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.
- Style 305381-007 brings back the black-and-chrome colorway, first released in 2003 and reissued in 2015.
- Original launch links are retained below; current stock depends on the retailer and size.
The Air Jordan 8 “Chrome” returned in 2026 with a black upper, grey-and-white accents and the model’s crossover straps. The recorded release date is August 29, 2026, with an adult retail price of $215. Nike identifies the colorway as Black/Light Graphite/White and the style as 305381-007.
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 the wider Air Jordan catalog 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. Nike’s official product listing identifies the adult pair as style 305381-007 with a $215 retail price. Check individual retailers for current sizes; the launch date does not establish today’s stock.
Air Jordan 8 “Chrome”
Color: Black/Light Graphite/White
Style Code: 305381-007
Release Date: August 29, 2026
Price: $215
WHERE TO BUY
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 year stacked with Air Jordan 8 retros, including the recent “Playoffs” and the rest of the releases in our Air Jordan 8 archive.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Air Jordan 8 "Chrome" release?
The 2026 Air Jordan 8 “Chrome” released on August 29, 2026, with an adult retail price of $215. Current availability varies by retailer and size.
What is the Air Jordan 8 "Chrome"?
It is the black, grey and white Air Jordan 8 colorway first released in 2003 and reissued in 2015 and 2026. Nike lists the 2026 adult style as 305381-007.
How much does the Air Jordan 8 "Chrome" cost?
Nike lists the adult Air Jordan 8 “Chrome” at $215. The recorded launch date is August 29, 2026.
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Older pair shown below
