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A classic Air Jordan 4 style is reportedly returning soon.
Sneaker leak social media accounts @zSneakerheadz and @Sneakerfiles shared an image of an original 1989 release of the Air Jordan 4 “Bred” on Instagram yesterday, along with early info that the iconic style could be returning in 2024.
Given its far out release date, images of the purported Air Jordan 4 “Bred Reimagined” makeup have yet to surface on social media, but the aforementioned accounts suggest that the forthcoming drop will feature various markings and details throughout the shoe to give it a vintage look. The classic Air Jordan 4 “Bred” features a black nubuck upper that’s offset by gray accents on the eyelets and sock liner, while red hits appear on the tongue’s Jumpman logo and outsole. The shoe’s standout element is the classic “Nike Air” branding on the heel tab.
Jordan Brand recently kicked off its “Reimagined” series of Air Jordan releases with the return of the Air Jordan 1 High “Chicago” in November that featured a vintage look. Continuing the “Reimagined” drops this month is the Air Jordan 3 “White Cement” returning on March 11.
While early release info of the Air Jordan 4 “Bred Reimagined” were revealed on social media this week, the release of the sneaker has yet to be announced by Jordan Brand. Originally rumored to drop in March of 2024, the shoe is now expected to arrive during All-Star Weekend on Feb. 17 — although the brand has yet to confirm the date.
The last iteration of the Air Jordan 4 was released during the summer of 2019 in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the iconic silhouette. Meanwhile, pricing is said to be just over $200.
For fans who aren’t interested in waiting until 2024 to buy a pair, the 2019 version of the shoe is available now on StockX. At the time of publication, the Air Jordan 4 “Bred” from ’19 is reselling for an average price of $541, with the lowest price ask of $484 for a men’s size 4.5.
The Jordan Brand “Reimagined” series aims to recreate classic sneakers with some added wear. The Air Jordan 4 was the second Jordan sneaker to be created by Nike designer Tinker Hatfield.
Known for its performing-enhancing features, notable elements of the shoe include breathable mesh netting on the tongue and sides and plastic wing tabs for added support. The sneaker, which soared in popularity when Michael Jordan hit “The Shot” over Craig Ehlo in them, also boasts visible Air in the heel. The famous on-court moment, along with a memorable appearance in Spike Lee’s 1989 film “Do the Right Thing,” cemented the shoe’s icon status.
