Key Details
Price: $215Style Code: 305381-007Release Date: August 29, 2026
- The 2026 Air Jordan 8 “Chrome” released on August 29, 2026; Nike lists the adult pair at $215.
- The black-and-chrome colorway first released in 2003 and was reissued in 2015, making this its third run.
- Kids’ sizes released the same day: $165 grade school, $105 preschool and $90 toddler.
The Air Jordan 8 “Chrome” released August 29, 2026 for $215, bringing the chrome 8s back for the first time since 2015. It’s a general release with full family sizing, dressed in Black/Light Graphite/White with the model’s crossover straps and chrome-toned hardware.
The “Chrome” carries real history. It first arrived in 2003 as one of the earliest Air Jordan 8 retros, and Kobe Bryant famously laced it up for road games during the 2003 playoffs while he was between signature deals. Jordan Brand brought it back once before, in 2015, and that pair turned into a quiet grail thanks to its clean, almost minimalist palette. This latest run continues a heavy stretch of Air Jordan 8 activity, following recent reissues we covered like the “Aqua” and the “Bugs Bunny”. For everything dropping across the line, our Air Jordan 8 hub tracks each new colorway, and our Air Jordan release dates calendar covers the rest of the lineup.
The Air Jordan 8 “Chrome” Design
The 2026 “Chrome” combines a dark upper with contrasting grey-and-white details. Nike specifies a mix of real and synthetic leather, textiles and perforations. The familiar crossover straps sit over an inner sleeve, while Nike Air cushioning in the heel and forefoot and a rubber outsole complete the construction.
Air Jordan 8 “Chrome” Release Date and Retail Price
The Air Jordan 8 “Chrome” released on August 29, 2026 through Nike SNKRS and Jordan Brand retailers. Nike’s official product listing puts the adult pair at $215. Kids’ sizes released the same day: grade school for $165, preschool for $105 and toddler for $90.
Air Jordan 8 “Chrome”
Color: Black/Light Graphite/White
Style Code: 305381-007
Release Date: August 29, 2026
Status: Released
Price: $215
Where to Buy the Chrome 8s
As a general release, the chrome 8s landed at a long list of shops on launch day, so sizes may still turn up at the retailers below. Stock varies by store and size, and we haven’t seen a restock date from Nike. If your size is gone, StockX lists the 2026 pair on resale.
Original August 29 launch retailers (check each link for current availability):
WSS (10am ET)
JD Sports (10am ET)
Finish Line (10am ET)
Scheels (10am ET)
Champs (10am ET)
Footlocker (10am ET)
Shiekh (10am ET)
Nike US (10am ET)
The History Behind the “Chrome”
The Air Jordan 8 debuted in 1993 and carried Michael Jordan through his third straight title, but the “Chrome” itself is a retro-era creation. When it surfaced in 2003, it was one of the first non-original Air Jordan 8 colorways to reach shelves, and its understated black-and-silver scheme quickly stood out. Kobe Bryant’s playoff run in the pair only added to the lore. The 2015 reissue cemented its status, and at $215 the 2026 version keeps the same blueprint while slotting into a long line of Air Jordan 8 retros, including the 2023 “Playoffs” and the rest of the releases in our Air Jordan 8 archive.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the chrome 8s release?
The Air Jordan 8 “Chrome” released August 29, 2026 through Nike SNKRS and Jordan Brand retailers as a general release.
How much are the Air Jordan 8 “Chrome” sneakers?
Adult pairs retail for $215. Grade school sizes cost $165, preschool $105 and toddler $90.
Is the 2026 Air Jordan 8 “Chrome” a retro?
Yes. The black-and-chrome colorway first released in 2003 and returned in 2015, so the 2026 pair is its third release.
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Older pair shown below
