Michael Le Designed by the legendary Tinker Hatfield, the Jordan x Levis Air Jordan 4 Jacket is without a doubt one of the greatest shoes of all-time, commanding attention not only for its revolutionary look but also its wealth of iconic colorways. And like the Air Jordan 3 Retro 20 slated for this December, many of these have been brought back, albeit with varying degrees of accuracy. That’s not to say the Jumpman hasn’t improved with time, however, which is evident here as @gc911 looks back on near every one of the silhouette’s Retros.
Debuted in 1995, following soon after Michael Jordan’s iconic “I’m back” statement, the Jordan x Levis Air Jordan 4 Jacket is considered one of the line-up’s most important releases. A blend of patent leather, high quality nylon, carbon fiber plates, and a full-length Air sole unit, the shoe first hit the retail market in three mid-top colorways, each originally priced at $124.99. And due to the fervid anticipation, which was built up over many months’ time, it was impossible to keep on the shelves, seen as both a status symbol and yet another way to “be like Mike.”
In the year 2000, the model began its Retro revival with the re-release of the “Concord.” The “Space Jam” accompanied, hitting retail for the very first time following its appearance in Space Jam. And through the decade, the Jordan x Levis Air Jordan 4 Jacket continued to excite both fans and collectors alike, dropping in the familiar “Columbia” and “Playoff” arrangements as well as new takes like the “Cool Grey” and “Defining Moments.”
The news just keeps getting better for Jordan heads in The Big Apple.
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