matt!

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Always a pleasure to watch your videos.

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Thank you man! You're an OG.You've been watching our videos for years and that means a lot dude.

[@jdavfnln]

mj scoring 55 in the finals was iconic and that shot he made at the buzzer against the cavs in 93 is pretty underrated too

[@wilder7198]

Another incredible video from NachoAverageFinds 🔥🔥🔥🔥 The Air Jordan 8 is my second favorite basketball shoe after the Air Jordan 7. I think the reason why this model doesn't get that much love is that they probably don't look good enough for the young generation of sneaker heads, or they look too crazy for them. Maybe you have to be born in time, or been there, to really love these crazy 90's shoes

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I agree with you. The shoes were very, very wild in the early 90's with all the colors, straps and other crazy features

[@NachoAverageFinds]

They’re also super bulky and heavy which I think turns some people off. It’s kind of boot like

[@IAmInfinitus208]

​@@NachoAverageFinds It really feels like a workboot!

[@the-experiment]

I think the shoe is very 90s-00s which is a nice look

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Super 90s! Especially the Aquas haha

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Here we go new NAF video!!! One of the most underrated Js out there that I need in my collection

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They need to retro those Aquas soon!

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I was just waiting!!!!!! Thanks!!

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this is why I watch this channel, i always learn new things about sneaker history.

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Glad you learned something new dude

[@coachskicks9964]

Great Vid. Aqua’s & Chromes I have I need the playoffs.

[@816to305]

You all make some of the best videos online. You give us basketball history, sneaker history, and sneaker design information. You can't find that anywhere else!!! Just bought some playoff 8's and wanted to know more about the history.

[@polong99]

Freaking love that low 8 look... Hoping that next year Jordan Brand would do the 2s move with 8s

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I get they feeling they will haha

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Glad you think so Donnie 🙏🙏

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@@Flyfam11 Got some more videos in the works as we speak. Appreciate you fam!

[@NShomebase]

At last, the 8 is here, enshrined in Nacho glory!

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Good vid per usual, 👍🏼 👌🏼

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Thank you G!

[@even_6026]

Man the 8’s are underrated for sure! I’m a fan of the Aqua’s and BRED colorway. Unfortunately I haven’t been able to get a pair my size yet. Hoping for a retro release in these colorways soon 🤞. Dope video as always! A little emotional 🥹 on my end as the cap of this 3-Peat was against my PHOENIX SUNS! ☀️ 🌵 ☄️

[@venom760518]

I had this 8's back then, the playoffs and the aquas og's both of them, and retros I have the chrome and OVO's black ones. The 8 is my favorite design of all time, just can't get enough of them

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[@diontukapua6277]

These vids are dope af and as for the 8s they have a special place in my ❤️ definitely my favourite is the Breds not the playoff version but the actual Bred colourway. Thanks for the history lessons and will waiting in anticipation for the next video!!!!

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Appreciate the love Dion 🙏🙏

[@cactusjack2264]

The Jordan 8’s is the epitome of the 90’s, from the colorful designs to the thickness of the shoe. Overall great shoe and I love my pair of Playoff 8’s I currently own, the only Jordan model I bought 3 times in 3 different color ways.

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[@rjc1999]

I'm so addicted to these videos right now I can't get enough. Next video couldl you do the Jordans he played with the Wizards like the the 17 18 etc. Would be interesting to see what Nike did with Jordans after his second retirement.

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That’s a fantastic idea. Thank you RJ!

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Dope content bro !

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[@LovetoAmused]

Wow the nostalgia for these jordans. I remember when I use to wear them back in highschool. Everyone was obsess with these.I had the playoffs and the aquas.

[@p1y2t3h4e5r]

No iconic moments? I believe he scored 55 in a finals game and averaged 41 for that finals series wearing them. Seems iconic enough to me. Love your videos.

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Bro!! Another great 1! How about that Savage PHX colorway lol

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Appreciate you man! Glad you enjoyed it

[@hanoman78]

My 1st and most favourite Jordans.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ifyouseekayou]

I started rewatching Boy Meets World and noticed in Season 1, Cory is always wearing the Bugs Bunny 8s. Makes sense bc the show came out at that time. You should post videos of tv shows featuring famous shoes next! Keep up the great work!

