Sole Styling #03 - How to Style the Air Jordan 4

Following the debut success of the Jordan 3 back in 1988, you could certainly say the pressure was on designer Tinker Hatfield to produce something equally as striking for Jordan's 4th rendition. Well, considering here we are 33 years later talking about it, you could certainly say the Air Jordan 4 was an immediate success.

The Air Jordan 4 further established the brand as one of the leaders within the sneaker market, and years down the line, people are still chomping at the bit to get a chance to cop these limited sneakers.

With more and more Air Jordan 4s flooding the market in recent times, wearers can be left somewhat stumped at the idea of how to wear them, but fear not, as we're here to give you a helping hand. Here at The Sole Supplier, it might not come as any surprise to learn we're all avid fans of the Air Jordan 4, so we've decided to tap some of our crew right here in the office to give you all their personal tips, tricks and advice when it comes to wearing this iconic silhouette.

So before you go and buy your next high heat pair of AJ4s, make sure you check out the rest of this article for some inspiration!

For our first outfit, Miles has let his pair of Air Jordan 4 "Lightning" do the talking whilst utilising a monochromatic black/grey/white colour palette for his clothing. On the upper portion, Miles wears a black New York Yankees cap, complete with a contrasting white logo. For his top layers, he wears a heather grey coloured Cole Buxton hoodie, with a matching cropped Cole Buxton bomber jacket.

In terms of legwear, he keeps it simple with a pair of slim-fitting black jeans, once more letting the shoes sit in contrast. On the feet, we see a pair of Air Jordan 4 "Lightning". Despite arriving late in 2021, this model has quickly piqued the interest of AJ4 fans around the world due to its vibrant appearance. This outfit works so well in unison due to its ability to let the spirited yellow hue of the shoe shine above all else. For those not wanting to wear such dark hues, you could try pairing this shoe with either navy or purple tones.

Second up, we have Emily with her pair of Air Jordan 4 x UNION LA "Off Noir". Releasing in 2020, these AJ4s are a collaboration with the famed UNION LA store. They feature an odd mash-up of tones and layers to create a unique rendition of the classic AJ4 silhouette we're all used to. For her outfit, Emily sports a classic denim jacket from Justin Bieber's Drew Brand clothing label. This piece arrives with a light wash denim and features a large smiley face insignia on the rear.

On the lower portion, Emily sports a classic slim-fitting black pair of jeans. This pair of denim arrives with a slightly cropped finish, further showing off the shoes on foot. For an alternative look, try matching your fit to one of the several hues found on the sneaker!

For our third outfit, Dhyl showcases his pair of Jordan 4 Retro "Bred". Arriving in an OG colourway, the Bred's name derives from the deep black and red hues found on the exterior of the shoe. To pair with this iconic colourway, Dhyl has opted for a classic military and outdoor-inspired fit. The upper portion of the outfit consists of a classic hooded Carhartt jacket complete with an all-over camo print design. Layered underneath, we see a black Places + Faces hoodie, complete with a contrasting white logo on the chest.

On the lower section of the outfit, Dhyl keeps with the utilitarian vibe of the look sporting a pair of deep olive coloured cargo pants. Instead of opting for a tapered leg, Dhyl opts for a wider leg finish, perfecting the free-flowing and carefree nature of the look. Given the deep black hue of the Bred, this sneaker is easy to dress alongside any other black or darker neutral hues.

Up next, we have Social Media Manager Alim wearing his Air Jordan 4 "What The". For those unaware of this shoe, it arrived back in 2019 and combines four legendary Jordan 4 colourways. "Fire Red", "White Cement", "Bred" and "Military Blue" all come together to create one unique mixed silhouette. To match the scope of hues seen on the shoe, Alim combines tones of blue, white and red for a complementary look. On the upper portion of the fit, he wears a New Era LA Dodgers windbreaker with complete complementary hues and a relaxed fit.

On the lower portion of the look, Alim wears a pair of matching blue NikeLab joggers, complete with a contrasting white logo on the leg. These joggers sport a tapered fit leading to a cuffed closure, perfect for drawing attention back to the sneakers on the feet. If you're unsure about rocking colourful hues yourself, these sneakers will pair perfectly with any neutral hues such as white, black or grey.

For our final fit, Jez creates a contemporary streetwear-inspired fit for her pair of Air Jordan 4 OG "White Cement". On the upper portion of the look, Jez wears a grey hoodie layered by an Awake NY varsity jacket. The jacket sports grey, navy and cream hues in unison alongside a range of embroidered designs.

For legwear, Jez wears a pair of baggy fitting cargos complete with a sandy beige hue. The colour of the cargos matches flawlessly with the navy, grey and cream tones found on the varsity jacket, creating a unified fit. On the feet, the pair of Air Jordan 4 OG "White Cement" is partially obscured by the relaxed fit of the trousers, creating a unique approach to flaunt the shoe. Similar to the previous pair, if you're unsure what colours to match this sneaker with, you can always aim for any neutral tones for a safe look.

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