May's Favourite: Air Jordan 4 Thunder

Black and yellow, perfectly matched – what springs to mind? You're on the right track if you're thinking of the Air Jordan 1 Taxi sneaker, in its Low or Mid version, but right now we've got a much brighter shade of yellow in mind. And since we're not ones to keep you guessing (plus you've probably read the title of this post already), we'll spill it: it's the Air Jordan 4 “Thunder”! ⚡👟

the predecessors

We have to jump back more than 10 years, all the way to 2012 (when our ages were still in single digits 😂👶). That's when the Air Jordan 4 Retro “Thunder” last dropped: the black-and-yellow Jordan that makes hearts skip a beat for anyone who loves TPE mesh and a nubuck upper. 😍

In fact, truth be told, we need to go back even further, because this design, in these colours, first debuted back in 2006! 😱

So the Air Jordan 4 Retro “Thunder” dropping again this year has some history behind it, which means it's time for a quick history lesson! 👴🏻

the story

In 2006, plenty of people were caught off guard by two new limited-edition colourways of the Air Jordan 4. The “Thunder Pack” and the “Lightning Pack” were basically the inverse of each other. The “Lightning” had a yellow upper, yellow laces and a yellow tongue – while the “Thunder” was mostly black, with touches like a yellow heel. ⚫️🟡

Both versions were sold exclusively online, on jumpman23.com, which made them exclusive from day one.

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Many people reckon the “Thunder” was one of the Air Jordan 4's best non-OG colourways. It's probably no coincidence that over time this version became the more iconic and popular of the two. Six years later, only the “Thunder” got a re-release.

the “Thunder”

So what makes the Air Jordan 4 “Thunder” look so ridiculously good?

Is the devil in the detail? 👿

You could hunt for the secret in the colour of the tongue mesh and the eyelets, the midsole or the Jumpman logo – but what really matters is the overall look. One glance at this sneaker and you just feel it: everything's exactly where it should be.

Well, almost everything: the pair itself isn't where it should be yet, because it belongs on your feet! 👉🏼👟

And speaking of “Thunder”: they say lightning never strikes the same place twice. Well, to be honest, as far as we're concerned, this bolt can strike as many times as it likes. ⚡

Which is exactly why we were grinning from ear to ear when early 2022 brought a new twist to the story: the Air Jordan 4 Retro “Red Thunder” dropped. Everything that was yellow on the original “Thunder” went red on this one. 🤯

And that fire-engine red really set our hearts ablaze! ❤️🔥

It was love at first sight! 😍

If you feel the same and you love the Air Jordan 4 Retro “Red Thunder” (if you haven't got a pair yet, order one right now by clicking here!), then the original “Thunder” has to be in your rotation too!

the wait

So, long story short: this spring, Jordan is re-releasing the Air Jordan 4 Retro "Thunder" – the black-and-yellow beauty last seen in 2012. 🤩

So May and summer 2023 will be all about one thing: the subtly reworked yet stunning Air Jordan 4 Retro “Thunder”, which channels the original to the max! Soon you'll be able to order yours and hold it in your hands! 🚛

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Word got out back in August last year that the “Tour Yellow” colour was making a comeback – and that it would go head to head with the “Red Thunder” for the hearts of sneakerheads and fans.

Which one gets your vote? Maybe you've already copped one? 🤷♂️

Are you sticking with the mind-blowing red of the much-loved “Red Thunder”? ❤️

Or are you not about to miss one of this year's biggest comebacks, so the “Thunder” will be popping on your feet wherever you go? 💛

Or maybe, as a true sneakerhead, one just isn't enough – so you're grabbing a pair of each? 😻

The best part? You can't make a wrong choice!

 

In fact, you've already made a great choice just by being here with us at onsize.eu! If we've got you in the mood for a new pair, have a browse through our sneakers! 😉

 

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