Early sneaker leaks can be spotty — not every source is reliable, and footwear brands’ plans are prone to change ahead of rumored release dates. Sneaker-focused social media accounts last week saw a number of purported drops making the rounds, but there’s one pair in particular that is not only backed up by credible sources, but has the community buzzing over its return.
According to numerous leakers, the Undefeated x Air Jordan 4 collaboration will finally be rereleased in 2025. Originally launched in 2005, the sneaker was designed by Los Angeles-based streetwear brand Undefeated (UNDFTD for short) and was Jordan Brand’s first-ever collaboration.
In that era, special projects like this had yet to become commonplace, and thus a run of only 72 pairs were released. Equipped with a “Rare Air” Velcro tongue tag to drive the point home, the sneakers were inspired by the drab shades of an MA-1 flight jacket. Their upper was constructed with an oiled olive green suede material contrasted by bright orange hits on the tongue as well as a pair of alternate shoelaces.
Given their scarcity, the Undefeated x Air Jordan 4 collaboration became even more sought after as sneaker culture grew in popularity. These days, the shoe is nearly impossible to come by in new condition. A size 10 pair sold in a 2022 Sotheby’s auction for $44,100, and StockX does not show any sales records for the original 2005 iteration.
Sample pairs of the Undefeated x Air Jordan 4 were produced in the late 2010s, which led many enthusiasts to believe a retro was imminent. Those versions ultimately did not see a wider production run. The sneaker was again rumored to see a retro in 2022, although that launch did not come to fruition either. Undefeated did, however, in ’22 apply the same colorway to the Air Jordan 37.
With the previous speculation in mind, it’s understandable that talks of a Undefeated x Air Jordan 4 retro have been met with skepticism. However, credible accounts including House of Heat, @EldenMonitors and @zsneakerheadz are all reporting that a rerelease is in fact lined up for summer ’25. The new “Deep Green/Clementine/Black/Sail” colorway matches that of the original, and more details should surface in the near future.
