If you love the iconic Air Jordan 4 UNDFTD, then you might be interested in the Air Jordan 8 'Take Flight.' The colorways are very similar and the vibe is nearly identical. Call me crazy, but I could make the argument the 8s are better than the 4s in this instance. Let's talk sneakers.
Key Facts at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
Shoe |
Air Jordan 8 Retro |
Colorway |
Sequoia/Black-Wolf Grey-Max Orange |
Style code |
305381-305 |
Release date |
January 28, 2017 |
Retail |
$190 |
GS style code |
305368-305 |
Upper |
Neoprene and leather, a first for the model |
Inspiration |
Military bomber jackets, with the palette drawn from the Air Jordan 9 "Olive" |
Collection |
Jordan Brand's Take Flight Pack, alongside an Air Jordan 5 and the OG Air Jordan 15 |
Status |
Never retroed. Resale only. |
The Take Flight was widely believed to be an Undefeated collaboration before it dropped. It was not. It shipped inside Jordan Brand's Take Flight Pack alongside an Air Jordan 5 and the OG Air Jordan 15, and it was the first Air Jordan 8 ever built with neoprene in the upper.
There are some under-the-radar 8s and the Take Flight belongs on that list. Pairs are very affordable too, unless you need one of the larger sizes. If you wear a 9.5 or smaller, you can grab a pair for under $300.
READ MORE about the Air Jordan 8 line
- Air Jordan 8 'Aqua' MJ All-Star Classic, Extensive Retro History: Where to Buy
- Air Jordan 8 'Tinker Air Raid' Urban Jungle Colors, Black Nubuck: Where to Buy
- Air Jordan 8 'Playoff': Rare-Air Vibes, Three-Peat Tribute: Where to Buy
Every Air Jordan 8 Still On The Calendar
Confirmed dates only, as of August 7.
| Date | Release | Colorway |
|---|---|---|
Sep. 12, 2026 |
Air Jordan 8 "Chrome" |
Black/Chrome |
Dec. 24, 2026 |
Air Jordan 8 "Knicks" |
Black/Safety Orange-Racer Blue |
Similar Sneakers
| Sneaker | Why it relates |
|---|---|
Air Jordan 8 'Tinker Air Raid' |
Same model, same militaristic earth-tone lane |
Air Jordan 8 'Aqua' |
Same model, the benchmark colorway this one gets measured against |
Air Jordan 8 'Phoenix Suns' |
Same model, black durabuck with bright accent pops |
Air Jordan 8 'Playoff' |
Same model, OG-era colorway for direct comparison |
Air Jordan 8 'Three Peat' |
Same model, non-OG execution with a story attached |
