This 2003 Retro Classic Returns Next Week

When Air Jordan 8 “Chrome” hit the scene on May 3, 2003, who knew it would become a cult favorite?

The black nubuck and silver “Retro+” model – denoting its place outside the original three AJ8 colorways – didn’t sell out on release day. But as good sizes disappeared, sentiment on various sneaker forums seemed to unite around one thought – ‘We shouldn’t have slept on Chromes!’

Kobe Bryant lacing the Chrome 8 during his 2002-03 sneaker free agency season didn’t hurt the shoe’s profile, either.

While wallets might be running dry between Air Jordan 6 Maroon last weekend, and Air Jordan 11 72-10 and the Public School collabs this weekend, don’t bet on this go-round of Chrome 8s collecting too much dust.

Air Jordan 8 “Chrome”
Color: Black/Chrome
Style Code: 305381-003
Release Date: December 19, 2015
Price: $190

Source: Kix Square