Jordan 4 Retro Military Blue 2012

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 Military Blue 2012

Based on the 1989 OG colorway, the Jordan Retro Military Blue stays true to the original with its clean and simple colors. The Jordan 4 Retro has a white upper with blue accents on the lack eyelets, heel, midsole, and quarter panel. White laces also make an appearance, and a white outsole is separated from the white upper by a contrasting grey toe. The tongue of these white and blue Jordans features Jordan branding with a blue Jumpman logo, and another Jumpman appears on the heel in white.

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