Christmas Game: Dec. 25th, 1997 (Chicago Bulls 90, Miami Heat 80)  Did Michael Jordan ruin the NBA? It’s no secret that Michael Jeffrey Jordan is arguably the greatest of all time (Lebron James fans may disagree,) in the NBA, but was he great for the game? There is no debating that MJ had the “killer instinct” needed to raise himself among the greatest of the NBA’s All Time Totem Pole, however his style of play may be the very thing that made the NBA transition into its worst style of play; “Hero Ball.” From MJ to LeBron and many players in between, it seems this style of play is finally coming to an end. The draft class of 2003 was a class for the record books. Lebron, Dwayne Wade, Carmelo, Chris Bosh and Darko Milicic where the top 5 players drafted into the NBA and almost all of them were “ball hogs” in high school or college. This was the era in which so many MJ fans of the game that now became players in the same league in which the GOAT played, were able to showcase their game.  NBA 2003 Draft Class: LeBron James 1st, Darko Milicic 2nd, Carmelo Anthony 3rd, Chris Bosh 4th, Dwayne Wade 5th.  It was not just this class that made the “hero ball” infamous, it was anyone in the league who looked up to MJ, even other greats such as Allen Iverson, Shaq, Kobe, Westbrook, Kemba Walker, Kyrie Irving, Gilbert Arenas and others. The game revolved around one player with the athleticism and scoring ability in which MJ displayed day in and day out in his reign in the NBA. The league was flourishing with ball hogs who can shut other players out and take over the game by themselves and pull out a victory. If an example is needed just remember when Kobe Bryant scored 81 points against the Toronto Raptors back on January 22nd, 2006, or any of LeBron’s or Steph’s 60+ games. Ball hogs were searched for in the drafts while analytics were ignored, even though the analytics is about “team playing abilities” and overall game-play. Back then ball hogs equaled MVP Titles, not necessarily Championships, because NBA Finals were won with teamwork. MJ had Pippen and Kerr, LeBron had Kyrie and JR, and Steph had Durant and Klay. Teamwork makes the dream work, ask the San Antonio Spurs.  2018 NBA Finals Champions: Golden Sate Warriors The league has now started to shy away from hero ball and more towards how the Golden State Warriors built their team, well rounded 2-way players who were not high draft picks and are focused on team comradery and flow of the game. If that doesn’t convince you this is how teams are starting to build, look at Carmelo Anthony, an amazing if not one of the best scorers the NBA has seen in his prime, a prolific scorer who needs the ball in order to move within his flow of the offense or to even begin the offense can no longer find a team to accommodate his style of play due to him not fitting into the league’s current style. LeBron has not fallen victim to this NBA purgatory due him playing more of a passer who can score due to his athleticism and shear physical power. Steph and Kyrie avoid this pitfall due to the point guard position they play, while all the meanwhile they are point guards who are also shooting guards. The way of the hero ball player is diminishing but not completely gone, it’s as if you need a small mixture of this in a team to finalize a complete team needed to win a NBA Finals. MJ got his team through close games and took over games to secure wins, but he did not do it alone for 82 games. Remember MJ had Pippen, and a Batman always needs a Robin.

