The Air Jordan 4 ‘Rare Air’ celebrates the beauty in imperfection—giving the classic AJ4 silhouette an edgy twist inspired by early sample mishaps. Featuring a bold mix of Black, Fire Red, Deep Royal Blue, Dark Smoke Grey, and Tech Grey, it transforms these “flaws” into design strength.

This anticipated AJ4 edition features a black nubuck upper with smoky grey suede overlays on the toe, combined with Fire Red lace eyelets and Deep Royal Blue accents on the collar lining, heel tab, and portions of the midsole. Iconic Jordan 4 TPU wings and midfoot mesh panels anchor the structure, and the removable tongue patches (one grey with blue Jumpman, another red with “23”) add customization flair. The vintage-aged midsole treatment and blacked-out “Jordan face” box nod to retro aesthetics and nostalgic packaging.

Staying true to the AJ4 DNA, the Rare Air offers cushioned support through its Air-sole unit in the heel and injected PU midsole. The combination of nubuck, suede, and mesh delivers a durable yet breathable fit—perfect for everyday wear or collector display.

Dropping on July 26, 2025, at $220 USD/210€/190€, this release offers a tiered access model : early in-store access by select retailers, followed by Nike SNKRS and global partners on launch date. Available in full family sizing, a rare subset (~2%) comes with gold lettering under the tongue patch—making this one of the most highly anticipated releases of summer.