How To Clean Jordan 4 Toro Bravo

The Jordan Flight Runs Away with Gym Red

Tinker Hatfield changed up the game on his second of many Air Jordan designs by amping up the performance and breathability. He kept the AJ 3's mid-cut height, the visible Air unit in the heel and the "Nike Air" emblem on the back. Hatfield also retained the signature Jumpman logo on the tongue.

The Air Jordan 4 implemented a more utilitarian approach. Here's what made it stand apart:

Cost-effective Durabuck synthetic leather upper that wipes clean with ease
An encapsulated Air unit added to the forefoot
The word "Flight" incorporated into the Jumpman logo—Air Jordan is meant to fly, after all
The addition of "wings," a multiport lacing system with extra holes for a customized fit and enhanced lateral support
A pull tab added to the heel for an easier wearing experience
"Over-molded" mesh paneling for increased breathability, the netting was coated with urethane, dipped in soft plastic, then air-blown to remove the plastic from the net's gaps

History of the Air Jordan 4

On May 7, 1989, the world witnessed "The Shot", an impossible feat for anyone other than His Airness. Michael Jordan pulled off this legendary buzzer-beater with assistance from his Black Cement Air Jordan 4s. It was MJ's fifth year in the league and a brilliant display of his growing dominance as a superstar.

The same could be said for Tinker Hatfield, the lead designer for the Air Jordan line. After the tremendous success of the Air Jordan 3, Hatfield had his work cut out for him. Coming on the heels of one of the most popular sneaker designs ever, did he dare mess with the formula? He opted to keep the overall design similar to its predecessor but boosted the performance features.

If the Air Jordan 3 saved Nike's partnership with Jordan, the Air Jordan 4 cemented it—primarily due to the inspired design efforts of Hatfield.

Jordan 4 Retro Toro Bravo 2013

The primarily Gym Red upper of the Jordan Flight design features side panel overlays in that same color that provides exceptional perforation and breathability for the foot. The perforations in the side panel share similarities to the popular elephant pattern of the Jordan Brand in the way that a dark black coloring is revealed underneath. This perforated fabric then extends up to the tongue and to the padded ankle for even more lightweight functionality. A Jumpman logo appears on the shoe's lateral side in bright white, complimenting the white midsole that shows itself below the sneaker's colored upper. The midsole's heel reveals a patented Air Max insert through a small gel window, which assists in providing superior traction and comfort. This bright red colorway was introduced to the public on July 18th of 2015.