The Air Jordan Retro 4 is "not" a modern, bouncy sneaker. The cushioning is firm, which I actually like for all-day wear—it's supportive. The lockdown is great, especially with those plastic wing eyelets. But heads up: it fits a bit narrow. If you have wide feet, you might need to size up. It's a performance shoe from a different era, reimagined for the streets. For my wide-foot friends, listen up: the "Air Jordan Retro 4" can be a bit narrow in the midfoot, especially new. You might wanna go half a size up, or just be prepared for a break-in period. Once it molds to you, it's fine. But that initial squeeze is real. Just something to consider before you drop that $210 USD on your true size. Just copped the 'Black Cat' "Air Jordan Retro 4s", and the all-black matte look is stealthy & sleek. Out of the box, the craftsmanship is clean. Sliding them on, the comfort is... okay. You feel the court-ready heritage, not plush modernity. The "Air Jordan Retro 4" silhouette shines in monochrome – it's all about the details. Compared to a bulkier AJ5, these feel slightly more streamlined. Great for style, tough fits. Not great if you need cushioning for long walks. So, for fashion-forward folks, yes. For comfort-first people, maybe not. Is it worth the $210 price tag? For "me", yes—if you love the model. The craftsmanship on recent retros has been good. The durability is there. But if you prioritize cloud-like comfort from day one, the "Air Jordan Retro 4" might disappoint. It's more about style and heritage than cutting-edge feel. Think of it as wearable sneaker history.

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