Air Jordan 4

The Air Jordan 4 is one of the most popular models from Air Jordan and was designed by Tinker Hatfield in 1989. With its mesh panels, plastic wings for the laces and visible Air unit, it looks more technical than its predecessor. In recent years the Jordan 4 has become one of the most searched-for sneakers, for women and men.

The history of the Air Jordan 4

Hatfield built the Jordan 4 on the Air Jordan 3, but made it lighter and more breathable. In May 1989 Jordan hit ‘The Shot’ in this shoe: the series-winning basket in the play-offs against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The original colours were ‘White Cement’, ‘Black Cement’ (better known as ‘Bred’), ‘Fire Red’ and ‘Military Blue’.

Director Spike Lee starred as Mars Blackmon in the adverts, and a Jordan 4 plays a memorable role in his 1989 film ‘Do the Right Thing’. The first retro releases came in 1999, and since then the model has returned regularly, including in collaborations and a version with Nike SB.

Design and technology

The upper combines leather or nubuck with mesh panels on the side and the lower part of the tongue. The plastic ‘wings’ let you lace the shoe in several ways for a secure fit. The heel holds a visible Air unit, and the tongue carries the Jumpman logo with the word ‘Flight’.

Popular Air Jordan 4 colorways

On WOOVIN these versions stand out right now:

• Jordan 4 Retro ‘Black Cat’ (2025) – all black, from upper to sole.
• Jordan 4 Retro ‘Cave Stone’ – stone grey with black accents.
• Jordan 4 Retro ‘Military Black’ – white leather with grey and black accents, modelled on the original ‘Military Blue’.
• Jordan 4 Retro OG ‘Flight Club’ – off-white with black and red.

What is the difference between the Air Jordan 4 and the Air Jordan 1?

The Air Jordan 1 is slim, high and simply built, with a thin sole. The Jordan 4 is more heavily padded, has a thicker sole with visible Air and is therefore more comfortable when you are on your feet all day. In terms of style, the 1 is the classic pick and the 4 the bolder one.

How does the Air Jordan 4 fit?

The Air Jordan 4 fits true to size in length, but is fairly snug around the forefoot. With narrow or regular feet, order your usual Nike size. If you have wide feet, half a size up is usually more comfortable.

Buy the Air Jordan 4 at WOOVIN

On WOOVIN you will find the Air Jordan 4 in original colours, new releases and collaborations, for women and men. When choosing, keep the material in mind: nubuck and suede are more sensitive to rain than smooth leather. Because the Jordan 4 is often faked, the stock comes from verified stores that confirm for every pair that it is real.