UPDATE (MAY 23rd) – Nike SNKRS Exclusive Access Second Chance release for the Nike SB x Air Jordan 4 ‘Pine Green’ is set for May 25th, 2023. This exclusive opportunity will be available to a limited number of SNKRS Members. Eligibility criteria include: having taken an L on the initial release on March 21st and having made at least 1 Nike SB Footwear purchase (excluding Nike SB Dunks) within the past year on the Nike Digital platform. This is our way of rewarding our loyal SB members who are passionate about skating in these shoes.

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Where to Cop ‘EM: In January 2020, sneaker leakers announced that an Air Jordan 4 “Pine Green” retro would release in August of that year, but it never came to fruition. However, the project was repurposed into the first Air Jordan 4 by Nike SB, which has only recently appeared via official Nike photography. Rumors of a Nike SB x Air Jordan 4 began to circulate in September 2022, with initial reports and spy shots depicting a “Black Cat” colorway. Skater Paul Rodriguez was also seen wearing the shoe, but it turned out to be a sample. Later reports revealed that one of two final versions of the modified Air Jordan sneaker would feature a “Neutral White,” “Pine Green,” and “Sail” color scheme. The project has since been confirmed by both authorized and unauthorized sources and has been received moderately well by the sneaker community-at-large.

While the Swoosh hasn’t given a full breakdown of the collaboration, @tuxedoAmerica on Twitter has provided insight into what makes the Jordans “SB.” The rubber compound wings withstand grip tape better than traditional plastic materials, and the sole is thinner at the forefoot to increase board feel. The Air unit underneath the forefoot has been removed on the Nike SB AJ4, and the “SB”-branded heel tab delivers flexibility for skating. The tongue includes more padding than standard Jordan 4’s, and the toecap doesn’t feature a turn-n-stitch, decreasing the robustness of the toe. The stitching across the “Pine Green” pair follows Nike SB guidelines, as prototypes featuring traditional Air Jordan stitching were not durable enough. Finally, the outsole has gum sections for increased grip.

The Nike SB Jordan 4 is set to debut on March 17 at various skate shops with Nike SB accounts, with a Nike SNKRS release scheduled for March 20 and a global release on March 21. The sneaker will be priced at $225 USD, which is $15 more than a standard Air Jordan 4 in adult sizing.