The Skate-y Jordan 4s Could Be Nike's Next Big Sneaker
2024 continues to be a huge year for Jordan 4 sneakers, with loads of drops already out in the world and even more to come. And so the Jordan 4 RM shoe arrives right on time, really. It's maybe even the refresh the model deserves.
Again, we've seen quite a few hyped Jordan 4 sneaker releases this year, including the long-awaited Bred Reimagined and Military Blue colorways. Currently, these sought-after Jordan 4s shoes mostly resell within the $200 range on secondhand sites after retailing for $190. Not a huge return.
This isn't to say the Jordan 4 is "falling off," as the kids might say, though. The "low" retail prices could be a result of various factors — too many pairs releasing at once, the whole "broken resale" conversation, Jordan 4 fatigue, and so on.
Meanwhile, the low-profilke Jordan 4 RM sneaker breathes fresh, skate-y air into the 39-year-old model, a shoe that needs no introduction. The Jordan 4 spirit still lingers (albeit subtly) amidst the new, robust skater aesthetic and reimagined traditional elements.
Of course, the Jordan 4 RM has sparked various reactions among the most devoted Jordan fans. Some adhere to the "if it ain't broke, don't fix" philosophy, believing the Jordan 4 was perfect as is.
On the other hand, you've got Nike lovers who are more than here for the genuine makeover and want the chunked-up shoes in their closets immediately. I even saw someone call the chunky sneaker "the next big thing."
And then there are the folks who neither love nor loathe the Jordan 4 RMs, but it all makes sense to them.
Only time will tell if the Jordan 4 RM will be the next major sneaker. But with a "Bike Air" collab and several solid colorways on the horizon, this enthralling Jordan shoe has the right idea.