2019 Air Jordan Release Dates 2018 was a great year for Jordan customers worldwide. Jordan brand will continue to introduce new silhouettes for 2019, and re-release OG classic colorways! Below are all the 2019 Air Jordan Releases expected to drop this year!  Which are you anticipating the most? Let us know in the comments and keep it locked here on our blog for updates, detailed pics, Air Jordan release dates and info! Click the image below to shop all our latest sneaker match options! 2019 AIR JORDAN JANUARY RELEASE DATES Air Jordan 2 BHM    Air Jordan 2 Black History MonthColor: Black/Metallic GoldStyle Code: BQ7618-007Release Date: January 18, 2019Price: $190 Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG The Jordan 1 hits just keep coming. Here Jordan Brand will be releasing an Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG in 2019, however in a brand new colorway. This Air Jordan 1 Retro OG “Neutral Grey” release is a suede grey and black upper with a hyper crimson trim towards the top of the release sitting on a white mid and outer sole. Thoughts on a classic silhouette with all new color schemes? Air Jordan 1 Retro High OGColor: Neutral Grey/Hyper Crimson-White-BlackStyle Code: 555088-018Release Date: January 24, 2019Price: $160 Air Jordan 33Color: University Red/Black-Sail-WhiteStyle Code: AQ8830-600Release Date: January 15, 2019Price: $175     Air Jordan 4 SEColor: Black/White-Gum Light BrownRelease Date: January 19, 2019Price: $200 Air Jordan 4 Hot Punch The Air Jordan 4 is getting another look in the beautiful all patent leather fit. This “Hot Punch” colorway release is a clean soft pink upper with a brighter red accents along the entire release. To seal the masterpiece of these Air Jordan “Hot Punch” 4 releases, a bold all black Jumpman logo graces the heel tab. Women/grade school sizes will only be the fortunate people to have a chance the get the release. Air Jordan 4 Hot PunchColor: Hot Punch/BlackStyle Code: AQ9128-600Release Date: January 19, 2019Price: $190   Air Jordan 2 BHMColor: Black/Metallic GoldStyle Code: BQ7618-007Release Date: January 18, 2019Price: $190 Air Jordan 5 JSP Laney Mad you missed out on the Air Jordan “Lanley” 5 release back in 2013? Well you can still be mad about that, however you get the chance to get the upcoming Air Jordan “Laney” 5 release in a blue and yellow design as opposed to the original white release. Rumored to be releasing in an inverted colorway (yellow and blue) this “Laney” 5 release is a classic way to pay homage to MJ’s high school. Air Jordan 5 JSP LaneyColor: Varsity Royal/Light Charcoal-Varsity MaizeStyle Code: CD2720-400Release Date: January 26, 2019Price: $190   Air Jordan 6 LTRColor: White/Black-Infrared 23-Dark ConcordStyle Code: CI3125-100Release Date: January 12, 2019Price: $190 Travis Scott x Air Jordan 33 NRGColor: Army Olive/Sail-Black-Ale BrownStyle Code: CD5965-300Release Date: January 27, 2019Price: $175 Air Jordan 1 Retro High OGColor: White/Sail-Light Smoke Grey-Dark ConcordStyle Code: 555088-124Release Date: January 2019Price: $160 2019 AIR JORDAN FEBRUARY RELEASE DATES Air Jordan 12 “Chinese New Year”Color: Black/Sail-Metallic Gold-True RedStyle Code: CI2977-006Release Date: February 5, 2019Price: $250 Air Jordan "Infrared" 6 Release Here we have a true sneakerhead’s grail, the Air Jordan VI “Infrared” release making its way back in 2019.  Most known for being on the G.O.A.T.’s feet after winning his first NBA Finals back in 1991, the Air Jordan “Infrared” 5 release showcasing the iconic black soft upper with infrared trim along the tongue, heel tab and midsole is a serious must-have. Don’t miss out on this classic pickup. Air Jordan 6 InfraredColor: Black/InfraredStyle Code: 384664-060Release Date: February 16, 2019Price: $200 Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Air Jordan 1 Retro High OGColor: Obsidian/Blue Chill-WhiteSize Run: Women Style Code: CD0461-401Release Date: February 9, 2019Price: $160     Air Jordan 9 University Blue The classic Jordan 9 University Blue release is back! This pair is rumored to drop February 9th 2019 as a part of the NBA all star weekend releases. The last retro release of this colorway was 2010, are these on your radar? Air Jordan 9 University BlueColor: White/Midnight Navy-University BlueStyle Code: 302370-145Release Date: February 9, 2019Price: $190   Air Jordan 1 Retro High OGColor: Turbo Green/White-Light Smoke Grey-SailStyle Code: 555088-311Release Date: February 15, 2019Price: $160 2019 AIR JORDAN MARCH RELEASE DATES Air Jordan 6 Cow FurColor: Black/Dark ConcordStyle Code: AR2257-005Release Date: March, 2019Price: $250 Air Jordan 4 CitronColor: White/Black-Light Crimson-Pale CitronStyle Code: 308497-116Release Date: March 2, 2019Price: $190 WHoo! The release we've all been waiting for! The Jordan 4 Bred complete with black, red and cement detailing, is set to re-release Spring 2019! It's been a long time since we've seen the Nike Air branding on this classic pair! Air Jordan 4 BredColor: Black/Cement Grey-Summit White-Fire RedStyle Code: 308497-060Release Date: April 2019Price: $200 Air Jordan "Navy Snakeskin" 11 Lows If the Air Jordan 11 release is a must have in your rotation, these Air Jordan “Navy Snakeskin” 11 Low release is perfect for you. This traditional leather and patent leather combo gets a familiar switch up as in its original release back in 2001.  All white upper on top of the snakeskin pattern is a really clean look that any Jordan 11 lover can appreciate. Air Jordan 11 Low SnakeskinColor: White/Black-NavyStyle Code: CD6846-102Release Date: April 19, 2019Price: $185 Air Jordan 14 SE Reverse FerrariColor: University Gold/Black-University RedStyle Code: BQ3685-706Release Date: May 5, 2019Price: $200 Following the success of the Red Ferrari 14, it looks like Jordan brand is set to now drop a reverse version! The Jordan 14, is popular as  it was the last model wore winning a NBA championship.  The super classic model Jordan 13 is set to release in the new Cap and Gown colorway that the Jordan 11 start set off. Black on black on black, super clean, look for this to drop May 2019. Air Jordan 13 Cap and GownColor: Black/BlackStyle Code: 414571-012Release Date: May 18, 2019Price: $200 Jordan 11 lows are a staple for Summer sneaker releases now. The new red 11 low se looks pretty clean. Coming in a sali, red and light bone colorway, this ones sure to be a summer cop. Air Jordan 11 Low SE SnakeskinColor: Light Bone/University Red-Sail-BlackStyle Code: CD6846-002Release Date: June 1, 2019Price: $185 Air Jordan 7 Ray AllenColor: Black/Fierce Purple-Dark Steel GreyStyle Code: 304775-053Release Date: June 22, 2019Price: $190 UPCOMING RELEASES Air Jordan 1 Multi Color  Price: $110Size Run:MensColor:White/Red/Multi-ColoreStyle Code:554724-125 Air Jordan 5 JSP “Laney” Didn’t like how the blue release looks, or the 2003 release in white, then yellow is your only other option. The Air Jordan “Laney” 5 JSP Yellow release is the third installment of the homage paid to the High School of the G.O.A.T. Come graduate with this “Laney” JSP release. Arguably one of the best Jordan releases of all time, the Jordan Bred 11 is rumored to drop for Holiday 2019. You already know this is the item of the year! Black, red and white colorway, premium patent leather, what more to say? 100% must cop. Air Jordan 11 BredColor: Black/White-Varsity RedStyle Code: 378037-061Release Date: Holiday 2019Price: $220

