The 23 Best Air Jordan 4s of All Time

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As the first Michael Jordan signature sneaker to release globally, the Air Jordan 4 expanded his legacy beyond the scope of the United States. In 1989, further carrying the popularity that the Air Jordan III established, Tinker Hatfield’s second design for the star Chicago Bulls basketball player was produced. Even 30 years after its release, the Air Jordan IV continues to be one of the most celebrated and beloved sneakers to date.

The Air Jordan IV proved to be the perfect sneaker for Michael Jordan’s 4th season in the NBA. Along with incorporating Jordan’s favorite features from its predecessor, including the visible air bubble and mid-cut profile, the sneaker was constructed to be more streamlined and lighter. The sneaker also presented several unique features: webbing on the mid-panel, a more effective lacing system, and the “NIKE AIR” branding on the heel. Using Nike’s famous air technology, the sneaker also proved to be a comfortable ride on-court. Worn during Michael Jordan’s best statistical season and during his monumental game-winner in the 1988-1989 playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers, nicknamed “the shot”, the Jordan IV solidified itself as yet another timeless Air Jordan sneaker.

Michael Jordan’s fourth signature sneaker released in several original colorways: “White Cement,” “Fire Red,” “Bred,” and “Military Blue.” Since then, the sneaker has been created in a multitude of color schemes, including being used for coveted collaborations with brands like UNDFTD and artists like Travis Scott.  Since its first retro in 1999, the sneaker has continued to be released every year to mass demand. Solidifying the popularity of Jordan’s signature sneakers, the Jordan 4 will always be known as an iconic sneaker within the sneaker world.

23. Air Jordan 4 Retro SE “Neon” (2020)

Air Jordan 4 Retro SE "Neon" CT5342-007
Air Jordan 4 Retro SE “Neon”
Release Date: March 21, 2020
Style Code: CT5342-007
Where to Buy: StockX / ebay / GOAT

22. Drake x OVO x Air Jordan 4 Retro “Raptors” (2019)

Drake x OVO x Air Jordan 4 Retro "Raptors" AQ3816-056 AQ3816-065
Drake x OVO x Air Jordan 4 Retro “Raptors” 
Release Date: August 18, 2018 / June 2, 2019 
Style Code: AQ3816-065 / AQ3816-056
Where to Buy: StockX / ebay / GOAT

21. Air Jordan 4 Retro LS “Tour Yellow” (2006)

Air Jordan 4 Retro LS "Tour Yellow" 314254-171
Air Jordan 4 Retro LS “Tour Yellow” 
Release Date: May 20, 2006
Style Code: 314254-171
Where to Buy: StockX / ebay / GOAT


20. Air Jordan 4 Retro “Toro Bravo” (2013)

Air Jordan 4 Retro "Toro Bravo" 308497-603
Air Jordan 4 Retro “Toro Bravo” 
Release Date: July 13, 2013
Style Code: 308497-603
Where to Buy: StockX / ebay / GOAT

19. Air Jordan 4 Retro PRM Pinnacle “Wheat” (2016)

Air Jordan 4 Retro PRM Pinnacle "Wheat" 819139-205
Air Jordan 4 Retro PRM Pinnacle “Wheat” 
Release Date: October 29, 2016
Style Code: 819139-205
Where to Buy: StockX / ebay / GOAT

18. Travis Scott x Air Jordan 4 Retro (2018)

Travis Scott x Air Jordan 4 Retro 308497-406
Travis Scott x Air Jordan 4 Retro 
Release Date: June 9, 2018
Style Code: 308497-406
Where to Buy: StockX / ebay / GOAT

17. Air Jordan 4 Retro “Cavs” (2012)

Air Jordan 4 Retro "Cavs" 308497-027
Air Jordan 4 Retro “Cavs” 
Release Date: May 12, 2012
Style Code: 308497-027
Where to Buy: StockX / ebay / GOAT

