The Air Jordan 8 Retro Knicks Arrives Just in Time for the Holidays

Published September 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Quick Facts

Starting with black nubuck on the entire base, the Knicks jersey color combo mixes in orange on the midsole supports and blue with black and orange splashes on the heel stabilizer
The “23” logo in the center of the straps features orange surrounded by a blue-stitched outline, with more blue on the outsole and a soft terry tongue logo in blue and orange
The Air Jordan 8 Retro Knicks will be released December 24, 2026

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The New York Knicks are back. If you sell a kidney or two, you might be able to afford a seat at MSG this season, where the reigning champs will try their best to keep the winning vibes stoked. Whether you’re watching in the stands or at home, last season’s championship run has spurred enough Knicks gear to stock every shoebox apartment from Brooklyn to Staten Island.

A Christmas Eve Miracle for Knicks Fans

The Air Jordan 8 Retro Knicks is the latest piece of Knicks merch from the Jordan Brand team, opting for blue and orange accents on a black base instead of a true licensed collab. Finishing up a year of sparse but significant Air Jordan 8 Retro drops, the Knicks colorway popped up on our radar last month and now arrives with a full image set ahead of its holiday drop.

Starting with black nubuck on the entire base, the Knicks jersey color combo mixes in orange on the midsole supports and blue with black and orange splashes on the heel stabilizer. The “23” logo in the center of the straps features orange surrounded by a blue-stitched outline, with more blue on the outsole and a soft terry tongue logo in blue and orange.

Air Jordan 8 Retro Knicks Release Details

The Air Jordan 8 Retro Knicks will be released December 24, 2026, through Nike and select Jordan retailers in-store and online. Available in adult sizes, the retail price is set at $215. For all the latest Air Jordan news and drop info, download the Sole Retriever App.