2019 Air Jordan 6 Infrared Release One of the most popular Jordan 6 retros is set to make a comeback for 2019!  There’s no doubt in mind  that these will fly off the shelves being that these are the first sneaker that Michael Jordan wore during his first NBA Finals victory. Although this isn't the first time the Jordan 6 Infrared has been retroed, sneakerheads are dying to have the Nike Air on the heel of this iconic release! You can expect to us to drop a bunch of matching Jordan 6 Infrared shirts for 2019! If you've been rocking with us you remember the last time we fed you with Jordan 6 Infrared matches! You won't be disappointed! Should we bring back the classic Jordan 6 Infrared Goons shirt? Let us know in the comments! Look for the Air Jordan 6 Black Infrared to release during the 2019 All-Star Weekend on February 16th at Jordan Brand retailers. The retail price will be $200. Are you grabbing a pair? Let us know in the comments or Hit us up on Instagram.  2018 Air Jordan 6 InfraredColor: Black/InfraredStyle Code: 384664-060Release Date: February 16, 2019Price: $200 We've covered this release many times, the Jordan 6 infared 2014 release even a Jordan 6 Infrared Sneaker Gas Mask by Freehand Profit. Keep it locked here more Jordan 6 Infrared release info, sneaker matches and more.

2018 Cop And Flip Collection Our latest collection, Cop and Flip, is now live! Inspired by the art of hustling, copping, flipping and stacking cash and assets! We made sure to bring the heat on this one! The collection features essentials that anyone who loves underground streetwear needs to have in their closet! Available now online at the best streetwear website around 8and9.com Check out the new Drip tear away track pants streetwear, all over print racing tees, moto jerseys, sweatpants, hoodies and much more below from one of top streetwear brands of 2018! Use COPANDFLIP at checkout to save a few bucks! Make sure to select your size first!!   

