Air Jordan 4 to Honor Jackie Robinson's Legacy
By Editor • August 15, 2026 • 1 min read
In a heartfelt homage to a sports icon, the Air Jordan 4 Retro OG is set to launch a Jackie Robinson-inspired colorway on April 15, 2026, coinciding with what will mark 80 years since Robinson shattered Major League Baseball’s color barrier.
The sneaker will feature a Brooklyn Dodgers color scheme, reinterpreting the classic White Cement design. The white leather upper will boast gray accents and Dodgers blue on the outsole, wing tips, and heel. Notably, the inside of the tongue will display “Robinson” instead of the usual Air Jordan branding, hinting at a possible endorsement from the Jackie Robinson Estate.
As a further tribute, the right shoe will feature Robinson’s iconic jersey number, 42, while the left will maintain traditional Nike Air branding. Accompanying the sneaker release, Jordan Brand will also unveil a Robinson-themed Air Jordan 4 MCS cleat.
Source: wwd.com
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