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Air Jordan 4
This is an archive of all the Air Jordan 4 reviews and informational articles answering various questions about the AJ4. I’m a big fan of the aesthetics of the model, but the fit, not so much.
Air Jordan 4s are super popular these days, which is both surprising and expected.
Of all the Jordan retros, it’s funny that the 4 remains one of the top tier models sneakerheads can go after. On the other hand, there have been periods of time where the AJ4 went largely ignored as colorways released.
I think the proliferation of collabs and highly profile special releases in recent years have greatly contributed to the desirability of the model.
Overall the Air Jordan 4 fit snug at true to size. Going up a half size can help minimize break-in time, especially for those with wide feet.
I find the 4 to not be comfortable, especially compared to other Jordan retros like the 3. Many collectors disagree with me on that, but just as many are in agreement. Generally speaking though, I don’t find the 4 to be up there in terms of comfort. I have issues with how the sneaker is paneled internally, and the seams on the inside tend to rub on my pinky toes pretty badly! If you want to see a full article that goes into this in more details, I’ve written one about my thoughts on the somewhat uncomfortable fit of the AJ4.
Quality
Material and construction quality on the Jordan 4 can vary greatly depending on release. Some use nice, thick leather, suede or nubuck, while others seem to be produced more cheaply.
I’ve owned some 4s with what feels like fairly decent leather, and others with more of a thin, plastic look and feel. I think if you’re a fan of the model and buy a lot of the releases, it’s going to be a roll of the dice from drop to drop. Collabs and limited pairs seem to tip the scales towards higher quality. Other mass-produced releases are a bit more random as far as how they will come out.
Air Jordan 4 Articles From Recently Updated to Oldest:
Updated September 20, 2023 -
The Air Jordan 4 is a popular sneaker among sneakerheads year after year. In this article we will take a brief look at the history of the model and reveal the release date of the original colorways of the 4. ...
Updated June 20, 2022 -
The Air Jordan 4 exists in several well known colorways. As an early Jordan model, it is iconic for sneaker collectors. Learn more below about the OG colorways of the Air Jordan 4. ...
Updated November 2, 2020 -
This article of the Air Jordan 4 Fire Red goes out to sneaker collector Mike Hardaway who passed away but always showed me love and always rocked fresh J’s. These are referred to as the Fire Reds as they are a retro of an OG colorway. ...
Updated August 6, 2019 -
The last pair of 4s I picked up are a retro of an OG colorway. These Air Jordan 4 Cool Grey are also a retro, only this colorway originally released in 2004. This is the first time since the original Cool Grey 4s came out that this exact 4 has been retro’d. ...