When Jordan Brand and OVO first linked for the OVO x Air Jordan 8 “White”, the release turned heads at the 2018 NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles. The collab dropped alongside its “Black” counterpart, but the crisp white edition carried a luxury feel that still stands out today.

Crafted with premium tumbled leather, the shoe featured clean white overlays accented with subtle metallic gold hits across the heel tab, midfoot brushstroke graphic, and OVO branding. The tongue introduced a bold red Jumpman, giving the design just the right pop. On the back, Drake’s OVO owl appeared in gold, making it unmistakably part of his October’s Very Own imprint.

In hindsight, this release seemed to solidify OVO’s place within the Jordan Brand narrative after successful drops prior with the OVO Air Jordan 10 and 12. With those releases, both colorways felt extremely heavy on black and gold. The Air Jordan 8 “White” just felt a notch up from those. It felt like the sneaker that Jordan needed to curate to appease the sneakerheads that collect based on performance-driven heritage and streetwear luxuries. For me, it’s one of the more refined collabs with Drake.

It’s those details that sneakerheads still celebrate today with OVO branding present but not too heavy that it overpowers the Jordan silhouette.

Where To Buy The OVO Air Jordan 8

Pairs of the OVO x Air Jordan 8 “White” remain available on resale platforms like StockX and GOAT, though prices have steadily climbed since launch.

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