There's a gazillion Air Jordan 4s, but I feel confident in saying the "Monsoon Blue" is one of the most unique colorways I've ever seen in the silhouette. Is it blue? Is it purple? Feels like I'm reciting the intro to Jay'Z's 'Streets is Watching.' That's a good connection because like that song, this pair might be one of the most underrated from an entity famous for other hues and tracks. You know why you might not have seen this one before? Because it's a GS exclusive. Jordan Brand, what are we doing? Let's talk sneakers.
Key Facts at a Glance
Style codes |
BQ9043-400 (GS), BQ9042-400 (PS), BQ9041-400 (TD) |
Colorway |
Monsoon Blue/Armory Blue-Melon Tint |
Retail |
$140–$150 GS, $85 PS |
Released |
April 6, 2019 |
Sizing |
Kids only, no adult run |
Status |
Resale only |
The Colorway That Changes In The Light
The upper is a semi-sheen Monsoon Blue that shifts between blue and purple depending on how light hits it. That's the whole appeal, and it's why photographs of this pair rarely agree with each other.
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Melon Tint pops land on the midsole, lacestays, wings and mesh. Armory Blue runs under the midfoot mesh, the tongues, the lining and the heel tabs. The outsole is a semi-translucent purplish blue.
Why You Probably Never Saw It
Most GS exclusives don't phase me. I look at them and think, 'yeah, I understand why that one's for kids.' That's not the case here. I look at the Monsoon Blue and ask why don't you have that in a 14?
No adult run was ever produced. The pair released in grade school, preschool and toddler sizing only, which is why it never entered the general conversation the way a comparable adult 4 would have.
Where To Buy The Air Jordan 4 'Monsoon Blue'
Resale only, and the sizing ceiling is the thing to understand before shopping. The largest GS sizes are the only realistic option for adult feet, which pushes demand into a narrow band at the top of the run while smaller sizes stay affordable. StockX carries all three size runs separately, so confirm which style code you are looking at is essential. What's even more essential is for Jordan Brand to re-release these in full-family sizing.
