Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing team is on a tear. Tyler Reddick just became the sixth driver in NASCARCup Series history to win back-to-back opening races — first the Daytona 500, then the Autotrader 400 at EchoPark Speedway. And while the racing world was focused on the finish line, sneakerheads were focused on MJ’s feet. Jordan pulled up to celebrate Reddick’s win in a pair of Air Jordan 4 “Marquette” PEs, and honestly? The man’s victory lap footwear game is undefeated.
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What Is the Air Jordan 4 ‘Marquette’ PE?
The “Marquette” 4s are a player exclusive originally made for Marquette University’s Jordan Brand-sponsored basketball program — meaning these were never released to the public. Sneaker News confirmed the pair features pale yellow nubuck across the upper with tonal suede on the eyestays and flaps. Gold Jumpman logos on the tongue and heel keep the branding luxe. Sneaker Bar Detroit noted Jordan skipped the signature Marquette hangtag this time — keeping it understated.
- Model: Air Jordan 4 “Marquette” PE
- Colorway: Pale Yellow/Gold
- Materials: Premium pale yellow nubuck upper, suede eyestays and flaps, gold Jumpman branding
- Availability: Player exclusive — not available to the public
Two Wins, Two Pairs of Heat — Is MJ on a Sneaker Streak Too?
This isn’t the first time Jordan matched a 23XI win with rare kicks. After Reddick’s Daytona 500 victory the week before, MJ was spotted at Disney World in the unreleased Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4 “Sail/Cinnabar” — a collab that doesn’t even drop until May. From the Air Jordan 4 “Lakeshow” lighting up All-Star Weekend to the Air Jordan 4 “Royalty” still commanding attention years later, the 4 silhouette stays in rotation for a reason. And when MJ reaches for a pair to celebrate? You know it’s special.
Michael Jordan was spotted in Nigel Sylvester’s upcoming “Sail/Cinnabar” Air Jordan 4 👀🔥 @zsneakerheadz pic.twitter.com/dQ8tx64MtH
— Nice Kicks (@nicekicks) February 17, 2026
Two races, two wins, two pairs of 4s. The GOAT keeps his rotation as sharp as his winning streak.