Nike SB x Air Jordan 4 "Sapphire Blue" Gets Sobering Update

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392672 03: The Air Jordan logo is displayed at a Jordan promotional event July 31, 2001 in Harlem, New York City. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
This Air Jordan 4 had some sneakerheads excited.

If you are a fan of the Air Jordan 4, there have been plenty of reasons to be excited. Although the shoe is about to be 35 years old, it is still exceptionally popular. It is one of those shoes that is timeless. In 40 years from now, the Jordan 4 will probably still look very good on people. Overall, this is a testament to Tinker Hatfield and his exceptional contributions to the sneaker world. For years, he was able to create some amazing designs for Michael Jordan. While the Jordan 4 may not be his best, it is most definitely well within the top 5.

Recently, the Air Jordan 4 has been getting a couple of Nike SB collaborations. The color scheme that we all know at this point is the "Pine Green" offering that dropped recently. Subsequently, there is a sense that a "Bred" model could also be on the horizon. However, fans want more. This has led to a whole bunch of photoshop renderings and rumors. @zsneakerheadz on Instagram has been on top of these renderings, and one of the ones they have touted is the "Sapphire Blue," down below.

This Air Jordan 4 Is A No-Go

On the surface, this colorway looks absolutely fantastic. Firstly, we get some nice grey suede on the overlays. Secondly, the rest of the upper is covered in white leather. Additionally, there is a lot of blue on the midsole and the back heel. Finally, we get some gum on the outsole. Unfortunately, there is nothing that will be coming from this rendering. According to @zsneakerheadz, this shoe is officially not coming out. It is a sad reality for sneakerheads who had some high hopes for this potential new sneaker.

Hopefully, Nike will return with some new colorways of this SB x Air Jordan 4 collaboration. It has proven to be a fantastic merging of styles, and sneakerheads have taken a liking to it all. As always, let us know what you think of these sneakers, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sneaker world. We will always be sure to keep you informed.

About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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