The Air Jordan 4 “Lightning 2021†is a modern re-issue of the desirable colorway of Michael Jordan’s fourth signature shoe that was originally released in August 2006. Without question one of the most sought-after non-original Air Jordan shoes ever, the first “Lightning†was released in hyper-limited quantities exclusively on Jumpman23.com (the former Jordan Brand website) alongside a “reverse” black and yellow “Thunder†Jordan 4, together creating the “Thunder & Lightning†pack. The “Lightning†was accompanied by an Air Jordan “Flight†T-shirt and the “Thunder†was paired with a varsity jacket. In 2012, Jordan Brand brought back the “Thunder,†but curiously decided against releasing the “Lightning.†15 years after its debut, the “Lightning†returned in near true-to-original fashion. Like the OG, the modern incarnation of the “Lightning†features Tour Yellow nubuck on its upper with black mesh on the tongue and mid-panel. Grey “wings†and black eyelets contrast the yellow look. Elsewhere, white Jumpman branding appears on the nylon tongue tag and a black Jumpman graces the back of the shoe. Jordan Brand opts for a slightly lighter grey rubber outsole than that of the unit found on the original “Lightning†from 2006. Release date: August 28, 2021
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