The Air Jordan VIII was released to coincide with the 1992-1993 NBA season. The eighth model of the Air Jordan was noticeably heavier than its predecessors. Its base was clearly close to that of the Air Jordan VII model, but it had a lot more details, including two crossover straps on each shoe and a jumpman logo. Thus the Air Jordan VIII model became known as the "Punisher" due to its advanced basketball ankle support and superior traction. This shoe contains a zoom air sole, crossover straps, herringbone midsole and silicon/titanium contrast stitching for comfort all the zones on your feet. Of all the Air Jordan brand shoes, the Jordan VIII stands out as number one in athletic footwear.