The Air Jordan 8 (VIII) Retro PE - Sugar Ray Allen (Black / Stealth - Clover) were released on February 13, 2008 alongside the Air Jordan 8 (VIII) Retro PE - Q-Rich (White / Blue Ribbon - Orange Flash). Both released marked the first time that a Player Exclusive colorway was actually available for retail to the general public. Only about 24 pairs of both were released. The release was not broadcasted, and many sneaker fiends had no idea. This particular colorway features a durabuck construction in a black and green scheme to match the Boston Celtics jersey, with “Sugar Ray” stitched onto the shoe at the ankle area.