An Icon Reborn
In the pantheon of sneaker culture, few silhouettes command as much respect as the Air Jordan 4. The 2024 "Reimagined" treatment of the legendary "Bred" colorway represents the perfect marriage of legacy and contemporary craftsmanship. This release stands alongside the equally anticipated Air Jordan 11 "DMP"Air Jordan 4 "Military Blue"
Design Innovations
While maintaining the shoe's strict color blocking protocol – black nubuck upper, fire red accents, and a cement gray midsole – the "Reimagined" interpretation introduces several premium upgrades:
- Premium Materials:
- Authentic Aging:
- OG Spec:
- Tech Upgrade:
- Authentic Aging:
Why This Matters
The Reimagined series represents Jordan Brand's most ambitious retro program since the Remastered initiative of 2014-2015. Early leaked images on sneaker forums suggest this might be the most faithful - yet elevated - reproduction of MJ's 1989 playoff sneaker we've ever seen.
"Media outlets are already calling this 'the moldy tongue reaction all over again,' referencing how collectors went berserk for artificially aged details on previous Reimagined models." - Complex Sneakers
How to Cop
Given the Air Jordan 11 "DMP"'s instant sell-out last month, expect similarly fierce competition for these. Our advice:
- Enter ALL raffles (SNKRS, Foot Locker, etc.) starting release week
- Have multiple payment methods ready in your browser autofill
- Monitor local boutiques - some get Reimagined pairs while others only carry the Military Blues
- If striking out, be wary of resale - prices likely peak in March then dip by summer
Head-to-Head: 2024's Big Jordan Drops
| Model | Release | Key Features | Hype Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJ11 DMP | December 2023 | Concord + bred combo | Holiday 2023 Champion |
| AJ4 Reimagined Bred | February 2024 | OG colorway with aged details | ★★★★★ (Forecast) |
| AJ4 Military Blue | April 2024 | Exact reissue of 1989 pair | ★★★★ (Forecast) |
Final Verdict
While the Air Jordan 4 "Military Blue"11 "DMP"Reimagined Bred 4
The hardest choice may be whether to take scissors to the aging foam - as early customizers did to Original Run pairs - or preserve every ambered wrinkle that makes these special. Choose your fighter.