The Air Jordan 4 Bred is one of the four colorways in which the model debuted in 1989, and this reissue brings it back to the design that fans consider the original. The nickname comes from the combination of black and red, the colors of the Chicago Bulls: the upper is black, with Fire Red accents on the logos and outsole, Cement Grey details, and a white midsole that stands out. The upper returns to nubuck after the 2024 leather version, and the Nike Air logo reappears on the heel, just as on the original model.
The design is by Tinker Hatfield: mesh panels on the sides and tongue, lace loops, and the visible Air unit in the heel that cushions each step. The silhouette has also been revised to more closely resemble the 1989 version. The shoe is finished with the iconic orange Nike Air hangtag.