Jordan 4 Retro

The bold combination of black and red on this Jordan 4 Retro has seen it named Red Thunder. The former tone fills out much of the outsole, whose herringbone grip formations have been arranged at various different angles to provide comprehensive support underfoot. The only exceptions to this dark hue are a bright crimson patch below the forefoot and a white Jumpman logo beneath the arch of the foot. Moving up to the midsole, further hints of red can be seen between the black parts on the toe and lateral flank, and a visible Air unit set in the heel reveals the plush cushioning within.

Meanwhile, the upper is formed of several layers of black Durabuck, with an overlay wrapping around the forefoot, and another large section through the vamp, quarter and heel. More black material extends up to the mid-top collar, giving the sneaker a sophisticated look, while flashes of red can be seen behind the gridded nets on the quarter and below the laces. Though black, these thread through crimson-colored TPU cages at the top and bottom of the eyestay, the rear pair affixed to structural black triangles that come out of the shoe’s flanks.

Round the back of the foot is a black rubber heel panel that has been embossed with a light gray Jumpman. Above this is a pull tab that resembles the lace cages, only with raised blocks instead of holes to make it easy to hold on to. Inside, the shoe’s lining is made of a luxurious black material that lies gently against the ankle, and the black insole contains another off-white Jumpman. Standing proudly above the collar is the puffy tongue. Its crimson underside is well padded and contains a patch with Air Jordan text on it, while its topside carries a square Air Jordan Flight label whose black background accentuates the off-white Jumpman silhouette and the red text below it to complete this powerful Jordan 4 sneaker.