Key facts
- This product will release on December 31st, 2026.
Jordan Brand is re-releasing the famous Air Jordan 4 Retro “Bred” in the winter of 2026, this time using the 1989 shape.
Although it is too early to discuss an official release date, we already have information about a new Air Jordan release in 2026. According to several industry sources, it seems that the brand intends to release the famous AJ4 “Bred” again in 2026. The release information was published exclusively by zSneakerHeadz and Sneaker Files.
The model comes with product codes FV5029-001 (Men's SKU), IB4171-001 (Grade School SKU), IB4388-001 (Preschool SKU), IB4387-001 (Toddler SKU) and the color scheme “Black/Fire Red/Cement Grey/White” In accordance with the colors used, it is clear that we are talking about the famous “Bred” model, one of the original colorways released in 1989. According to the sources mentioned above, the brand is launching the model using the 1989 shape, being a “true to OG” release, meaning faithful to the original. At the moment Nike has not yet confirmed the rumors about the release. In general, the brand avoids confirming rumors about upcoming limited edition releases in the near future. We expect to find out more details about the release starting in 2026.
When is the Air Jordan 4 Retro OG “Bred” releasing?
The Air Jordan 4 Retro OG “Bred” will be released in the winter of 2026 on Nike.com and at partner Air Jordan Retro stores. At the moment, the brand has not yet communicated an exact release date. However, we already know that the model is part of the seasonal Nike Holiday 2026 catalog. As a result, we expect the pair to be released between October and December. See below images of the version released in 2019 while we wait for more details about the launch.
In other news, check out the recently released pair of Air Jordan 4 “Bred” Reimagined.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the release date?
- The Air Jordan 4 Retro OG "Bred" 2026 is releasing on December 31, 2026. This means a release will occur during Holiday 2026.
Vlad Ciutacu is a writer based in The Hague, Netherlands. He has been working in the footwear industry for more than a decade, with hundreds of pairs in his collection. His favourite models are the Air Jordan 1 and the Nike SB Dunk Low Pro. Find him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
