One of 2023’s most popular sneaker releases, the inter-brand Nike SB x Air Jordan 4 collaboration, is set to receive a follow up in the new year and a purported first look has just surfaced.
Releasing in color blocking that matches the initial “Pine Green” release is a new style which swaps out the green accents for a navy blue. The rest of the sneaker remains the same with a white leather upper, gray mudguard, zonal gum rubber outsole portions and red branding. It’s a relatively simple update, but it’s hard to fault the brands for sticking with what worked so well the first time around.
The first Nike SB x Air Jordan 4 debuted in ’23 and was the result of teamwork between Nike, Inc.’s Nike SB and Jordan Brand divisions. For the collaboration, the original 1989 basketball shoe was updated with a vintage-styled shape, durable materials and a deconstructed, flexible upper. While many sneaker enthusiasts consider the standard Air Jordan 4 Retro to be one of the line’s least comfortable shoes, the Nike SB version was heralded for its improved on-foot feel.
In addition to this new navy blue installment, a third Nike SB x Air Jordan 4 with red accents has also been rumored. There’s been recent speculation that the red pair has been canceled, but nothing concrete has been confirmed yet by reputable sources.
The “Pine Green” Nike SB x Air Jordan 4 was released in March 2023 for a retail price of $225 from SNKRS and select skate shops. Today, it resells for an average of around $500. Its popularity led Jordan Brand to release a similar spin-off look on the Air Jordan 4 RM.
Readers can expect more updates on the navy Nike SB x Air Jordan 4 soon. The sneaker has a full colorway description of “Summit White/White/Navy/Neutral Gray/Gum Yellow/Varsity Red” and a SKU of DR5415-100.
