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If the Air Jordan 8 'Bugs Bunny' is Spider-Man's traditional blue and red costume, the Air Jordan 8 'Reflections of a Champion' is a slick alternate that makes you neglect the original. As predominantly grey sneakers go, you'll be hard-pressed to find one fresher than this one. What's with the cost, lore and availability? Let's talk sneakers.
Key Facts at a Glance
Sneaker | Air Jordan 8 Retro SP 'Reflections of a Champion' |
Colorway | Reflect Silver / Hyper Blue / True Red |
Style code | CI4073-001 |
Released | June 8, 2019 |
Retail | $225 |
Pack | Air Jordan 6, 7 and 8, sold separately |
Where Can You Buy the Air Jordan 8 'Reflections of a Champion'?
Resale only. It sold out through SNKRS and Jordan retailers in 2019 and there is no 2026 retro on the calendar.
Check GOAT and StockX first. Footlocker Canada ran a shock drop on it in 2022, so retailer restocks are not impossible.
What Makes This Retro Stand Out?
The entire upper is 3M. Jordan Brand took the Bugs Bunny colorway and replaced the white leather with reflective material, keeping the chenille tongue patch and chromed buckles.
It photographs unlike anything else in the 8 line. It also creases like crazy, which is the trade you are making.
Why Does It Still Matter?
The pack honored MJ's first three-peat, one shoe per ring, and the 8 covers 1993 against Barkley's 62-win Suns.
Tinker Hatfield's 8 was also the first Jordan with no Nike branding on the upper. Wrapping that shoe in silver was a bolder call than it looks.
Should You Buy the Air Jordan 8 'Reflections of a Champion' (2019)?
If you already own an Aqua or a Playoff, yes. This is the 8 you wear when you want the pair to do the talking.
If reflective sneakers are not your thing, the Island Green 5 will tell you quickly. Grey is a commitment.
