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Air Jordan VIII

1992-1993

Air Jordan VIII, designed by Tinker Hatfield], was introduced in early 1993 and worn by Michael Jordan during the 1992–93 NBA season. Internal production coding on early examples indicates manufacturing dating to late 1992, preceding the model’s on-court debut and associated promotional imagery. Early appearances document initial production runs prior to full retail standardization, with minor variations observed across early-issued pairs.

Jordan first wore the Air Jordan VIII at the outset of 1993, with consistent use throughout the regular season and into the postseason. The model remained in rotation through the 1993 NBA Finals, during which Jordan secured his third consecutive NBA championship, with multiple pairs documented across sustained in-game wear during this period.

Model Summary

Air Jordan VIII

Audit in Progress

Total Documented Examples

Publicly Sold Examples

Privately Held Examples

Archive Updated May 28, 2026

Verification Summary

Method	Count	Public	Private	Status
Photo Matched	3	3	0	⏳
Coding Verified	2	2	0	⏳

Unlike jerseys, footwear is documented by model, use, and method of verification rather than population accounting.

Methodology & Identification

Footwear identification within the archive extends beyond direct visual comparison. Analysis incorporates model chronology, production coding, material behavior, and player-specific wear patterns observed across game imagery and surviving examples.

Particular attention is given to structural deformation during use, including creasing patterns, lace tension habits, and outsole or mid-sole stress responses resulting from Jordan’s movement and play style.

Final identification is determined through the convergence of these characteristics rather than any single matching detail.

Documented Examples

Known Air Jordan VIII Record

The following entries represent documented Air Jordan VIII examples associated with Michael Jordan across the early development, promotional, charitable, and competitive use phases of the model. Each record combines construction details, sale history, and archive research.

Air Jordan VIII attributed to game wear verse Detroit.

Archive ReferencePair A

Production Code920112FT2

Size13 L / 13 R

Worn during Jordan's last regular season home game at Chicago Stadium.

Public Sale

Auction House:Infinite Auctions
Sale Date: November 22, 2025
Lot #: 11
Sale Price: $21,248

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Photo Match Details

Photo-Matched: Yes
Games Photo-Matched: 1
Photo-Matched By:MJA

Research & Provenance

A letter of provenance accompanies these shoes from Brian Kuhn a former ticket agent for the Chicago Bulls.
The shoes were sold previously with an apparent verification and were not deemed conclusive.
Through archive research and additional negatives and film the shoes are now conclusive to the April 22 game.

Air Jordan VIII attributed to the postseason.

Archive ReferencePair B

Production Code9301032FT2

Size13 L / 13 R

Worn during the 1993 Eastern Conference Finals.

Public Sale

Auction House:PWCC Market Place
Sale Date: February 18, 2023
Lot #: 2
Sale Price: $192,000

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Photo Match Details

Photo-Matched: Yes
Games Photo-Matched: 1
Photo-Matched By:SIA, Resolution Photomatching

Research & Provenance

A letter of provenance accompanies these shoes from Robert Scarpetti, part of Michael's security team.

Air Jordan VIII worn in 1993.

Archive ReferencePair C

Production Code930112FT2

Size13 L / 13 R

Worn during a 47 point, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and a 5 steal performance.

Public Sale

Auction House:Grey Flannel Auctions
Sale Date: Live
Lot #: 4
Sale Price: $

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Photo Match Details

Photo-Matched: No
Games Photo-Matched: 0
Photo-Matched By:None

Research & Provenance

A letter of provenance accompanies these shoes from Randy Shepard, Michael's long time childhood friend. The letter states that after the game Jordan signed and personalized these sneakers for Randy.
Independent archive research is underway and archive images have been scanned via negatives from this particular game.

Air Jordan VIII worn in the playoffs.

Archive ReferencePair D

Production Code9301032FT2

Size13 L / 13 R

Worn during game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals

Public Sale

Auction House:Weiss Auctions
Sale Date: May 28, 2026
Lot #: 100
Sale Price: $436,600

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Photo Match Details

Photo-Matched: Yes
Games Photo-Matched: 1
Photo-Matched By: SIA

Research & Provenance

The shoes were obtained by the current owner, a longtime sports reporter and close personal friend of Charles Oakley and Michael Jordan.

Air Jordan VIII attributed to Michael Jordan.

Archive ReferencePair E

Production CodeBBMBL3-920916 FTA

Size13 L / 13 R

Early promo sample AJ VII Aqua, made for Michael Jordan and worn for testing during a tennis match.

Public Sale

Auction:Ebay
Sale Date: September 13, 2023
Sale Price: $7,800

Photo Match Details

Photo-Matched: None
Games Photo-Matched: 0
Photo-Matched By: None

Research & Provenance

The shoes were give to Michael Jordan by Nike, per request of Tinker Hatfield. Once worn by Michael Jordan they were donated by Tinker Hatfield to the previous owner.
Our independent research can place these shoes to be one of the earliest known examples in this color, made much earlier than the scheduled release and first public appearances.

Air Jordan VIII

Air Jordan VIII

Known Air Jordan VIII Record

1993 Air Jordan VIII - White | Black | True Red

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1993 Air Jordan VIII - Black | True Red

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1993 Air Jordan VIII - White | Black | True Red

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1993 Air Jordan VIII - Black | True Red

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1993 Air Jordan VIII - Black | Bright Concord | Aqua

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