There is no rest days for Jordan Brand, as the popular house continues to bring the customers their favortite Retro Air Jordan pieces. For the Spring 2022 season, Jordan Brand and Nike will present 15 new offerings, introducing modernized takes on Michael Jordan’s signature styles. The collection will feature innovative styles, sustainable materials and fresh expressions of classic silhouettes. Also, the brand is presenting extended sizing for women. The Spring 2022 releases are scheduled for February and March, among the biggest ones are the release of Air Jordan 6 Retro ‘UNC Home’, Air Jordan 12 Retro ‘Playoff’ and of course the launch of Air Jordan 4 Retro ‘Zen Master’.
SNEAKERS
The harmony of time, place and occasion is one of the major goals of the Jordan Brand retro collections every season. How can a product line built on legacy shoe models be innovative for today’s Brand? Through a philosophy of deep, multifaceted intention and teamwork, making sure each launch connects properly within the Brand’s history to create a sense of curiosity for current and future fans. – from Jordan Brand
Air Jordan 4 History
The Air Jordan 4 made their way into the sneaker world in 1989. Designer Tinker Hatfield and Nike presented the style in four colourways – two white-based Bulls colorways (White/Cement and “Fire Red), one black-based colorway (Black/Red), and a white and blue accented version (Military Blue). The design of the 4, did not stray far away from the Air Jordan 3, bringing the the mid-cut height and visible heel Air unit. However the new style brought a more streamlined style and lighter weight, featuring mesh netting on the side panels and tongue, and the unique lacing support system with the shoe’s iconic “wings”. Ten years after its initial release, the Air Jordan IV returned as a retro in 1999, and then began the Retro craze. Everyone wanted a pair of this stunning basketball shoe.
Air Jordan 4 Retro ‘Zen Master’ Heritage
For this season Jordan Brand and Nike decided to dedicate the sneaker to the one and only Phil Jackson. Jackson was first an assitant coach at Chicago Bulls, then head coach from 1989. to 1998. The year he became the head coach of the team was the year Jordan Brand released Air Jordan 4. It is only right one of the styles gets his name. He is one of the most legendary coaches of all time as he has 11 NBA titles. He was also one of the main characters who made Michael Jordan a true star. Jackson was given a nickaname ‘Zen Master’ because he often integrated meditation, Buddhism and other spiritual traditions into his coaching practices. His holistic approach to coaching was influenced by Eastern philosophy.
Air Jordan 4 Retro ‘Zen Master’ Design
When the news broke about the Spring 2022 Retro lineup, it was rumored that the name would be dedicated to Phil Jackson. Eventually Jordan Brand announced that the official name for the colourway is ‘Amethyst Wave’. The sneaker is dressed in Amethyst Wave, Bright Crimson, Black, and Cement Grey color scheme.
The classic silhouette makes use of a textile upper in a swirling mix of pink, purple and blue — a tie dye-like effect that nods to Jackson’s ‘Zen Master’ persona. A black woven tongue features Flight branding and a scarlet Jumpman icon, while a translucent TPU heel tab displays a raised Jumpman logo in black. Lightweight cushioning arrives via a polyurethane midsole with a visible Air-sole unit in the heel. – from GOAT
Air Jordan 4 Retro ‘Zen Master’ Release
The Air Jordan 4 Retro ‘Zen Master’ is set to drop on March 19th at nike.com and selected Jordan Brand retailers for 210$. If you want to be the first one to cop this style, make sure you visit GOAT and Flight Club pages. For more information about the drops of Spring Jordan Brand collection visit 2022 Air Jordan releases.
