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Air Jordan 4 Retro: from The Shot to the Black Cat, the 1989 icon

Air Jordan 4: 1989, Tinker Hatfield and The Shot

After the success of the Air Jordan 3, Tinker Hatfield delivered a more technical, lighter follow-up in 1989: the Air Jordan 4. It was also the first Jordan sold outside the United States, making it a global phenomenon from day one. On 7 May 1989, in Game 5 of the first-round playoff series against Cleveland, Michael Jordan hit a buzzer-beater over Craig Ehlo that went down in history as The Shot. The same year, the shoe appeared in Spike Lee's film Do the Right Thing. Equal parts sport and culture, the AJ4 instantly became a benchmark.

Mesh, wings and visible Air: the Jordan 4 design

The Air Jordan 4 is recognisable at a glance. Mesh panels on the sides and tongue boost breathability and gave it a technical look that was brand new at the time. The famous plastic wings lock the foot in and allow plenty of lacing options. In the heel, the visible Air unit carried over from the AJ3 provides cushioning, while the tongue shows the Jumpman logo with the word Flight. On OG versions, the Nike Air logo sits on the heel. This mix of leather, mesh and functional details made the Jordan 4 one of the most influential silhouettes in sneaker culture.

Black Cat, Cave Stone and collabs: Air Jordan 4 colourways

The original 1989 colourways, White Cement, Black Cement, Fire Red and Military Blue, laid the foundations of a huge family. At noirfonce.eu, the all-black Black Cat sits alongside Cave Stone, Comic and Rare Air Tour Yellow. Collaborations take centre stage too: Nigel Sylvester Brick After Brick, UNDEFEATED, J Balvin Lemonade, the Nike SB Navy and the RM PSG Off Noir. For women, Birds of Paradise and Iced Carmine bring a bold touch, and the White Cement also comes in kids' sizes, so every generation across Europe can find its pair.

How to style your Air Jordan 4 Retro sneakers

Chunkier than the AJ3, the Air Jordan 4 easily becomes the centrepiece of an outfit. It pairs naturally with straight or slightly loose jeans that stack over the tongue, with cargo trousers, or with fleece shorts in summer. Understated colourways like Black Cat or Cave Stone work every day with a neutral wardrobe, while Tour Yellow or Comic take the lead in a more graphic look. For families, grade school (GS), preschool (PS) and toddler (TD) versions mean the whole household can share the same icon, from the youngest to the oldest.

Buy the Air Jordan 4 at noirfonce.eu, 100% authentic

Buying your Air Jordan 4 at noirfonce.eu means a flawless pair every time. An official Nike and Jordan retailer since 2015, NOIRFONCE guarantees brand-new, 100% authentic pairs checked before every dispatch. Delivery across Europe is fast and fully tracked, payment is secure with instalment options, and you have 14 days to return your order if you change your mind. From the Black Cat to the most sought-after collaborations, the full Air Jordan 4 Retro collection is waiting for you at noirfonce.eu.