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| 👟 Sneaker Release Info | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Jordan Brand |
| Model | Air Jordan 8 |
| Colorway | Knicks |
| Style Code | IX8479-010 |
| Release Date | December 15, 2026 |
| Available At | SNKRS, Jordan Brand Retailers |
The Air Jordan 8 “Knicks” is a December 2026 release that taps into one of the greatest rivalries in basketball history. IX8479-010. The Jordan vs Knicks battles of the 90s were legendary, and this colorway honors that era with the Knicks’ team colors on the AJ8 silhouette.
The AJ8 is one of the most distinctive Jordan retros. The cross-strap, the aggressive lines, the chenille tongue patch. It is a 90s design that looks like it was built for battle. The Knicks colorway uses blue, orange, and white accents on a black base, giving the shoe a tough, competitive look.
Michael Jordan’s battles against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden are the stuff of legend. The 1992 playoffs. The 1993 playoffs. Patrick Ewing, John Starks, Charles Oakley. Those games were wars, and Jordan always seemed to rise to the occasion.
The AJ8 Knicks colorway is the kind of retro that connects basketball history with sneaker culture. It is not just a shoe. It is a story about a rivalry that defined a decade.
December 2026 via SNKRS and Jordan Brand retailers.
