The 'Lightning' Air Jordan 4 Release Date Has Been Confirmed

The sought-after 'Lightning' colorway of the Air Jordan 4 Retro is reportedly returning in August 2021. Click here for an official look at this year's reissue.

Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Lightning' CT8527-700 Pair
Image via Nike
Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Lightning' CT8527-700 Pair

One of the most sought-after colorways of the Air Jordan 4 is reportedly returning to shelves in 2021.

According to leaker accounts DJ Folk,Soleheatonfeet, and zSneakerheadz, an Air Jordan 4 dressed in the "Tour Yellow/Multi-Color/Multi-Color/Dark Blue Grey" colorway is slated to release in August '21. The reporting also included images of the "Lightning" Jordan 4 that released in 2006, which suggests that the upcoming pair could be similar. The bold '06 iteration was inspired by Michael Jordan’s Motorsports team and has gone on the become one of the most coveted Jordan 4 colorways after releasing as an online exclusive to jumpman23.com.

It's worth noting that the "Lightning" color scheme for the '06 release was "Tour Yellow/Dark Blue-Grey-White" rather than the one shared in the latest leaks, but as of now, the 2021 version is expected to be somewhat similar to the original iteration.

Official release details and a first look at the upcoming "Lightning" Air Jordan 4 have yet to surface, but we'll keep you updated with new developments as they become available.

UPDATE (04/15): Official Nike product images of this year’s “Lightning” Air Jordan 4 reissue have surfaced ahead of its rumored Aug. 7 release date. Check out a detailed look below ahead of its upcoming drop.

UPDATE (05/11): Initially rumored to return to stores on Aug. 7, @zSneakerheadz has revealed today that this year’s “Lightning” Air Jordan 4 release is now expected to drop on Aug. 28 but the release details have not been confirmed by the brand. Stay tuned to Sole Collector for updates.

UPDATE (08/14): As previously reported, SNKRS has confirmed an Aug. 28 release date for the “Lightning” Air Jordan 4 Retro via The Draw. The shoe will retail for $220.

Air Jordan 4 Retro "Lightning"
Release Date:
 08/28/2021
Color: Tour Yellow/Multi-Color/Multi-Color/Dark Blue Grey
Style #: CT8527-700
Price: $220

Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Lightning' CT8527-700 Lateral
Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Lightning' CT8527-700 Medial
Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Lightning' CT8527-700 Top
Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Lightning' CT8527-700 Heel
Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Lightning' CT8527-700 Outsole
Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Lightning' CT8527-700 Toe
Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Lightning' CT8527-700 Heel
Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Lightning' CT8527-700 Box