Union's 'Off Noir' Air Jordan 4 Collab Releasing Later Than Expected

The release date and details for the Union Los Angeles x Air Jordan 4 collaboration confirmed for August and September 2020.

Union x Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Off Noir' DC9533 001 Pair
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Union x Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Off Noir' DC9533 001 Pair

After being hinted at by Union owner Chris Gibbs, the Los Angeles streetwear pioneers are continuing to tease an Air Jordan 4 project.

The latest teaser includes an image of designer Tinker Hatfield's original Air Jordan 4 sketch from 1988, which is possibly indicative of the direction Union will head with its collaboration. Key differences between this sketch and the retail version of the Air Jordan 4 include a zebra-embossed durabuck overlay and the extension of breathable mesh across the full length of the tongue.

At this time, there's still no release details for the Union x Air Jordan 4, but it looks like the collab can be considered a lock at this point.

UPDATE (08/19): Additional details regarding Union's Air Jordan collab have surfaced. Alongside the Union-exclusive launch on Aug. 29, Jordan Brand has confirmed that the collection will see a wider launch on Sept. 30 at Nike.com/Jordan and at select retailers globally.

"Jordan is historically a sports brand, but streetwear always takes from the communities and cultures that we are inspired by, and we make it new within our culture," Gibbs said of the design. "With the IV — maybe it's the angle of my ankle — but I had a problem with the way the tongue hit my shin. When I was younger, I'd often fold it over and tie it down. I wanted to shorten the tongue. But, I am a fan of collaboration and compromise. So we decided to fold over the tongue and stitch it down, allowing for easy removal to reveal the traditional tongue."

UPDATE (09/16): Following the Union-exclusive launch last month, official images have leaked of the Union x Air Jordan 4 "Off Noir." The shoe is expected to see a wider release at select retailers on Sept. 30.

UPDATE (09/17): Originally set for a release later this month, the Union x Air Jordan 4 "Off-Noir" will now be released on Oct. 16 from SNKRS along with the store's Delta Mid and Zoom '92 collaborations.

Union x Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Off-Noir' DC9533-001 Lateral
Union x Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Off-Noir' DC9533-001 Medial
Union x Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Off-Noir' DC9533-001 Top
Union x Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Off-Noir' DC9533-001 Heel
Union x Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Off-Noir' DC9533-001 Outsole
Union x Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Guava' DC9533-800 Lateral
Union x Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Off Noir' DC9533-001 Lateral
Union x Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Off Noir' DC9533-001 Lateral
Union x Air Jordan Zoom '92 'Guava' Pair
Union x Air Jordan Delta Mid 'Off Noir' Pair
Union Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Off Noir' DC9533-001 Lateral
Union x Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Off Noir' DC9533-001 Front
Union x Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Off Noir' DC9533-001 Heel
Union x Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Guava Ice' DC9533-800 Pair
Union x Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Guava Ice' DC9533-800 Lateral
Union x Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Guava Ice' DC9533-800 Lateral
Union x Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Guava Ice' DC9533-800 Front
Union x Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Guava Ice' DC9533-800 Heel
Union x Air Jordan Delta Mid 'Off Noir' Pair
Union x Air Jordan Delta Mid 'Off Noir' Lateral
Union x Air Jordan Delta Mid 'Off Noir' Medial
Union x Air Jordan Delta Mid 'Off Noir' Heel
Union x Air Jordan Zoom '92 'Guava' Pair
Union x Air Jordan Zoom '92 'Guava' Lateral
Union x Air Jordan Zoom '92 'Guava' Medial
Union x Air Jordan Zoom '92 'Guava' Heel

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