16. Eminem x Carhartt x Air Jordan 4 Retro (2015)

Eminem x Carhartt x Air Jordan 4 Retro "Black Chrome" SP15-MNJDLS-879-582314
Eminem x Carhartt x Air Jordan 4 Retro “Black Chrome” SP15-MNJDLS-879-582314
Release Date: November 23, 2015
Style Code: 308497-027
Where to Buy: StockX / ebay / GOAT

15. Doernbecher x Air Jordan 4 Retro (2011)

Doernbecher x Air Jordan 4 Retro 308497-015
Doernbecher x Air Jordan 4 Retro 
Release Date: November 8, 2011
Style Code: 308497-015
Where to Buy: StockX / ebay / GOAT

14. Air Jordan 4 “Military Blue” (1989, 2006, 2012)

Air Jordan 4 Retro "Military Blue" 4369, 308497-141, 308497-105
Air Jordan 4 Retro “Military Blue” 
Release Date: 1989 / September 9, 2006 / June 9, 2012
Style Code: 4369 / 308497-141 / 308497-105
Where to Buy: StockX / ebay / GOAT

13. Air Jordan 4 “Fire Red” (1989, 2006, 2012)

Air Jordan 4 Retro "Fire Red" 4364, 308497-110, DC7770-160
Air Jordan 4 Retro “Fire Red”
Release Date: 1989 / July 22, 2006 / August 4, 2012
Style Code: 4364 / 308497-110 / DC7770-160
Where to Buy: StockX / ebay / GOAT

12. Air Jordan 4 Retro LS “Mist Blue” (2006)

Air Jordan 4 Retro LS "Mist Blue" 314254-041
Air Jordan 4 Retro LS “Mist Blue” 
Release Date: June 24, 2006
Style Code: 314254-041
Where to Buy: StockX / ebay / GOAT

11. Air Jordan 4 Retro “Fear” (2013)

Air Jordan 4 Retro "Fear" 626969-030
Air Jordan 4 Retro “Fear” 
Release Date: August 24, 2013
Style Code: 626969-030
Where to Buy: StockX / ebay / GOAT

10. Air Jordan 4 Retro “Metallic” Pack

Air Jordan 4 Retro "Pure Money" 308497-102, 308497-100
Air Jordan 4 Retro “Pure Money” (308497-102, 308497-100)
Release Date: May 20, 2006 / May 13, 2017
Style Code: 308497-102 / 308497-100
Where to Buy: StockX / ebay / GOAT
Air Jordan 4 Retro "Metallic Orange" CT8527-118
Air Jordan 4 Retro “Metallic Orange” CT8527-118
Release Date: May 20, 2020
Style Code: CT8527-118
Where to Buy: StockX / ebay / GOAT
Air Jordan 4 Retro "Metallic Green" CT8527-113
Air Jordan 4 Retro “Metallic Green” CT8527-113
Release Date: May 20, 2020
Style Code: CT8527-113
Where to Buy: StockX / ebay / GOAT
Air Jordan 4 Retro "Metallic Purple" CT8527-115
Air Jordan 4 Retro “Metallic Purple” CT8527-115
Release Date: May 20, 2020
Style Code: CT8527-115
Where to Buy: StockX / ebay / GOAT
Air Jordan 4 Retro "Metallic Red" CT8527-112
Air Jordan 4 Retro “Metallic Red” CT8527-112
Release Date: May 14, 2020
Style Code: CT8527-112
Where to Buy: StockX / ebay / GOAT

9. Air Jordan 4 Retro “Black Cat” (2006, 2020)

Air Jordan 4 Retro "Black Cat" 308497-002, CU1110-010
Air Jordan 4 Retro “Black Cat” 
Release Date: May 20, 2006 / January 22, 2020
Style Code: 308497-002 / CU1110-010
Where to Buy: StockX / ebay / GOAT

