Nike recently treated sneaker fans to the Air Raid Jungle Gym from 1993 (which we covered here at Sneakerjawns), and now we're getting the 2014 remake. The Air Raid brand has been building some steam this year with the Air Raid Low, Air Raid Jungle Gym, and Air Raid OG, and notably the Nike Air Max 1 featuring in the Live Together Play Together Pack with a Jungle Gym colorway. On top of that, the 90s silhouette is getting releases at the beginning of the year with the Air Raid 2014 remake and the Air Raid Ray Guns. The old silhouette is getting some attention from their makers, that is Nike, to give more variations to the classic style. The Nike Air Raid has much lore to it, designed by Tinker Hatfield as an outdoor counterpart to the Air Jordans, featured in commercials with Spike Lee, hence the Live Together Play Together ethos. The 2014 Black and White Air Raid is not as colorful as the jungle gym, but style doesn't always come with flare. Let's ...
Nike Jordan is bringing the lightning. Yeah, that lightning. Hint: it struck in 2006. Yeah, we're getting the Jordan 4 "Lightning." The hype surrounding these kicks is as hyped as it's name. If you didn't get struck by the lightning in 2006 you will get another chance in 2021, and this time less expensive. These famous Jordans are scheduled for a summer release, which fits well for a seasonal color palette.
At launch it will be almost a fifteen year anniversary for the "Lightning". It's in high regard among sneaker fans so there will be a lot of talk during the release month. During it's 2006 launch only online purchases were possible, and it came with a T-shirt. We can expect more availability this time around. There's a special lightning box that will accompany the sneakers, a treat for collectors.
Design wise, the colorway of the "Lightning" is visually appealing with sparking yellow coloring most of the upper. There is the familiar black net of the lateral and lace area. The wing of the Jordan 4s take on grey, which is also used on the outsole and tongue featuring a white jumpman with a yellow "Flight" at the bottom. The jumpan's white matches that of the midsole.
It's understandable that this became a hit back in 2006 due to it's eye-catching colorway. This iteration will come in family sizing. The Jordan 4 "Lightning" will be available August 7th via Nike.com.
