It was the first Air Jordan sneaker to feature no Nike or Swoosh logo anywhere on the sneaker previous models still had it on the insoles, although the shoes did come in a Nike shoebox. Additionally, Exclusive Access does not mean a pair is reserved for in a member's size, but rather assures first chance at the product. Inspired by the light pink hues of bubble gum, this women's exclusive features a mix of matte nubuck and patent leather. The bubble gum reference inspires subtle detailing, including a printed bubble gum splat on the bottom of the outsole. As is the case with the Jordan 1 Low's OG variant, NIKE AIR Nike SB Dunk High branding on the top of the tongue also favors the rich navy hue that contrasts the bulk of the Black makeup found throughout the shoe's top-half. And this is a rather apt comparison, as the Nike Dunk High Infrared mimics everything but the older shoe's green accents. Compared to many of Jordan Brand's favorites - such as the AJ1 and AJ4 - the Air Jordan 8 rarely receives much attention. Every game, I write on my shoes, 'Be Legendary,' which is what Kobe signed on my shoes back in 2016, says Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker. Following the Taxi and Metallic Gold drops of earlier this year, Jordan Brand now directs its attention to a lifestyle-friendly colorway that would be downright irresistible on a standard pair of Jordan 12s. Pitch-dark colored nubuck set the stage for a mix of boldly-accented branding and Custom Nike Dunks midsole detailing, as well as the uncommon contrasting Citrus stitching found across all of the upper's overlays.
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