Matt Varga The release date for the Drakes Air Jordan 8 OVO "Black" Official Photos “Fear” has been pushed back to November 16th, 2024. with an MSRP of $215 for adult sizes. Grade School ($160), Pre School ($100), and Toddler ($85) sizes are also releasing on that date. Look for this pair at the usual spots for Jordan retros; SNKRS and partnering retailers will have stock of this shoe.
Where To Buy
As mentioned above, the Drakes Air Jordan 8 OVO "Black" Official Photos “Fear” will be stocked on SNKRS and distributed through your typical Jordan stockists as a proper general release. While the original drop for this shoe in 2013 only minted pairs in adult sizing, the 2024 edition widens its scope, adding full family sizing for the greyscale colorway.
WHERE TO BUY
Drakes Air Jordan 8 OVO "Black" Official Photos "Fear"
US 11/16/2024 Saturday
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| Nikestore US | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| DICK'S | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| GOLF Politics | Standard | Check Site |
| Concepts | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| TAKOUT NY | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| Foot Locker | Standard | Check Site |
| Finish Line | Standard | Check Site |
| Jordan Spike Forty Maternelle Chaussures | Standard | Check Site |
| Champs | Standard | Check Site |
| SNS | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| Extra Butter | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| WOODstack | Standard | Check Site |
| Nordstrom | Sold Out | Sold Out |
WHERE TO BUY
Drakes Air Jordan 8 OVO "Black" Official Photos "Fear – Grade School"
US 11/16/2024 Saturday
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| Retailer | Release type | Status |
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| Nikestore US | Standard | 3.5Y 4Y 4.5Y 5Y 6Y |
| DICK'S | Carmelo Anthony attacking the rim in the Jordan Melo M7 | Carmelo Anthony attacking the rim in the Jordan Melo M7 |
| GOLF Politics | Standard | Check Site |
| Concepts | Coming Soon | Coming Soon |
| Foot Locker | App Only | Check App |
| Finish Line | Standard | Check Site |
| Jordan Spike Forty Maternelle Chaussures | Standard | Check Site |
| TAKOUT NY | Coming Soon | Coming Soon |
| SNS | Standard | Check Site |
| Nordstrom | Coming Soon | Coming Soon |
| WOODstack | Coming Soon | Coming Soon |
| Extra Butter | EQL | EQL |
History of the Drakes Air Jordan 8 OVO "Black" Official Photos “Fear”
The Drakes Air Jordan 8 OVO "Black" Official Photos “Fear” was first released in 2013, landing alongside the Jordan 3 and Jordan 5 of the same name. Though it wasn’t the #1 silhouette in the Jumpman catalog at the time of release, the AJ4 quickly jumped out as the most coveted of the collection, commanding the highest grey market price by a wide margin. Simply put, the colorway stood out as the best of the three — its icy, gradient-like arrangement offered far more intrigue than the olive tones of its two counterparts.
With nearly every significant moment in Michael Jordan’s career already used as a touchstone for a Jordan retro release, the “Fear” pack utilizes more abstract inspiration instead. Rather than a specific stat line, game, or playoff harmonize, the three-pair capsule draws from His Airness’ unwavering competitive spirit, flipping the concept on its head with insoles that read “I’m scared of what I won’t become” and “you’re scared of what I will become.”
The Future Of The “Fear Pack” and The AJ4 in 2024
With the Air Jordan 3 “Fear” already re-releasing in 2023 as a 10th-anniversary drop, this AJ4 all but confirms a reprisal of the Jordan 5 in 2025. Adopting this yearly, staggered cadence means that each pair aligns well with the respective model’s 35th anniversary.
On that note, this will essentially serve as the capper on a year chock full of Jordan 4 releases. Eleven distinct colorways will have hit the shelves by this pair’s November launch. While the women’s exclusive Air Jordan 4 “Net” has a release date deeper into 2024, this is the last edition that carries a high level of anticipation (until we get into the stacked 2025 slate, at least.)
