The 'Military Blue' accents against the white and grey work so well. It's not overly loud, which I like. The way the mesh and leather panels play with light is really nice in person. For a retro, the "Jordan 4" just has a presence that looks great with jeans or shorts. Very versatile style. On feet, the design really pops. The 'Military Blue' accents against the white and grey work so well. The mesh panels and those plastic wing eyelets? They give the "Jordan 4" such a unique, technical look. It's a shoe that gets compliments. In person, the materials have a nice presence. It's not the most premium AJ4 ever, but it looks great on camera and in real life. Who might want to skip these? If you have "really" wide feet, the midfoot might feel restrictive. Also, if your primary concern is all-day, walk-for-miles comfort, there are better (and often cheaper) options out there. And if you're not into the chunky, retro basketball look, this obviously isn't your shoe. It has a very specific vibe. Comparing it to other Jordans? The Air Jordan 4 Retro sits differently than a Jordan 1. It's more structured and has more tech (that visible Air unit!). Versus a Jordan 3, the 4 feels a bit more rugged and less sleek. It's its own thing. If you like that late-80s, early-90s basketball design language, the Jordan 4 is a cornerstone. This retro does a solid job of capturing that original feel.
