Rui Hachimura's Air Jordan 8 Is Finally Releasing in May

Washing Wizards forward Rui Hachimura's Air Jordan 8 colorway is releasing in May 2022. Click here for an official look and the release details.

Air Jordan 8 Retro SE 'Rui Hachimura' DO2496 700 (Pair)
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Air Jordan 8 Retro SE 'Rui Hachimura' DO2496 700 (Pair)

Jordan Brand has already given Rui Hachimura several PE makeups of some of its most recent performance Air Jordans, and soon, the Washington Wizards forward is also getting a special colorway on the Retro front.

Leaked images from @Kangofmemphis reveal a first look at Hachimura’s forthcoming Air Jordan 8 release. The shoe wears an all-brown color scheme on the upper with crackled leather on both the base and the cross straps at the midfoot. The tongue also features Hachimura’s Kanji-inspired samurai logo, which was designed by his mother in honor of his family’s name. The shoe comes with special packaging and the lid features a graphic of Hachimura dunking on two defenders.

As of now, the release details for Hachimura’s Air Jordan 8 have yet to be announced by the brand but stay tuned to Sole Collector for official updates in the weeks ahead.

UPDATE (11/11/21): Official images of Hachimura’s forthcoming Air Jordan 8 colorway have surfaced, which implies that the shoe could be hitting stores soon. Keep it locked to Sole Collector for updates.

UPDATE (05/10/22): Jordan Brand has officially confirmed on the SNKRS release calendar that Hachimura’s Air Jordan 8 colorway will be released via the app on May 23 for $225. Grab a closer look at the shoe below.

Air Jordan 8 Retro SE 'Rui Hachimura' DO2496 700 (Lateral)
Air Jordan 8 Retro SE 'Rui Hachimura' DO2496 700 (Medial)
Air Jordan 8 Retro SE 'Rui Hachimura' DO2496 700 (Top)
Air Jordan 8 Retro SE 'Rui Hachimura' DO2496 700 (Heel)
Air Jordan 8 Retro SE 'Rui Hachimura' DO2496 700 (Tongue)
Air Jordan 8 Retro SE 'Rui Hachimura' DO2496 700 (Toe)
Air Jordan 8 Retro SE 'Rui Hachimura' DO2496 700 (Heel)
Air Jordan 8 Retro SE 'Rui Hachimura' DO2496 700 (Insole)
Air Jordan 8 Retro SE 'Rui Hachimura' DO2496 700 (Box)
Air Jordan 8 Retro SE 'Rui Hachimura' DO2496 700 (Box)
Air Jordan 8 Retro SE 'Rui Hachimura' DO2496 700 (Shoelaces)

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