2018 Air Jordan Release Dates 2018 is here! Jordan brand will be introducing some new silhouettes, and re-releasing some classic colorways and models! Below are all the 2018 Air Jordan Releases expected to drop this year!  Which are you anticipating the most? Let us know in the comments and keep it locked here on our blog for updates, detailed pics, release dates and info! AIR JORDAN NOVEMBER 2018 RELEASE DATES Air Jordan 12Color: Gym Red/Gym Red-BlackStyle Code: 130690-601Release Date: November 23, 2018Price: $190 Air Jordan 3 Tinker “Chlorophyll”Color: Light Smoke Grey/Chlorophyll-Black-White-SailStyle Code: 136064-006Release Date: November 10, 2018Price: $190 Air Jordan 4 “Singles Day”Color: Fire Red/Summit White-BlackStyle Code: AV3914-600Release Date: November 11, 2018Price: $190 Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Rookie of the Year”Color: Gold Harvest/Black-SailStyle Code: 555088-700Release Date: November 17, 2018Price: $160 Air Jordan 5 SatinColor: Black/University RedStyle Code: 136027-006Release Date: November 26, 2018Price: $190 AIR JORDAN DECEMBER RELEASE DATES Air Jordan 10 “Orlando”Color: White/Black-Royal-Metallic SilverStyle Code: 310805-108Release Date: December 1, 2018Price: $190 Air Jordan 11 “Concord”Color: White/Black-Dark ConcordStyle Code: 378037-100Release Date: December 8, 2018Price: $220 Air Jordan Retro 1 High OG “Chicago Crystal”Color: Gym Red/White-Photo Blue-BlackStyle Code: 555088-602Release Date: December 14, 2019Price: $160 Air Jordan 3 “Mocha”Color: White/Chrome-Dark MochaStyle Code: 136064-122Release Date: December 15, 2018Price: $190 Air Jordan 6 “Jimmy Butler”Color: Diffused Blue/Diffused Blue-Court BlueStyle Code: 384664-400Release Date: December 22, 2018Price: $190 Air Jordan 4 “Tattoo”Color: Black/Fire Red-Black-WhiteStyle Code: BQ0897-006Release Date: December 29, 2018 (Global)Price: $225 Air Jordan 8 "Air Raid"Color: Black/Light Concord-Aloe Verde-University Red-Orange PeelStyle Code: 305381-004Release Date: December 22, 2018Price: $190 Air Jordan 1 Retro High OGColor: Black/Sail-University Blue-Varsity RedStyle Code: 555088-015Release Date: December 2018Price: $160 Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Sports Illustrated”Style Code: 555088-015Release Date: Holiday 2018Price: $160 PAST RELEASES AIR JORDAN JANUARY 2018 RELEASE DATES The Air Jordan 1 LA will release alongside the Air Jordan 9 LA to coincide with All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, California. Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “LA”Color: Black/Metallic Gold-Summit WhiteStyle Code: 555088-031Release Date: January 10, 2018Price: $160 Adding to Jordan Brand’s original Air Jordan 1 Flyknit lineup, the next release will don the popular “Shadow” color scheme Air Jordan 1 Flyknit “Shadow”Color: Black/Medium Grey-WhiteStyle Code: 919704-003Release Date: January 13, 2018Price: $180 The Levis Air Jordan 4 Collection is set to make its first public debut beginning this month and into All-Star Weekend. Levi’s x Air Jordan 4Color: Denim/Denim-Sail-Game RedStyle Code: AO2571-401Release Date: January 17, 2018Price: $225 The Air Jordan 13 “Olive” to release in January 2018 at select Jordan Brand retailers. The retail price will be $190 USD. Air Jordan 13 OliveColor: Black/True Red-Light OliveStyle Code: 414571-006Release Date: January 20 2018Price: $190   The Air Jordan 18 “Sport Royal” will release in January 2018 at select Jordan Brand retailers. The retail price will be $225 USD.  Air Jordan 18 “Sport Royal”Color: White/Sport Royal-White-Metallic SilverStyle Code: AA2494-106Release Date: January 22, 2018Price: $225   The Air Jordan 10 “Cool Grey” will release in January 2018 at select Jordan Brand retailers. The retail price tag is set at $190 USD. Air Jordan 10 “Cool Grey”Color: Cool Grey/WhiteStyle Code: 310805-022Release Date: January 27 2018Price: $190       AIR JORDAN FEBRUARY 2018 RELEASE DATES   The Air Jordan 1 Retro High Flyknit “BHM” will release this February 2018 for price of $180 USD. Air Jordan 1 Retro High Flyknit “BHM”Color: Black/Lucid Green/University Red-BlackStyle Code: AA2426-026Release Date: February 2018Price: $180 Air Jordan 6 CNYColor: Black/Multi-Color/Summit White-Metallic GoldStyle Code: AA2492-021Release Date: Feb 3, 2018Price: $250 Air Jordan 8 WMNS “Valentine’s Day”Color: Gym Red/Ember Glow-Team RedStyle Code: AQ2449-614Release Date: February 9, 2018Retail $190 Air Jordan 3 NRG “Dunk Contest”Color: White/Fire Red-Cement Grey BlackStyle Code: 923096-101Release Date: February 14, 2018Price: $200 Air Jordan Retro 1 High OG NRGColor: Black/Black-Metallic Gold-WhiteStyle Code: 861428-007Release Date: February 16, 2018Price: $160 Air Jordan 8 OVOColor: White/Metallic Gold-Varsity Red-BlurStyle Code: AA1239-135Release Date: February 16, 2018Price: $225 Air Jordan 8 “OVO”Color: Black/Metallic Gold-Varsity Red-BlurStyle Code: AA1239-045Release Date: February 16, 2018Price: $225 SoleFly x Air Jordan 17 LowColor: Black/Metallic Silver-LightningStyle Code: AJ7321-003Release Date: February 16 2018 The Air Jordan 3 Retro OG “Black Cement” to release on Michael Jordan’s birthday. The retail price tag is set at $200 USD. Air Jordan 3 OG “Black Cement”Color: Black/Cement Grey/White-Fire RedStyle Code: 854262-001Release Date: February 17, 2018Price: $200   Air Jordan 1 Flyknit “RE2PECT”Color: Sail/Midnight Navy-Metallic GoldStyle Code: AH7233-105Release Date: February 23, 2018Price: $180 The Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Bred Toe” to release in February 2018 for price of $160 USD. Air Jordan 1 Retro High OGColor: Gym Red/Black-Summit WhiteStyle Code: 555088-610Release Date: February 24 2018Price: $160 AIR JORDAN MARCH 2018 RELEASE DATES Air Jordan 13Color: White/Hyper Royal-BlackStyle Code: 414571-117Release Date: March 3, 2018Price: $190 Air Jordan 3 “Seoul”Color: White/Soar-Atom RedStyle Code: AV8370-100Release Date: March 10, 2018 (Korea) Air Jordan 9 BredColor: Black/Anthracite-University RedStyle Code: 302370-014Release Date: March 10, 2018Price: $190   Jordan made his come back in March 18,1995, as a nod to his first words "I'm back", Jordan Brand will be releasing a special edition Air Jordan 10 Air Jordan 10 “I’m Back”Release Date: March 18th, 2018Price: $190 The Air Jordan 1 Game Royal will be included in a massive Air Jordan 1 lineup from Jordan Brand for 2018. Air Jordan 1 Retro High OGColor: Game Royal/Summit White-BlackStyle Code: 555088-403Release Date: March 24, 2018Price: $160 Air Jordan 3 Tinker NRGColor: White/Fire Red/Cement Grey-BlackStyle Code: AQ3835-160Release Date: March 24, 2018Price: $200 Air Jordan 11 Low “Easter”Color: White/Emerald Rise-BlackRelease Date: March 31, 2018Price: $175 Air Jordan 7 “History of Flight”Color: University Red/White-University RedStyle Code: 304775-615Release Date: March 2018Price: $190   AIR JORDAN APRIL 2018 RELEASE DATES Air Jordan 18 RetroColor: Gym Red/BlackStyle Code: AA2494-601Release Date: April 7th 2018Price: $225 Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Shadow”Color: Black/Medium Grey-WhiteStyle Code: 555088-013Release Date: April 14 2018Price: $160 Air Jordan 1 Retro High OGColor: Black/White-University RedStyle Code: AR9880-023Release Date: April 21, 2018Price: $190   Air Jordan 10 “Dark Shadow” Color: Dark Shadow/Black-True RedStyle Code: 310805-002Release Date: April 20th, 2018Price: $190 Air Jordan 11 Low “Cool Grey”Color: Medium Grey/Gunsmoke-WhiteStyle Code: 528895-003Release Date: April 24th 2018Price: $175  Air Jordan 9 “Melo”Style Code: 302370-122Release Date: April 27, 2018Price: $190 Air Jordan 1 High “Pass The Torch”Color: Chrome/White-Turbo Green-BlackStyle Code: AQ7476-016Release Date: April 28, 2018Price: $160 AIR JORDAN MAY 2018 RELEASE DATES Air Jordan 1 Retro High Blue Moon OGColor: Summit White/Blue Moon-BlackStyle Code: 555088-115Release Date: May 1, 2018Price: $160 Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Clay Green”Color: Summit White/Black-Clay GreenStyle Code: 555088-135Release Date: May 1, 2018Price: $160 Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Yellow Ochre”Color: Summit White/Black-Yellow OchreStyle Code: 555088-109Release Date: May 1, 2018Price: $160 Air Jordan 1 Retro High OGColor: Summit White/Track Red-BlackStyle Code: 555088-112Release Date: May 1, 2018Price: $160 Air Jordan 1 Satin “Shattered Backboard”Color: Black/Starfish-Sail-BlackStyle Code: AV3725-010Release Date: May 5, 2018Price: $160 Air Jordan 3 “Katrina”Color: White/Cement Grey/Black-Fire RedStyle Code: 136064-116Release Date: May 12, 2018Price: $190 Air Jordan Retro 11 Low “RE2PECT”Color: Binary Blue/Sail-Binary BlueStyle Code: AV2187-441Release Date: May 14, 2018Price: $200 Air Jordan 14 “Desert Sand”Color: Desert Sand/White-Infrared 23-BlackStyle Code: 487471-021Release Date: May 15, 2018Price: $190 Air Jordan 1 Rebel “Top 3”Color: White/Black-Varsity