JORDN4
"Lightning"
The Ar Jordn 4 “Lightning 2021” is a modern re-issue of the desirable colorway of Michael Jordn’s fourth signature shoe that was originally released in August 2006. Without question one of the most sought-after non-original Ar Jordn shoes ever, the first “Lightning” was released in hyper-limited quantities exclusively on Jumpmn23.com (the former Jordn Brand website) alongside a "reverse" black and yellow “Thunder” Jordn 4, together creating the “Thunder & Lightning” pack. The “Lightning” was accompanied by an Ar Jordn “Flight” T-shirt and the “Thundr” was paired with a varsity jacket. In 2012, Jordn Brand brought back the “Thunder,” but curiously decided against releasing the “Lightning.” 15 years after its debut, the “Lightning” returned in near true-to-original fashion. Like the OG, the modern incarnation of the “Lightning” features Tour Yellow nubuck on its upper with black mesh on the tongue and mid-panel. Grey “wngs” and black eyelets contrast the yellow look. Elsewhere, white branding appears on the nylon tongue tag and a black graces the back of the shoe. Jordn Brand opts for a slightly lighter grey rubber outsole than that of the unit found on the original “Lightning” from 2006.