Quick Facts
- Jordan Brand is paying homage to the LA Lakers with a new Jordan 4
- The sneaker features Lakers purple on most of the upper with golden hits on the Nike Air text and Jumpman logo
- The pair also marks the return of the iconic MJ face box packaging
- Expect a release Spring 2026 in full-family sizing
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2025 was a major year for the Air Jordan series, especially the Jordan 4. Some of the best colorways to ever grace the sneaker hit shelves this year, including Nigel Sylvester’s Air Jordan 4 Brick by Brick, a retro of the White Cement, and something many never thought would happen: a re-release of the coveted Undefeated x Air Jordan 4. It’s going to be tough to follow up this stellar lineup, but 2026 is already looking promising with news that the AJ 4 is getting a Los Angeles Lakers-themed colorway.
Primarily doused in the LA Lakers signature purple, the sneaker utilizes suede paneling on the mudguard, toe, and midfoot panels. Black netting on the tongue and midfoot contrasts the light grey used on the wing eyelets, while we get our first pop of Lakers gold on the Jumpman atop the tongue. Moving back to the heel tab we see more golden hues on the Nike Air logo, which is finished with purple speckle paint details to give it a cement feel. Underfoot sits a black, cream, and grey midsole and tonal outsole.
Paying homage to the Lakers will always make a sneaker special, but there's something even better about this pair for Jordan-heads. This will mark the return of the iconic MJ face box. If you're out of the loop, in the early 2000s Jordan retro releases featured Michael Jordan's face printed on the lid. Hopefully this means we'll also get retro cards back soon.
The Air Jordan 4 Retro Lakers will release Spring 2026 through Nike and select Jordan Brand retailers online and in-store. Available in full-family sizing, the retail price is set at $220 (men), $165 (GS), $105 (PS), and $90 (TD). Download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
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