Red-Varsity RoyalStyle Code: AT4151-001Release Date: May 19, 2018Price: $145 Air Jordan 1 Rebel “Chicago”Color: White/Varsity Red-BlackStyle Code: AT4151-100Release Date: May 19, 2018Price: $145 Air Jordan 11 “Prom Night”Color: Black/Black-BlackStyle Code: 378037-005Release Date: May 26, 2018Price: $250 AIR JORDAN JUNE 2018 RELEASE DATES Travis Scott x Air Jordan 4Color: University Blue/Varsity Red-BlackStyle Code: 308497-406Release Date: June 9, 2018Price: $225 Off-White x Air Jordan 1Color: White/Dark Powder Blue-ConeStyle Code: AQ0818-148Release Date: June 9, 2018Price: $190  Air Jordan 2 “Melo”Color: White/Varsity Maize-University BlueStyle Code: 385475-122Release Date: June 9, 2018Price: $190 Air Jordan 14 “Last Shot”Release Date: June 16, 2018Price: $190 Air Jordan 12 “Michigan”Color: College Navy/AmarilloStyle Code: BQ3180-407Release Date: June 23, 2018Price: $225 Levi’s x Air Jordan 4Color: White/White-WhiteStyle Code: AO2571-100Release Date: June 30, 2018Price: $225 Levi’s x Air Jordan 4Color: Black/BlackStyle Code: AO2571-001Release Date: June 30, 2018Price: $225   Air Jordan 10 “Westbrook”Color: White/Black/University Red-Hyper RoyalStyle Code: 310805-160Release Date: June 30, 2018Price: $190 Air Jordan 3 “Charity Game”Color: Sail/Sport Royal-Light Bone-Fire RedStyle Code: 136064-140Release Date: June 30, 2018Price: $190 AIR JORDAN JULY 2018 RELEASE DATES Air Jordan 1 Retro High OGColor: Hyper Royal/SailStyle Code: 555088-401Release Date: July 7, 2018Price: $160 Air Jordan 3Color: White/White-WhiteStyle Code: 136064-111Release Date: July 21, 2018Price: $190 Air Jordan 10Color: Smoke Grey/Black-University Red-WhiteStyle Code: 310805-062Release Date: July 28, 2018Price: $190 AIR JORDAN AUGUST 2018 RELEASE DATES Air Jordan 3 FlyknitColor: Black/Anthracite-BlackStyle Code: AQ1005-001Release Date: August 18, 2018Price: $220 Air Jordan 13 “He Got Game”Color: White/Black-True RedStyle Code: 414571-104Release Date: August 25, 2018Price: $190 Air Jordan 3 JTH NRGColor: Bio Beige/Bio BeigeStyle Code: AV6683-200Release Date: August 2018Price: $200 AIR JORDAN SEPTEMBER 2018 RELEASE DATES Air Jordan 14 “Candy Cane”Release Date: September ? 2018Price: $190 Air Jordan 12 “International Flight”Color: College Navy/Sail-University RedStyle Code: 130690-445Release Date: September 8, 2018Price: $190 Air Jordan 13 Melo “Class of 2002”Color: Black/University Red-University GoldStyle Code: 414571-035Release Date: September 15, 2018Price: $190 Air Jordan 5 “PSG”Color: Black/White-Challenge RedStyle Code: AV9175-001Release Date: September 19 2018Price: $225 Air Jordan 1 Retro High OGColor: Pine Green/Sail-BlackStyle Code: 555088-302Release Date: September 22, 2018Price: $160 Air Jordan 1 Retro High OGColor: Court Purple/Sail-BlackStyle Code: 555088-501Release Date: September 22, 2018Price: $160 Air Jordan 5 NRG “Fresh Prince”Color: White/Grape Ice-Black-New EmeraldStyle Code: AV3919-135Release Date: September 25, 2018Price: $190 Air Jordan 7 Low NRGColor: Taxi/Black-White-TaxiStyle Code: AR4422-701Release Date: September 27, 2018Price: $140 Air Jordan 7 Low NRGColor: Bright Concord/Black-Midas Gold-TourmalineStyle Code: AR4422-407Release Date: September 27, 2018Price: $140 Air Jordan 7 Low NRGColor: Black/Light Graphite-Midnight Fog-BordeauxStyle Code: AR4422-034Release Date: September 27, 2018Price: $140 AIR JORDAN OCTOBER 2018 RELEASE DATES Jordan Legacy 312Color: Varsity Red/Black-WhiteStyle Code: AV3922-601Release Date: October 1, 2018Price: $150 Jordan Legacy 312Color: Black/WhiteStyle Code: AV3922-001Release Date: October 1, 2018Price: $150 Air Jordan 6 TinkerColor: White/Infrared 23-Neutral Grey-White-SailStyle Code: 384664-104Release Date: October 6, 2018Price: $190 Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Rookie of the Year”Color: Gold Harvest/BlackStyle Code: 555088-700Release Date: October 13, 2018Price: $160 Air Jordan 3 “Chlorophyll”Color: Light Smoke Grey/Chlorophyll-Black-White-SailStyle Code: 136064-006Release Date: October 13, 2018Price: $190 Air Jordan 18Color: Black/Metallic Silver-Sport RoyalStyle Code: AA2494-007Release Date: October 25, 2018Price: $225 Air Jordan 6 “Jimmy Butler”Color: Diffused Blue/Diffused Blue-Court BlueStyle Code: 384664-400Release Date: October 2018Price: $190 Air Jordan 12Color: University Blue/Metallic Gold-BlackStyle Code: 130690-430Release Date: October 2018Price: $190  SELECT YOUR SIZE AND SHOP OUR SNEAKER MATCHES BELOW    

