It's a piece of sneaker culture. But go in knowing it's a style play, not a comfort revolution. For me, it's a yes – it brings back great memories and just looks so good on the shelf and on feet. Now, the cons or things to consider... That bright yellow suede/nubuck? It's gonna get dirty, and it might be tricky to clean. Also, as I said, the comfort isn't modern. If you need all-day, walk-everywhere cloud-like comfort, look elsewhere. The price point at around $210 USD is standard for retros, but it's still a chunk of change for a shoe with 1989 tech. Putting them on... the fit is TTS for me. The Air Jordan 4 is never the most comfortable Jordan, let's be real. You feel that firm cushioning. The lockdown is good, but the plastic wings dig in a bit initially. It's a heavier shoe, you feel the weight. The 'Lightning' colorway just pops on foot, though. Comparing it to other "Jordan" retros... the 4 is always bulkier than a 1 or a 3. The 'Lightning' specifically? It's louder than my 'Fire Red' 4s, that's for sure. Comfort-wise, they're all in the same retro ballpark—good for style, not for running a marathon. But the color story here is what you're really buying into.

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  • Style: CZ6509-100

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