[@matthewbrennan6466]

Seinfeld wore some 7s in one episode. 😂

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That’s a great idea ! We have something similar in the works

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[@knotlaced9088]

Playoff 8s are so clean to me🔥🔥

[@rikXsavage]

Deff my favorite jordan of all time and the most comfortable out of all of them!

[@realkb64]

The 8's are one of my favorite Jordans

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It’s a good favorite J to have

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Love these shoes.

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Same Jerry

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[@matthewbrennan6466]

Great video. Seeing as these released when I was 16, I should have major nostalgia love for these, but they never did anything for me.

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Thanks for peeping the video anyway Matthew 🙏🙏

[@THE.HARE.JORDAN]

Been waiting forever on a air Jordan 8 videos let’s goooooooo🔥

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Enjoy it G!!

[@YungToneySnow]

My personal fav Jordan of all time 🙌🏾

[@aaronburrell3729]

I graduated high school that year and was a major bulls fan. Good times.

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Indeed good times Aaron

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I didn’t know you used to skate!! That’s awesome man, i never battled athletes foot though 😂 keep up the good content my dude these videos really resonate with me!

[@MOET02]

The 8s were my first pair (black and chrome) so these always have a special place in my heart so being able to grab the playoffs yesterday with all the OG branding was truly as my boss put it “nirvana on earth..” 😂😂

[@SupThomas]

just copped the playoffs! great video to brush up on the history

[@MrAce-lm8es]

Currently wearing proudly my Regular Season "Bugs Bunnys". They're so comfortable!

[@JazzyJeff910]

Great video. This shoe definitely had a memorable moment. The and 1 circus shot over Barkley in game 4.

[@Djacedeuce]

My favorite Jordan. I remember my dad got me the chromes in HS and I wore them until the sole split.

[@daniels.495]

My first pair that I bought was the 2013 playoff 8 ❤

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My favorite of all-time Aqua 8’s 🙏🏾💨

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Too clean

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The 8 lows are pretty well done for a complicated model to make a low of. IMO, better than the low 5,6, & 7s. One of my favorite Jordan lows.

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I can’t do them but Definitely better than the 5s or 6s

[@AwakenUniverse]

Jordan 8’s are my favorite of all time. Not a big sneaker-head but they are awesome. My go to pairs always mesmerized by the design, when I was younger couldn’t afford them. lol Now I have at least 5 different colorways. 🎉

[@Countduk005]

I was so stuck on the 6s🔥back in the day , that I didn't notice other Jordan releases, till the Space Jam 11s 🤷🏽‍♂️

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That’s not a bad thing haha

[@ethandew1768]

Most underrated Jordan

[@armandgale9731]

The best colorway is truly the three peat seeing its whole significance

[@NachoAverageFinds]

The Aquas are the best ones imo

[@aceleone215]

The Q Rich.&.Kobe 8’s Were Both Craaaazy..!!

[@shady2493]

I just got my Rui Black Samurai man what a underrated shoe definitely going for the top 10 best of the year

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Love some 8s just recently got the Ruis quality is amazing would love some OGs especially playoffs

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Haha 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@alexandruciocirlau2428]

My first pair of J's were the Tinker 8's , just after they launched. Back then , I didn't truly know who Jordan was ( which I know might sound wierd to Americans but , y'know , post comunism countries didn't really develop in such a manner as to allow or even give importance to such things , anyway thats not the point )but god damn if they didn't scream quality. The design just , Idk , instantlycaptured me , they looked so distinct , so special. It was literally love on first sight. I still have em , they're a size smaller then my true size but since i wore them so much ( and also forced the insole out ) I can still fit them. Fav Jordans by far.

[@NachoAverageFinds]

That’s an amazing man. It’s crazy how you got attached to the shoes even before knowing anything about Mj or what he did. Epic story!

