2026 must cop Jordan Brand drops like the “Bloodline” 12s, Jordan 6 “Reverse Infrared,” and AJ5 “University Blue” are set to take over the sneaker culture. But there’s another release that may eclipse them all — the Air Jordan 4 OG “Bred.”
These are the kicks that our parents were scared to let us wear outside in Chicago for fear we’d get robbed. They may not have started sneaker hype but they mastered it.
Though no official images have been released, unless Jordan Brand jumps completely out the box, we should be all good. Jordan 4 “Breds” are one of the most iconic and recognizable sneakers of all-time.
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Next year’s “Bred” AJ4 release is giving the same energy the Jordan 4 “Black Cat” had this year. Let’s take a look.
Bred Brilliance – Black & Red Mastery
When I saw Phil Jackson rock a pair of Air Jordan 4 OG “Bred” sneakers in the ‘80s, I knew they were official. It wasn’t because we had a similar taste in style — it’s because we didn’t. When a sneaker can cross swag spectrums, you know it’s banger.
The upcoming Air Jordan 4 “Bred” release will be a return to the icon’s OG status. The 2024 “Bred” 4 was a reimagined iteration that traded nubuck for soft, premium leather. I love a good leather upper, but on black Jordan 4s and 5s, nothing smacks like that suede. Fire Red paints the Jumpman tongue branding and both the toe and heel caps on the outsole. Cement Grey splashes across the lace cages, midsole, and of course, the Nike Air branding on the heel.
Jordan 4 “Bred” sneakers are the epitome of excellence. We both know you want a pair. Let’s look at the release info we know so far.
Bagging Bred – Release Info
- Name: Air Jordan 4 “Bred”
- Colorway: Black/Cement Grey/ Summit White/ Fire Red
- Release Date: Holiday 2026
- Price: $220
- Where to Buy: Nike SNKRS, Finish Line, Foot Locker,JD Sports,DTLR
Air Jordan 4 Retro "Bred" 🌹
• Holiday 2026
• True-to-OG '89 shape
• Nike Air branding
• $220 USD pic.twitter.com/gXGJ8wONga— JustFreshKicks (@JustFreshKicks) December 5, 2025
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Breaking Bred – Final Thoughts
The exact release date and style code haven’t been confirmed just yet, but let’s be honest — you’re getting them no matter when they drop or what the style code is, and so am I. “Bred” Jordan 4s aren’t sneakers you have to think about; they’re sneakers you have to respond to — and the correct response is purchasing.
If you’re worried about how to style your Air Jordan 4 “Bred” sneakers, don’t be. We don’t care what you have on, we’re looking at your shoes.