Air Jordan IV (4): 1988-89

As cool as its breathable mesh inserts and featuring super-steady stabilization straps and ultra-cushioned soles, Tinker Hatfield creates a sneaker custommade for fluidity, rhythm and grace. Michael makes it a reality with a series of gravity-defying dunks which, along with the distinctive tongues, were fast becoming a trademark. Spike once again pays fond homage when he features the AJIV in a scene from his movie “Do The Right Thing”, while more recently rapper Slick Rick announces his intention to purchase the entire 2006 retro line. With the IV, AIR JORDANs truly enter the modern cultural lexicon.

Original

• White/Black
• Black/Cement Grey
• Off White-Military Blue
• White/Red-Black

1999 Retro

• Black/Cement Grey
• White (Cement)/Black
• White/Columbia Blue-Midnight Navy
• Black/Black-Cool Grey
• White/White-Chrome

2004 Retro

• White/Chrome-Classic Green
• Cool Grey/Chrome-Drk Charcoal-Vars Maize

2005 Retro UNDFTD

• Olive-Oiled Suede-Flight Satin

2005 Retro Laser

• White/Varsity Red-Black
• Black/Varsity Red-Medium Grey

2006 Retro

• Black/Black-Light Graphite (Black Cat)
• White/Metallic Silver (Pure)
• White/Tour Yellow-Dark Blue-Grey-Black
• Mist Blue/University Blue-Gold Leaf-White
• White/Varsity Red-Black (Mars)
• White/Boarder Blue-Light Sand (WMNS)
• Black/Tour Yellow (Thunder)
• Tour Yellow/Dark Blue-Grey-White (Lightning)
• White/Military Blue-Neutral Grey

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