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@@NachoAverageFinds yep , then came around the six rings , and I guess these two pairs launched me into sneaker culture . You are one of the first channels I ever watched, and i was so surprised you didn't have 100k + subscribers already. You are making great content and honestly, this summer i plan to be joining in on the fun of making youtube sneaker videos too

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Oooooooooooooo I can see the vid now. 9’s are next!

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Those Q. Rich's are clean asf!!

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Crazy

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[@rudyacosta645]

Love ur history videos!!! Funny …i had been collecting D.Wade shoes for years before I bought my first Jordans…and they were J8 South Beach!!!Now ive collected more than 300 prs of just Jordans!!😝😝

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300 pairs! sheesh dude. That's a massive collection. Congrays Rudy!

[@rudyacosta645]

@@NachoAverageFinds thats just Jordans ive collected that same amount of other “basketball signature shoes “💪🏻💪🏻

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I love this AJ8 Playoff the most, actually the first Js my mom buyed for me, when I get my first Job I copped my self the Aquas joint.. When they remade it, I get the P-Pods and after that another Aquas that I'm still have it..

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We need to have the OGs retroed ASAP 🤞

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NEED those Aqua joints

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Tnx man

[@ljavery10]

Ik this old but im surprised u didn't mention the orange blaze ones..those fire..

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Athletes Foot Crew 💯

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😂😂

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Still rocking the aqua 8s, the only OG Jordan I managed to get

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I’m jealous man!

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Love the 8 lows six grade court killers along with the 14’s

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I been watching you the last 2 years never seen one of your older videos.... bring back the switching up the pants look???

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The 8's are grossly underrated.

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I love Jordan 8’s tbh ..one of my favorite shoe besides the Nike air max cb2

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Love the Air Max CB 2

[@334BamaDave]

@@NachoAverageFinds likewise brother ..which is your Best colorway

[@ThaTGanGTV]

8’s are my favorite retro have been since ‘03

[@dmercy8477]

I'm not a huge fan of the 8s but it still has some fire color ways. It is just as slept on as the 7 and 2. My favorite Jordan Shoes are the 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, & 14. The rest I'm not a huge fan of. I am looking forward to the video of the Jordan 9 next.

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Jordan 9 video is n the works my friend. Thanks for watching G!

[@dingo.D]

Love the 8's

[@TheRetroManRandySavage]

I'd put of buying the J8's ever since they released in 93 (I normally only collect J's 2 through to 7). But last year I just thought "what the hell" lol. And so I bought the aqua as I'd actually always liked the colourway. Gotta say, it was a great decision. I couldn't believe how beautiful they was in hand. And the comfort is really good (although not as comfortable as the J7 with that full foot air bladder). I also bought the j8 low chrome from the mid 2000's. Absolutely stunning shoe. I really hope that low gets another retro. But yeah, back to the j8 aqua. It's now probably one of my favourite silhouettes. I try to wear it atleast once a month. 🙏🏻👊

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Wow most people Ive heard complain about the comfort of the 8. Hearing you say they're comfy makes me want a pair of Aquas even more. Hoping they'll retro them sooner than later! Appreciate you ! OooooooOOO YeahhhhhHHHhhh

[@TheRetroManRandySavage]

@@NachoAverageFinds I understand people saying that it's s a step down in comfort compared to the 7's. But I still find them comfortable. Not only the cushioning, but around your feet too. Infact they feel amazing around the foot. It's like sliding your feet into a silky padded glove. I highly recommend them. Ten thousand years as the intercontinental champion, oooooh yeeeah dig it! 💪😂

[@mikeynikey7908]

People need to show more love to the 8s, my second favorite model next to the 6s, crazy that i choose the 8s over 1s 4s or 3s, but that cross strap and the model is just unique, just different from other models

[@christopherkelly577]

I sold my aqua 8s (the last retro with the sparkly midsole). Regret it! Hard times but, they were comfortable and looked cool. Might try get them if/when they do them again..

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Man! I'd big time regret it too. Those are kind of like grails to me. Hopefully they retro this year...

[@fil23ralliart]

Had the Teals, wish I still had them. Would love a pair of those lows though