Final Details on the 'Raptors' Air Jordan 4s

Once linked to rapper Drake prior to his contract negotiations, the release date for the Air Jordan 4 Retro NRG 'Black/University Red/Court Purple​' aka 'Raptors' colorway.

Air Jordan 4 'Raptors' AQ3816 065 (Pair)
Image via Nike
Air Jordan 4 'Raptors' AQ3816 065 (Pair)

In addition to a rumored Travis Scott collaboration, the Air Jordan 4 is getting another limited-edition drop this season.

First teased by py_rates in December, here's a look at the "Black/University Red/Court Purple​" Air Jordan 4 NRG courtesy of atlas1216​ and zsneakerheadz

Although this colorway doesn't appear to have any official ties to the Toronto Raptors, it's a nickname that will likely stick for this makeup, which uses a black upper, speckled purple midsole, and bright red accents on the plastic lace wings, outsole, and behind the tongue.

Release details have not been officially confirmed, but this Air Jordan 4 NRG style is expected to launch before the end of the month.

UPDATE (04/27): Official images of the Air Jordan 4 Retro NRG "Raptors" have surfaced. While a release date has yet to be confirmed, it should be noted that the pair arriving at retail is not expected to feature Drake's signature on the tongue and will instead resemble the style pictured above.

UPDATE (07/02): After their expected April release came and went, the "Raptors" Air Jordan 4 NRG is now back on track for an August 18 drop date. Note that unlike the product images pictured here, the retail version is not expected to feature Drake's signature on the tongue.

UPDATE (08/10): Still on track for a Saturday, Aug. 18 release, the "Raptors" Air Jordan 4 will be available at plenty of Foot Locker locations, captured here by J23app.

Jordan 4 Retro NRG “Raptors” Foot Locker locations for August 18th pic.twitter.com/RWVKL8p0oq

UPDATE (08/15): Ahead of Saturday's release, official images of the "Raptors" Air Jordan 4 have hit SNKRS. Expect this pair to drop on Saturday, Aug. 18 for a retail price of $200.

Air Jordan 4 Retro NRG "Raptors"
Release Date: 08/18/18
Color: Black/University Red/Court Purple​
Style #: AQ3816-056​
Price: $200

Air Jordan 4 'Raptors' AQ3816-065 (Lateral)
Air Jordan 4 'Raptors' AQ3816-065 (Medial)
Air Jordan 4 'Raptors' AQ3816-065 (Top)
Air Jordan 4 'Raptors' AQ3816-065 (Heel)
Air Jordan 4 'Raptors' AQ3816-065 (Sole)
Air Jordan 4 'Raptors' AQ3816-065 (Tongue)
Air Jordan 4 'Raptors' AQ3816-065 (Hangtag)