A Closer Look at Air Jordan 4 Retro Red Colorways

The Air Jordan 4 is the second sneaker in the popular shoe franchise designed by Tinker Hatfield and debuted in 1989. Michael Jordan wore the shoe when he hit the game-winning shot in Game 5 of the NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers. It received the retro title in 1999, and since that time various retro editions have been released.

Jordan's Red colorways feature a variety of different shoes for men, children, and women. In addition, the Air Jordan 4 Retro Red has produced numerous special edition shoes for specific sports and special commemorations.

Air Jordan 4 Retro Toro Bravo

Released in July 2013, the Air Jordan 4 Retro Toro Bravo features a predominantly Fire Red color scheme throughout the nubuck upper, tongue, and bottom Jumpman logo. Accents of black are featured throughout the midsole, heel, wings, quarter paneling, and bottom of the outsole. Cement Grey outlines the eyelets, interior, outsole, and the tag on the tongue. White detailing is splashed across the midsole where the Air unit sits as well as the Jumpman logos on the heel and tongue of the shoe.

Air Jordan 4 Retro Metallic Red

The Air Jordan 4 Retro Metallic Red was launched as a four-piece Metallic Pack on June 6, 2020. Monochromatic white flows throughout the Air Jordan 4 Retro Metallic Red’s upper, midsole, outsole, tongue, quarter-panel netting, and heels. The University Red pops out throughout the molded eyelets, interior tongue, bottom toe side of the outsole, and all of the Jumpman logos.

Air Jordan 4 Retro Red Thunder

Following the acclaimed Thunder colorway that was originally released in 2006, the Air Jordan 4 Retro Red Thunder came out in January 2022. Also known as Crimson, its contrast of black and red is iconic in the Air Jordan sneaker line. Unlike the Tour Yellow accents in the original shoes, the predominantly black nubuck upper replaces the yellow with splashes of Crimson Red. The Crimson is displayed on the molded eyelets, quarter-panel netting, interior tongue, throat, and the area of the midsole where the signature air cushioning is.

Air Jordan 4 Retro Special Edition, NRG & MCS Sneakers

The Red colorway has remained a popular choice throughout the history of the Air Jordan franchise. As such, a variety of different specialty shoes have been produced with red as the primary color. Such examples include Red Jordan 4 Retros like the women's Air Jordan 4 Retro NRG Singles Day. The Air Jordan 4 Retro SE FIBA was designed to commemorate the 2019 Basketball World Cup. It features red, Obsidian, white, and Metallic Gold. Meanwhile, the Air Jordan 4 Retro MCS Gym Red cleats display the multi-sport appeal of this iconic Jordan brand.