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Nike Air Jordan 4 Retro · Photo source

Nike Air Jordan 4 Retro
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Nike Air Jordan 4 Retro · Photo source

Nike · Jordan

Air Jordan 4 Retro

Released 1989

The Air Jordan 4 Retro reissues the 1989 Air Jordan 4 basketball shoe as a lifestyle trainer in limited colourways; the year shown is the one Nike gives for the original.

Made for
Everyday
Weight
–
Heel height
–
Drop
–

Fit and feel

Made for
Everyday
Midsole foam
Foam midsole with Max Air cushioning
Upper
Real and synthetic leather with grid mesh underlays; free-floating eyestays near the ankle
Outsole
Rubber outsole with a herringbone tread

Use

Best for
Everyday wear

Design

Colourways
Sail/University Red/Black ('Flight Club') and other limited releases

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Visible Max Air cushioning in the heel
  • Leather upper with grid mesh underlays and free-floating eyestays
  • Rubber outsole with a herringbone tread

Cons

  • Sold in limited, rotating colourways rather than a standing range
  • Nike publishes no weight, stack or drop figures

Closest rivals

Model
Made forWeightHeel heightDropReleased
Everyday–––1990
Everyday–––1987
Everyday–––1985

Sources

  1. nike.com/gb/t/air-jordan-4-retro-flight-club-mens-shoes-x4MSM19W/IM4002-100
  2. nike.com/gb/a/air-jordan-4-history

Photo: static.nike.com

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