Nike Air Jordan 4 Retro "Bred" Sneakers

Description

The Air Jordan 4 “Bred” is one of the most iconic colorways in the Jordan family. “Bred” stands for Black + Red. The shoe features a primarily black upper with grey and cement accents, and red touches on the tongue and outsole. Over its lifetime, the 4 “Bred” has been retroed multiple times (1999, 2008, 2012, 2019) — and more recently in a “Reimagined” version that updates materials and construction while retaining the classic color blocking.

The 2019 retro version restored the “Nike Air” branding on the heel (a signature OG detail). The “Reimagined” version (2024) introduces a full-grain leather upper in place of the traditional nubuck, a slightly refined last, and tweaks to the shape and detailing to better match the original 1989 silhouette.

Whether you’re talking about the classic retro or the updated Reimagined, the DNA of the Jordan 4 is present: the wing eyelets, mesh side panels, visible Air unit in the heel, and the sculpted midsole/outsole lines.

Features

Upper material(s) Traditional: black nubuck / durabuck, with synthetic overlays.<br>Reimagined: premium full-grain leather replacing nubuck.

Color scheme Black, Cement Grey, Fire Red (and white accents in midsole)

Eyelets / Wings The signature wing-style plastic eyelets (“wings”) in cement grey; they tie into the lacing support system

Mesh panels / perforations Side panel mesh and tongue mesh remain consistent with the Jordan 4 design

Branding Jumpman / “Flight” on the tongue; Nike Air on heel tab in 2019 retro & Reimagined versions; sometimes Jumpman in other release

Midsole / cushioning Visible Air unit in the heel; encapsulated Air (or foam) in the forefoot.

Outsole / traction Rubber outsole with herringbone pattern for grip and multidirectional traction

Shape & last The Reimagined version refines the shape, purportedly bringing it closer to the original ’89 specs.

Tongue / collar Padded tongue with “Jumpman + Flight” branding; collar height and curvature adjusted in newer versions for comfort and fit

Box / packaging Reimagined editions often come with revised packaging and hang tags (e.g. Nike Air hangtag in black) to signify the premium update