Inspired by the electrifying colors of Michael Jordan’s motorcycle racing team from 2006, the return of the Air Jordan 4 “Thunder” has sparked a wide range of discussions. After learning as early as last fall about the reissue of this retro, the first images were met with mixed reactions, as the stitching in the forefoot area displayed a different shade of bright yellow. Once this detail was updated to better align with the original DNA of the mid-2000s pair, the official images of this “thunderous” silhouette were finally revealed.
Over the last decade, the silhouette has been rumored to return ad nauseam, but it seems Jordan Brand has finally put things into motion to reissue the "Thunder" colorway that debuted in 2006. Constructed 17 years later, the second Air Jordan design from Tinker Hatfield renders near-exact specifications to its 2006 counterpart, dressing a dominant portion of its upper in a jet-black nubuck while rendering further pitch-dark color matches along the mid-foot netting, laces and branded tabs. Illuminated in its typical placements, "Thunder" consumes the base underlays, lacewings and midsole underfoot while pops of crisp white are applied to the various Jumpman insignias.
When is the Air Jordan 4 Retro Thunder releasing?
Scheduled to release on May 13 on Nike.com in full family sizing at a retail price of €220, you can enjoy the official images of the upcoming Air Jordan 4 “Thunder” below.
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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.
