The Jordan 4 is one of the few silhouettes where almost every colorway holds cultural weight. Here is a ranked breakdown of the best 4s ever released and what they are doing on the secondary market today.
1. Bred (1989 / 2019 / 2024)
The original. Black tumbled leather, red accents, visible Air unit. The 2019 retro introduced the OG tongue tag and is the most accurate recreation to date. Every re-release sells out instantly and holds above retail for 12–18 months minimum. The 2024 Bred Reimagined updated the tooling slightly — cleaner look, slightly lower resale ceiling but still above retail 6 months out.
2. White Cement (1989 / 2016 / 2023)
The shoe that defined the silhouette. Grey speckled midsole, cement print, clean white upper. The 2023 retro was the most accurate yet. Resale settled around $250–$300 — a strong hold for a mass-release shoe.
3. Military Black
Often slept on. Black nubuck, subtle hits of grey and green, great materials. One of the better-wearing 4s in terms of durability. Consistently holds above $200 resale.
4. Thunder (2023)
Black and tour yellow. The 2023 retro used OG specs and moved fast — sold out same day. Resale spiked to $350+ immediately and settled around $280. Younger buyer base drives repeat demand on this colorway.
5. Toro Bravo (2026)
Red suede, fire red midsole. Limited run, high heat. One of the strongest 4s of 2026 in terms of release-day velocity.
Which to Buy Right Now
For wearing: Military Black or White Cement — both are comfortable, versatile, and hold value well enough that you are not throwing money away.
For holding: Toro Bravo if you can still find it near retail. Thunder 2023 if pairs surface secondhand under $260.