The Air Jordan 8 (VIII) Retro - Playoffs (Black / Varsity Red - White) were released on December 22, 2007, and retailed for $135. They feature the same design as the Originals, except that the original “Playoffs” featured a black midsole, where as these feature a grey midsole. They also feature a black upper, with anti-inversion cross straps, a poly carbonate torsion plate, air sole, and an inner sock similar to the Nike Air Huarache. The Air Jordan 8 (VIII) are sometimes referred to as the “Bugs Bunnies”, because people would take the straps, and make them into loops, similar to rabbit ears.