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I remember back in 93 I had the OG BLK Charcoals and my best friend next door neighbor came outside with the aqua 8s. I was so jealous that I didnt get them first. Then, a kid at school also got the aqua 8s.
IMO 8s never had a chance to cook.When the white/red 8s dropped in early 1993 they (at the time) looked just like the Hares and Cardinal 7s that came out a few months earlier. 7s were still very popular from the dream team domination buzz. The confusing thing about that marketing plan is that Warner BrothersXJordan commercials were running for both models at this time. I can remember watching SNICK seeing a AJ7 one commercial break then seeing a AJ8 commercial minutes later. Also at this time in 1993 Huraches and Barkleys were more popular Nike models than Air Jordan. Air Max Force and Air Max 93 were the "expensive/show off" then. The Air Raids were a more affordable choice also. Playoff 8s sold well but I clearly remember Aquas sitting all the way until 1994. Jordan IXs came out in fall of 93 and the 8s time in the sun was done like that.
My mom took me to the mall, and like AN IDIOT, I chose to get some PAYLESS VOIT GOLD SERIES sneakers because they had a big air bubble on the back lol.
I wouldnt get my hands on a pair of aqua 8s until I copped off Flightclub back in 2010.