Air Jordan 4 Thunder and Lightning Comparison

The Air Jordan 4, a shoe that was Tinker Hatfield’s second design, has many popular non-original colorways. Two of those includes the popular “Thunder and Lightning” pack.

The Air Jordan 4 “Thunder” originally released in 2006 and later reissued in 2012, before making its highly anticipated return in 2023. It features a Black nubuck upper with Yellow contrasting accents on the molded eyelets, tongue, underneath the Black netting, and midsole. White Jumpman logos atop a Black rubber sole completes the popular design.

Originally released in 2006, and returned in OG form in 2021, the Air Jordan 4 “Lightning” is one of the most sought-after non-original Air Jordans. The shoe features a Tour Yellow nubuck upper with Black mesh on the tongue and mid-panel. Other details includes Grey detailing and branding throughout atop a White midsole and slightly Lighter Grey rubber outsole.

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Air Jordan 4 “Thunder”

Air Jordan 4 “Lightning”