8. Levi’s x Air Jordan 4 Retro “Denim” Pack (2018)

Levi's x Air Jordan 4 Retro "Denim" AO2571-401
Levi’s x Air Jordan 4 Retro “Denim” AO2571-401
Release Date: January 17, 2018
Style Code: AO2571-401
Where to Buy: StockX / ebay / GOAT
Levi's x Air Jordan 4 Retro "White Denim" AO2571-100
Levi’s x Air Jordan 4 Retro “White Denim” AO2571-100
Release Date: June 30, 2018
Style Code: AO2571-100
Where to Buy: StockX / ebay / GOAT
Levi's x Air Jordan 4 Retro "Black Denim" AO2571-001
Levi’s x Air Jordan 4 Retro “Black Denim” AO2571-001
Release Date: June 30, 2018
Style Code: AO2571-001
Where to Buy: StockX / ebay / GOAT

7. KAWS x Air Jordan 4 Retro (2017)

KAWS x Air Jordan 4 Retro 930155-003
KAWS x Air Jordan 4 Retro 930155-003
Release Date: March 31, 2017
Style Code: 930155-003
Where to Buy: StockX / ebay / GOAT
KAWS x Air Jordan 4 Retro "Black" 930155-001
KAWS x Air Jordan 4 Retro “Black” 930155-001
Release Date: November 27, 2017
Style Code: 930155-001
Where to Buy: StockX / ebay / GOAT

6. Air Jordan 4 Retro “Cool Grey” (2004 & 2019)

Air Jordan 4 Retro "Cool Grey" 308497-007
Air Jordan 4 Retro “Cool Grey” 308497-007
Release Date: August 1, 2019
Style Code: 308497-007
Where to Buy: StockX / ebay / GOAT

5. Air Jordan 4 Retro “Laser” (2005)

Air Jordan 4 Retro "Laser" 308497-161
Air Jordan 4 Retro “Laser” 308497-161
Release Date: May 14, 2005
Style Code: 308497-161
Where to Buy: StockX / ebay / GOAT
Air Jordan 4 Retro "Rare Air/Black Laser" 312255-061
Air Jordan 4 Retro “Rare Air/Black Laser” 312255-061
Release Date: May 20, 2005
Style Code: 312255-061
Where to Buy: StockX / ebay / GOAT

4. Undefeated x Air Jordan 4 Retro LS

Undefeated x Air Jordan 4 Retro LS JBM351-M1
Undefeated x Air Jordan 4 Retro LS JBM351-M1
Release Date: July 1, 2005
Style Code: JBM351 M1
Where to Buy: StockX / ebay / GOAT

3. Air Jordan 4 Retro LS “Lightning & Thunder” Pack (2006)

Air Jordan 4 Retro LS "Lightning"
Air Jordan 4 Retro LS “Lightning” 314254-702
Release Date: August 23, 2006
Style Code: 314254-702
Where to Buy: StockX / ebay / GOAT
Air Jordan 4 Retro LS "Thunder" 308497-008
Air Jordan 4 Retro LS “Thunder” 308497-008
Release Date: December 22, 2012
Style Code: 308497-008
Where to Buy: StockX / ebay / GOAT

2. Air Jordan 4 “White Cement” (1989, 1999, 2012 & 2016)

Air Jordan 4 "White Cement" 4362, 308497-060, 308497-103, 840606-192
Air Jordan 4 “White Cement” 4362, 308497-060, 308497-103, 840606-192
Release Date: 1989 / June 2, 1999 / February 18, 2012 / February 13, 2016
Style Code: 4362 / 308497-060 / 308497-103 / 840606-192
Where to Buy: StockX / ebay / GOAT

1. Air Jordan 4 “Bred” (1989, 1999, 2012 & 2019)

Air Jordan 4 "Bred" 4363, 136013-001, 308497-089, 308497-060
Air Jordan 4 “Bred” 4363, 136013-001, 308497-003, 308497-089, 308497-060
Release Date: 1989 / May 5, 1989 / June 9, 2008 / November 1, 2012 / May 4, 2019
Style Code: 4363 / 136013-001 / 308497-003/ 308497-089 / 308497-060
Where to Buy: StockX / ebay / GOAT

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