{"id":283342,"date":"2024-07-09T11:01:30","date_gmt":"2024-07-09T03:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/?p=283342"},"modified":"2025-07-07T17:19:50","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T09:19:50","slug":"nike-air-jordan-8-aqua-release-date-price-where-to-buy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/2024\/07\/09\/nike-air-jordan-8-aqua-release-date-price-where-to-buy\/","title":{"rendered":"Nike Air Jordan 8 \u201cAqua\u201d [Release Date\/Price\/Where to Buy]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>[Update 7 July 2025] The Air Jordan 8 \u201cAqua\u201d will arrive earlier than expected on 19 July, months ahead of its initial September release date. Find them on Nike SNKRS on D-Day, priced at US$215. In the meantime, check out the official images of the pair in the gallery above!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[Update 3 Jul 2025] More detailed images of the Air Jordan 8 \u201cAqua\u201d have emerged this time courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jaythesneakerguy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">@jaythesneakerguy<\/a>. Check them out in the gallery above!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[Update 24 Jun 2025] In-hand images of the Nike Air Jordan 8 &#8220;Aqua&#8221; (2025) have surfaced via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sneakergoodsmiami\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">@sneakergoodsmiami<\/a>. Check them out in the gallery above, and be sure to cop via the SNKRDUNK App post drop date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[Update 15 Jan 2025] A firm release date for the Nike Air Jordan 8 &#8220;Aqua&#8221; (2025) has emerged. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/zsneakerheadz\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">@zsneakerheadz<\/a>, the pair is expected to be released on 27 September via Nike brick-and-click stores. Stay tuned to SNKRDUNK Magazine for the latest news and updates on your favorite sneaker drops!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[Update 19 Dec 2024] Fresh stills of the upcoming Nike Air Jordan 8 &#8216;Aqua&#8217; (2025) have surfaced, courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/prm.cotd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">@prm.cotd<\/a>. The release date for this pair has reportedly been pushed back to July 2025 from its original May 2025 schedule. Check out the images in the gallery and stay tuned to SNKRDUNK Magazine when the official visuals drop!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"45\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20104413\/Untitled-9-e1658285982845.webp\" alt=\"LINE\" class=\"wp-image-21980\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20104413\/Untitled-9-e1658285982845.webp 1200w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20104413\/Untitled-9-e1658285982845-300x11.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20104413\/Untitled-9-e1658285982845-1024x38.webp 1024w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20104413\/Untitled-9-e1658285982845-768x29.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20104413\/Untitled-9-e1658285982845-282x11.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer 2025 will see the return of the Air Jordan 8 &#8220;Aqua&#8221;\u2014the iconic shoe worn by Michael Jordan during the 1993 NBA All-Star Game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The AJ8 &#8220;Aqua&#8221; boasts a design that&#8217;s both familiar and fresh. The upper is crafted from premium nubuck, offering a luxurious feel. Pops of color throughout the shoe, including the tri-tone chenille Jumpman on the tongue, add a touch of personality that nods to the original AJ8 design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inspired by Tinker Hatfield&#8217;s innovative Air Raid silhouette, the Nike Air Jordan 8 &#8220;Aqua&#8221; also features a midfoot strap for enhanced stability. This complements the shoe&#8217;s inner bootie system, providing a locked-in fit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As one of the three original colorways that debuted in 1993, the Nike Air Jordan 8 &#8220;Aqua&#8221; is definitely a sought-after silhouette. Keep it locked to SNKRDUNK Magazine as we bring more details your way in due time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Images via Nike<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also dropping in Summer 2025: the <a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/2024\/07\/08\/summer-2025-trophy-room-x-nike-air-jordan-6-release-date-price\/?slide=right\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trophy Room x Nike Air Jordan 6<\/a>. 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Find them on Nike SNKRS on D-Day, priced at US$215. In the meantime, check out the official images of the pair in the gallery above! 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