Michael Jordan’s Updated Air Jordan 4 Is Getting a New Style That Glows in the Dark

Ever since it arrived with some help from Nigel Sylvester’s storytelling, the retooled version of Michael Jordan’s fourth signature sneaker, the Air Jordan 4 RM, has been released in several familiar colorways ranging from a black-and-yellow “Bruce Lee” look to a more affordable spin on the Nike SB Pine Green collaboration. Soon, the sneaker will adopt another familiar Jordan Brand theme as it takes on a Gamma Blue-accented colorway with a hidden feature.

The Air Jordan 4 RM will soon be released in Black/Gamma Blue with a unique detail across its signature flexible support cage and portions of the rubber outsole. In the dark, the neon blue shade glows a luminescent green, a first for the so-called “restomod” (or “remastered”) version of the Air Jordan 4. Beyond the glowy details, the rest of the style is built with a black ballistic mesh featuring charcoal suede overlays.

While glow-in-the-dark athletic footwear was commonplace in the 2010s, the frequency of releases has tapered off. For the Air Jordan 4 model in particular, the phosphorescent treatment was featured on 2017’s coveted collaboration with artist Kaws.

As for the Gamma Blue shade, it has most notably been featured on the Air Jordan 11 Retro, a style which is set for its first-ever reissue in December. Although the Air Jordan 11 Gamma Blue does not feature glow-in-the-dark details, it uses the same blue shade throughout its design.

The Air Jordan 4 RM was introduced in July 2024 through Sylvester’s aforementioned “Grandma’s Driveway” collaboration. The shoe is inspired by the original Air Jordan 4 but features numerous changes including a lower ankle cut, different materials and the addition of a support cage replacing the model’s usual wings and mesh netting. With added durability making it equipped for biking, the Air Jordan 4 RM’s product description bills it as an everyday shoe for “life on the go.”

There is currently no confirmed launch date for this glow-in-the-dark Air Jordan 4 RM Gamma Blue, but it’s expected to be released this fall for a retail price of $155. The pair’s style code is FQ7939-040.