Jordan 4 Retro x Union LA Mid Off Noir

Tinker Hatfield changed up the game on his second of many Air Jordan designs by amping up the performance and breathability. He kept the AJ 3's mid-cut height, the visible Air unit in the heel and the "Nike Air" emblem on the back. Hatfield also retained the signature Jumpman logo on the tongue.

The Air Jordan 4 implemented a more utilitarian approach. Here's what made it stand apart:

• Cost-effective Durabuck synthetic leather upper that wipes clean with ease
• An encapsulated Air unit added to the forefoot
• The word “Flight” incorporated into the Jumpman logo—Air Jordan is meant to fly, after all
• The addition of “wings,” a multiport lacing system with extra holes for a customized fit and enhanced lateral support
• A pull tab added to the heel for an easier wearing experience
• “Over-molded” mesh paneling for increased breathability, the netting was coated with urethane, dipped in soft plastic, then air-blown to remove the plastic from the net’s gaps

Jordan 4 Retro x Union LA Off Noir 2020

This collaboration between Union LA and Air Jordan creates a particularly eye-catching version of the Jordan 4 Retro design. Though the Jordan Retro x Union LA Off Noir shoes mostly follow the shape of a standard Jordan 4, the wings on the side are solid plastic instead of having cut-out triangles. Another big difference is the tongue, which is a short, folded-over shape with a simple "Air Jordan" label instead of the usual large Jumpman patch. This refreshing take is completed with a colorful black, blue, red, and white upper and a tan sole.

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