How To Cop the Air Jordan 4 "Thunder"

Jordan 4s are having a moment right now, and what better way to keep up the momentum than releasing a retro of one of the most iconic pairs going? Sneakerheads across the globe have been eagerly awaiting the re-release of the Air Jordan 4 “Thunder”, and now the time has finally come. If you’re looking to add this pair to your collection, then listen up, and we’re about to tell you everything you need to know about how to cop the “Thunder” AJ4.

The Air Jordan 4 “Thunder” isn’t an OG AJ4 colourway, but it's still one of the most sought-after liveries going. The shoe debuted back in 2006 when it was released alongside the AJ4 “Lightning” as Jordan Brand looked to focus its efforts on expanding its presence within the lifestyle market. This allowed the brand to play with new colourways and materials, and create a whole host of new classics.

While the shoe was only released in men’s sizing back in 2006, a 2012 retro saw the pair drop in full-family sizing. This pair stayed true to the style’s original make-up. After dropping the 2012 version, Jordan retired the colourway for a while, meaning that it's been over 10 years since this pair has seen a release. You won’t want to miss out this time!

The Air Jordan 4 “Thunder” is unapologetically bold, and sees a heavily contrasting palette of black and yellow take over the shoe’s entirety. Though it keeps its nubuck construction, this pair actually takes on a slightly different shape to its previous retros, staying more true to the original AJ4 look. The sneaker also comes with all the design details you’d expect to see on the AJ4, including mesh side panels, ‘wing’ detailing and a visible Air unit.

The “Thunder” Air Jordan 4 is set to drop on the 13th of May.

The AJ4 “Thunder” will drop in full-family sizing. It will drop across adult, GS, PS and TD sizes. Check out our Air Jordan 4 size guide for everything you need to know about Jordan 4 sizing.

Most Air Jordan 4 "Thunder" releases will take place via raffles. This will ensure that the process is fair.

To view the open raffles, head over to the Air Jordan 4 “Thunder” product page, and head to the where to buy section. Click ‘raffles’ and a list of all the available raffles will appear. Simply head to the retailer and follow the instructions to get your entry in.

Some retailers may drop the Air Jordan 4 “Thunder” on a first-come-first-served basis. You can view them under the ‘retailers’ tab on the product page. Be sure to hit the release reminder button and we will send you a link as soon as the product is available.

So far, only Offspring has confirmed that it will be dropping the shoe on this basis. The drop is expected to happen at 8am on the 13th of May, so make sure to have the tab open at the same time you're refreshing SNKRS.

The Air Jordan 4 “Thunder” will see a SNKRS release on the 13th of May. By now, you probably know how these go down, but if you're a SNKRS newbie you'll want to listen up. Make sure you've downloaded Nike's SNKRS app, and then head over to the upcoming tab, and scroll until you see the shoes. If you'd like to set a reminder ahead of the drop, you can do this today.

On drop day, you'll have a short window of time to get your entry in. This will open at 8am. Here, you'll be able to enter the raffle in order to purchase a pair. We recommend having your payment details already saved to your Nike account to avoid any unnecessary stress in the morning. If you're successful, you'll get that highly anticipated "GOT 'EM" message - make sure you tag us in these if you upload to Instagram, as we'd love to celebrate your W with you!

If you miss out on the drop, or simply can’t wait until drop day, you can also cop a pair at resale. This usually means paying a premium, but it's a safe option if you want to guarantee yourself the sneakers. We already have plenty of pairs of the Air Jordan 4 “Thunder” on the Sole Market already, so you can secure your pair without having to go through the hassle and heartache on drop day. Just hit the link to cop your size, and feel safe in the knowledge that every pair on Sole Market will come from a verified seller and is subject to our in-house legit check system.

So, there you have it. This guide will give you the best chance of copping the Air Jordan 4 “Thunder” - but remember that things can quickly change, and that more chances may come up! With that in mind, be sure to set your release reminders on our app and stay locked to The Sole Supplier's social channels on the drop day, as we'll be posting all the latest info as it comes in. Good luck!