PJ Tucker Wears Jerry Lorenzo Nike Air Fear Of God Collab - Nike Air FOG 2018 is shaping up to be hell of a year for sneakerheads worldwide. Jerry Lorenzo has designed the Fear Of God x Nike collab. This is Jerry’s first collab with the mega brand Nike that will include footwear and apparel. The most anticipated item of course will be the Nike Air FOG. Naturally, PJ Tucker had to be the first to debut the sneaker on court. Word on the street is the Nike Air FOG will release in a few colorways on December 4th. The retail price tag is set at $395! Are these on your radar? Let us know what you think in the comments and keep it locked here for more release info!

10 Streetwear Jerseys You Need To Buy If you've been rocking with us you already know how we do when it comes to creating streetwear with athletic vibes. Our 2013 Goons jersey tees are a streetwear classic to this day. This year we upgraded the Goons to cut and sew jerseys with embroideries and much more!  We've compiled a list of our best current 10 streetwear jerseys you need to buy to keep you fresh in these streets! Check out our premium Hockey, Soccer and baseball streetwear styled jerseys below and let us know which is your favorite! Make sure you select your size to see if it's in stock! #8and9Life  

2018 Jordan 13 Carmelo Anthony Class Of 2002 The Jordan 13s keep coming! This is easily one of my favorite silhouettes and I'm excited to see this new colorway. The all new 2018 Jordan 13 Carmelo Anthony Class of 2002 release is dressed in a Black, University Red and University Gold color scheme. Right on time for back to school, the Melo Class of 2002 Jordan 13 is built with a mix of leather, nylon and suede details,similar to the CP3 Jordan 13. The words "Class of 2002" are featured on the innersoles. Without a doubt Jordan heads will be on this pair. This is a great addition to the He Got Game release and more! Are these on your radar? Let us know in the comments and keep it locked here more 2018 Jordan Release Dates! Air Jordan 13 Melo “Class of 2002”Color: Black/University Red-University GoldStyle Code: 414571-035Release Date: September 15, 2018Price: $190

The Monday Midsole Season 2 Ep. 15 Special Guest TheSoleM8s!!!! Interview with TheSoleM8s IG @TheSoleM8s. This episode of the 8&9 Sponsored The Monday Midsole features - Weekly Pickups. Whats coming out this week- G.A.P. - Topic 1- Puma on the rise? Topic 2 Off White Jordan drop. Topic 3 NBA Finals Hashtag Hero Music by Scientist Beats https://soundcloud.com/ryan-nelson-18

Matt Barnes Talks About Derrick Fisher Issues On Drink Champs Episode 127 On the latest episode of Drink Champs, former NBA player Matt Barnes discusses his former issues with Derek Fisher, developing a series about Death Row Records, retiring from the NBA, and more. Check out the video above, and keep it locked here for    SHOP DRINK CHAMPS MERCH BELOW

Royce da 5'9" On Drink Champs Episode 126 N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode the guys chop it up with Royce da 5’9″. They talk sobriety, Detroit, Eminem, D12, Royce’s new projects and more!   SHOP DRINK CHAMPS MERCH BELOW

Travis Scott Air Jordan 4 Houston Oilers Release Date Jordan Brand may have lost Drake, but they still have the homie Travis Scott! Mr. "Goosebumps everytime" has teamed up with Jordan Brand to release his very own Houston Oilers inspired Air Jordan 4 that will be launching very soon! The Travis Scott Air Jordan 4 features University Blue suede with black and red detailing. The black speckled heels features a red Cactus Jack logo on one that represents Travis Scott’s record label, and a red Jumpman logo on the other   The Travis Scott x Air Jordan 4 “Houston Oilers” will release on June 9th for $225 and will be very hard to get. Let us know if you want a pair in the comments! Travis Scott x Air Jordan 4 “Houston Oilers”Color: University Blue/Varsity Red-BlackStyle Code: 308497-406Release Date: June 9, 2018Price: $225

4 Pants To Wear With Your Kicks This Summer New Pants to rock with your kicks for 2018! Our 2018 Spring collection, Deeds Over Words, has two pairs of premium flight pants that will look great with the latest sneaker releases! Both our PE1 Painted Flight pants and Owners Scribble pants feature premium construction, reinforced seat, seems, and knees. Wear them with your Jordans, Yeezys and more! Then we have this years fan favorite, the Bones Cement track pants. These premium track pants go perfectly with all of this years Jordan 3 releases! Don't sleep, only a few left! Last but not least, we have the Digi Snow Camo sweats, these go with solid or color two tone blocking kicks. Peep the pants below and let us know which is your favorite! Make sure to select your size first!

2018 Air Jordan Concord 11 Release Date - Holiday Sneaker Drop Holiday 2018 is looking great for sneakerheads worldwide! Jordan Brand will be returning it iconic and fan favorite, the Air Jordan 11 Concord for the holiday 2018 season. Although no official pics have surfaced yet, it's safe to assume this will be a Remastered version. This means the shoe should resemble the original pair from 1995. We'll keep you updated as more info surfaces! Are you grabbing a pair? Let us know what you think about this release in the comments!  Air Jordan 11 “Concord”Color: White/Black-Dark ConcordStyle Code: 378037-100Release Date: December 8, 2018Price: $220

Deeds Over Words Collection - Plata Futbol Jersey A fan favorite from the 2018 Deeds Over Words streetwear collection. Plata O' Plomo. Classic Escobar inspired premium Soccer Jersey. Rep the best FC. Super dope premium cut and sew piece sure to make you stand out from the rest. This one won't last forever! Use DEEDS at checkout to save a few bucks and let us know what you think of this jersey in the comments!

