Short for “Restomod,” the Air Jordan 4 RM has proven to be one of the more popular modifications for a classic Air Jordan. The shoe debuted through a well-received Nigel Sylvester collaboration and has since received general releases in a number of attractive colorways. And with the new year approaching, a new colorway may prove to be the most alluring yet.
The Air Jordan 4 RM “Chrome” arrives with a trendy metallic polish on its synthetic leather and TPU overlays. When combined with the grid pattern on the lateral material, the effect ends up feeling particularly futuristic. A white base for the upper, as well as the midsole, allows the “Chrome” elements to stand out, and off-white laces provide a slight contrast. The outsole then arrives in a faint green.
Jordan Brand made the Air Jordan 4 RM at a lower price point than its antecedent model, and the upper has been entirely transformed with more uniform paneling. The intent was to reimagine the Air Jordan 4 for BMX, even before Nigel Sylvester had joined Jordan Brand and signed on as a collaborator, although the brand hasn’t pushed that angle much in its pitches to consumer. Down low, the sole unit remains unchanged from that that debuted 35 years ago.
With how popular metallic silver detailing has become in sneakers, particular on retro runners, the Air Jordan 4 RM “Chrome” appears due for a warm reception in 2025. It’ll be joined in anticipation by the “Pine Green” colorway, a close lookalike to the hit Nike SB x Air Jordan 4 from 2023.
The Air Jordan 4 RM “Chrome” will release in spring 2025 exclusively in women’s sizing. A more firm drop date is still to confirmed, and pricing is set at $150.
Ian Servantes is a Senior News Editor for Footwear News specializing in sneaker coverage. He’s previously reported on streetwear and sneakers at Input and Highsnobiety after beginning his career on the pop culture beat. He subscribes to the idea that “ball is life” and doesn’t fuss over his kicks getting dirty.
