13 colorways of the Jordan Jordan 4 Retro on SoleBook.
The Jordan 4 Retro traces back to the original Air Jordan IV, released in 1989 and designed by Tinker Hatfield as a follow-up to the groundbreaking Jordan III. Where the III introduced elephant print and the visible Air unit, the IV pushed the silhouette forward with a more technical look: mesh side panels for breathability, plastic wing eyestays, and a distinctive lacing cage that became one of the model's signature details. It debuted on Michael Jordan's feet during his rise to superstardom, cementing its place in basketball history, including its cameo in the film "Space Jam." Retro reissues began in earnest through the 1990s and accelerated in the 2000s as Jordan Brand leaned into nostalgia-driven drops. Colorways like "Bred," "White Cement," and "Military Blue" became touchstones, repeatedly retroed to strong demand. Collaborations broadened its reach beyond hoops purists — Off-White's 2018 take, part of Virgil Abloh's "The Ten" series, reintroduced the silhouette to a streetwear audience and sent resale prices soaring. Travis Scott's cactus-branded versions further cemented the IV's crossover appeal. Today, the Jordan 4 Retro sits alongside the III and XI as one of the line's most consistently celebrated and reworked designs.