How Do Air Jordan 4s Fit? Your Guide to Sizing, Care, Colorways & More
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A full guide to Air Jordan 4 sizing, care, history, popular colorways and more.
Matt DeSciora
Let’s not mince words: the Air Jordan 4 is one of the greatest sneakers of all time. The retro basketball shoe was debuted by Michael Jordan over NBA All-Star Weekend in 1989, and it was later part of one of the biggest moments of Jordan’s early career: “The Shot.” In between its splashy introduction and legacy-defining moment, the Jordan 4 became a pop culture icon when it starred in now-famous commercials featuring Jordan and Spike Lee (as Mars Blackmon).
Today, the Jordan 4 is as relevant as ever. It’s the perfect shoe to build a solid, versatile sneaker collection around in 2022. Just as it was when it hit the scene several decades ago.
Whether you’ve owned multiple Jordan 4s or just getting started on your sneaker journey, everyone could use a refresher on the model’s most essential information. Below, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about the Jordan 4, including sizing and care instructions.
This is the Stadium Goods buyer’s guide to the Air Jordan 4.
The Basics: Discussing the Air Jordan 4’s Original Colorways and More
Familiarizing yourself with the Air Jordan 4 means knowing the shoe’s most essential information, which includes its original colorways, release year, designer, and more. The Jordan 4 was originally released by Nike in 1989 and was designed by legendary footwear designer Tinker Hatfield. The shoe debuted in four colorways: the “Bred,” “White Cement,” “Fire Red,” and “Military Blue.” Of the four, Jordan wore three in the NBA, with the “Military Blue” being more of a “lifestyle” colorway meant to be worn off the court, as it didn’t feature the familiar red, black, and white team uniform colors of the Chicago Bulls.
Air Jordan 4 Sizing: How does the Jordan 4 Fit?
Does the Air Jordan 4 run small? Does it run big? Neither! The general consensus when it comes to sizing the Jordan 4 is to stick with your regular sneaker size. That means the Air Jordan 4 runs true-to-size—or “TTS” in sneaker parlance. If you have a narrow foot, and we mean a very narrow foot, you could probably comfortably size down ½ a size from your normal Air Jordan size. Otherwise, we advise you to stick with whatever size you commonly wear in most athletic sneakers.
How Do You Clean the Air Jordan 4?
The Air Jordan 4 is one of the rare sneakers that doesn’t lose its luster once it accumulates some dirt or a few scuffs. But with that being said, you still want to do your best to keep the shoe clean, especially if it’s your first pair.
To keep the Jordan 4 looking box-fresh, we suggest cleaning it with a damp cloth and a little bit of dish detergent from time-to-time. That should help remove any smudges that have accumulated with wear. You could also use a sneaker cleaning product on the shoe, as well. And that’s about it. Just don’t forget to let the shoe dry in a cool, somewhat shaded place before wearing it again.
Off-White x Air Jordan 4 “Sail”
The Air Jordan 4 in 2022: New Collaborations and Colorways
Like any Air Jordan shoe from the line’s heyday, the Jordan 4 has had its timeless design recalibrated in collaborations in recent years, most notably with Off-White, Travis Scott, KAWS, Levi’s, Union, the A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 4 and more.
The Jordan 4 has also been released in a spate of interesting colorways by Jordan Brand, too. Some of our favorite non-original Air Jordan 4s include the “Lighting,” “Red Thunder,” “University Blue,” and the “Midnight Navy.” All of these colorways come in full family sizing, meaning the entire squad can get down with the shoe if that’s y’all’s vibe. Cool by us.
Really, because the Air Jordan 4 is released in new colorways all the time, you should definitely keep it locked to Stadium Goods to catch every release.
Top Flight
As you can see, the Air Jordan 4 is clearly an iconic sneaker, one that deserved a buyer’s guide highlighting all of its most essential information. The only thing left to say?