Though it’s long left the hardwood of the NBA, the Tinker Hatfield-designed Air Jordan 4 has continuously carried Jordan Brand’s roster, cementing itself as one of — if not the — best basketball shoes of all-time. With their 2025 calendar stacked with more than 15 launches, the Air Jordan 4 is set to repeat that performance in 2026. Another 15 new Jordan releases are already scheduled across men’s, women’s, and kids’ sizing, reinforcing the silhouette’s position as one of the brand’s most commercially and culturally important models.
Headlining the year is Nigel Sylvester’s follow-up to 2025’s “Brick By Brick” Air Jordan 4, arriving in a Fire Red-esque “Sail/Cinnabar” execution. Last year’s release was more than a collaboration — it signaled Sylvester’s expanding power under Michael Jordan’s eponymous brand. His ability to merge BMX culture, storytelling, and wearable design translated into both strong sell-through and sustained aftermarket demand. The project demonstrated how a collaborator can move beyond hype and meaningfully shape the legacy model's direction, and he did it across multiple Jumpman models, including the Air Jordan 1 Low.
That momentum now carries into 2026, with the sequel expected to command similar attention.
Alongside contemporary collaborations, 2026 restores two long-requested retros: the Air Jordan 4 “Tour Yellow” and the Air Jordan 4 “Toro.” Both pairs have remained frequent subjects of forum discussions, resale speculation, and community wish lists for years. Their return reflects Jordan Brand’s growing responsiveness to archival demand and signals a continued emphasis on mid-2000s nostalgia—a move familiar to the brand last year, with fan favorites like the Air Jordan Retro 4 “Black Cat” a wildly successful re-run.
The OG Nike Air-branded Air Jordan 4 “Bred” is also confirmed to return in 2026 - in suede -, reinforcing the model’s foundational identity, keeping the old heads happy, and introducing origin stories to the next generation of sneakerheads.
The Air Jordan 4 has no shortage of memorable colorways, but few carry the cult mystique of the Air Jordan 4 "Tour Yellow" (Rare Air).
Another day, another Jordan Brand release confirmed for 2026. Reports of the Air Jordan 4 "Toro Bravo" returning May 2, 2026 have been confirmed via retailer images of the 2026 pair.
The Air Jordan 4 “Bred” is set to make its long-awaited return in Holiday 2026—this time in a true-to-OG build. Following the recent “Bred Reimagined” release and the widely praised 2019 retro, Jordan Brand will shift back to original specifications […]
Beyond its marquee drops, the 2026 schedule includes themed releases inspired by comic books, Valentine’s Day, the Los Angeles Lakers Jordan Retro 4 for NBA All-Star, and London’s street culture. The year will conclude with a premium entry tied to the revived Bin 23 series.
Together, the lineup illustrates the Air Jordan 4’s evolving role within Jordan Brand. There is a deliberate balance between heritage and experimentation—honoring the 1989 blueprint while pushing the silhouette into new cultural spaces, resulting in some of the year's best new releases.
Jordan Brand is closing out its most ambitious year of luxury storytelling with a release that feels less like a sneaker and more like a bespoke collector’s piece. Slated for a December 26, 2026, launch, the Air Jordan 4 “Bin 23” serves as the […]
Jordan Brand is extending its global-themed offerings with an upcoming Air Jordan 4 “London,” set to arrive in Fall 2026, according to Romania's Sneaker Market outlet. The pair joins a growing lineup of city-inspired retros that have paid homage […]
Jordan Brand is set to add a playful twist to its retro lineup with the Air Jordan 4 "Comic," arriving July 2026. Inspired by vintage comic books, the upcoming colorway captures the bold lines and vibrant panels synonymous with classic illustrated […]
As Jordan Brand continues its reign with the Air Jordan 4, 2026 is already shaping up to carry the momentum from a packed 2025 calendar. From the return of the OG “White Cement,” Undefeated’s long-awaited collab, and the Travis Scott-inspired […]
Jordan Brand continues its exploration of denim with the upcoming Air Jordan 4 “Iced Carmine”, a women's-exclusive release slated for Summer 2026, as per Sneaker Files.
Jordan Brand continues to expand its women’s lineup with the Women’s Air Jordan 4 “Pink Thunder,” a Holiday 2026 release that reinterprets one of the franchise’s most recognizable color-blocking themes.
The Air Jordan 4 had a monumental 2025 and it seems Tinker Hatfield's beloved design will continue to show up big in 2026.
Women’s-exclusive Jordan releases have become some of the brand’s most compelling drops in recent years—but also a recurring source of frustration for bigger-footed fans who often miss out. That trend looks set to continue with the upcoming […]
Jordan Brand is continuing its seasonal lineup with the release of the Kids’ Air Jordan 4 “Valentine’s Day,” arriving on February 21. Designed specifically for younger sizes, the pair leans into soft, playful detailing while staying true to […]
Jordan Brand is diving back into its roots with the upcoming Air Jordan 4 “Flight Club”, slated to release on January 17, 2026. A nod to the original Jordan Flight Club—the brand’s early membership program from the late ’80s and early ’90s—the […]
The Air Jordan 4 continues to hold an evergreen place in the Air Jordan lineup, maintaining a level of popularity that few models from 1989—or any era—can match. Even in the kids’ category, the silhouette rarely slows down, and Jordan Brand […]
With sustained collaborator influence, community-driven retro returns, and thematic storytelling, the Air Jordan 4’s dominance is not accidental. In 2026, it continues as both a commercial anchor and a cultural canvas.
Stay tuned to our dedicated Jordan Release Calendar to track every confirmed Air Jordan 4 release in 2026 — from Nigel Sylvester’s latest collaboration to the return of “Tour Yellow,” “Toro,” and the OG “Bred,” and countless new arrivals.
We’ll continue updating the page as new colorways and release dates are confirmed.
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