Ewing 33 Hi Gas Mask and Full Body Armor 4 years ago Freehand Profit and I planned on doing a Ewing 33 Hi Gas mask. I wanted to do something out of the norm since at the time most of his mask were from Nikes and Jordans. The red Ewing 33 Hi became of a favorite of mine when it retroed because of the color and the bulkiness. I thought it would make a great mask! So Freehand hooked it up and even added a shoulder piece to it!  (Qoute below from Freehand Profit before doing the full body armor) "The Ewing 33 Hi “Red Suede” Gas Mask is the 84th sneaker gas mask that I’ve created but the very first one to feature an accompanying shoulder harness – a step towards the full body sneaker armor I have plans for. Figgs had sacrificed 2 pairs of his beloved “Red Suede” 33s to my Chopping Block – normally 2 pairs can mean more creative control and a more interesting mask simply because I have more material to work with but the Ewings were plentiful in materials and I found myself with a surplus of materials and a chance to do something I’ve always wanted to do. And being that Figgs and I are 8&9 family, it also gave me a chance to include an 8&9 woven label into the shoulder piece " I told Freehand I wanted to take it a bit further and make some gloves made out of the sneakers as well. He loved the idea and said "I'm gonna make you a whole dam suit of armor!" Lol. I agreed and reached out to Ewing Athletics to see what they could do to help. They've been down with this project ever since and have supplied us with enough pairs to make it happen! The rest is history. We revealed the full body armor at the Bay Area Sneaker in March! While visiting San Jose we figured we'd do a photoshoot, peep the images below! Also make sure to grab the new 8&9 x Freehand Profit Undead 3s collab shirt! "Future stands too close, lumbering over us. An unjust government manipulated by corporate greed falls under its own misdeeds. The country is barren, the population decimated. Biological weapons and a century or so of industrial, consumer and technological pollutants have rendered the air, water and soil unbreathable, undrinkable and barren. Those that live on piece themselves together, fashioning protective gear and filtration masks from what they can find. Rumor has it one “Epocalyptian”, as they call themselves, built a suit of armor as red as the dying sun. After all, the environment isn’t the only thing that’s hostile. The WFPC squads are always on the hunt for “loosies”, and they have a mean trick of sneaking up on Freefolk of Epocalyptia. If you don’t hear them, chances are no one will be hearing from you again.The old man laughs, he didn’t think he’d live to see his prophecy come to be, sure does wish he was wrong." - @FreehandProfit  CLICK HERE FOR FREEHAND PROFIT FULL GALLERY  

2018 Sneaker Con Montreal Sneaker Con is back! This time we're headed to Montreal, Canada! This will be our first time in Montreal, but our 2nd time hitting up Canada for the Greatest Sneaker Show On Earth! We hit up Toronto last year and the love was unreal! We're excited to hit up Montreal and see what's up!  We got a super limited collab tee that will only be available at the Montreal show May 12, 2018! The limited tee is inspired by Fast Money and the art of reselling. It's all about the cash! Make sure you're there super early to reserve yours! We pulled a few for you guys that won't be able to make it, like a handful, so don't expect it to last! You can reserve it below! Check back here for updates and a event recap!   Sneaker Con Montreal Saturday May 12, 2018 12 to 7pm The Palais des congrès de Montréal 1001 Jean Paul Riopelle Pl, Montreal, QC H2Z 1H5 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Montréal, QC H2Z 1H5, Canada

2019 Air Jordan Retro 4 Fire Red Release 2019 will be the year of the Jordan 4 as JB celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the iconic model. The Jordan Fire Red 4 joins the coveted Jordan Bred 4 as two of the most popular colorways to release from the series. We expect this to be a general release and for it to come equipped with the OG Nike Air branding. Stay tuned for more info as it becomes available! Are you ready for this release? Stay tuned for the official 2019 Air Jordan 4 release date for the Fire Red colorway. Let us know what you think in the comments!

Match The Jordan 1 Shadow Release! - Jordan Shadow 1 Outfits! Jordan brand is not playing around in 2018 when it comes dropping some serious heat in the classic Jordan 1 silhouette. We've compiled a list of our best matching streetwear items to help you get the best look! We've go tees, sweatshirts, hoodies joggers and more! All items are limited and will not restock! Peep the outfit grid images below and scroll  to peep the full Jordan 1 Shadow Outfit collection! Be sure to select your size first, then use SHADOW at checkout to save 20% off your purchase! Match the Jordan Shadow 1 Release here! Jordan 1 Shadow Outfits    

8&9 Pop Up at The Link Up Miami: 4/20 Edition We're back with another Pop Up Shop at The Link Up for 420! This time we're doing special discounts off our latest Power and Respect collection! Swing thru early and get the deals! Sip-N-Shop Happy Hour from 7 to 9pm! See you there!   RSVP HERE Date: Friday, April 20th Time: 7pm – 2am (Everyone Free w/ RSVP Before 11pm; $10 After) Place: Macaya Gallery | 145 NW 36th St, Wynwood, FL 33127 Musically Driven By: DJ Bre, DJ Vybz Featuring Art By: @_ArtByTheGoldenGirl_ & @S.O.N.A__ Hosted By: @8and9 - @The_Antisocialites - @ReynaNoriega_ - @PJxUnruly  No Cover w/ RSVP | Sip & Shop Happy Hour From 7-9pm - Different Drink Special Every Hour On The Hour - RSVP HERE