While I tend to hate on 4’s based on comfort, I still have love for original colorways. The Air Jordan 4 White Cement is arguably the best of the bunch and I’m really stoked to have a version of the shoe.
The first release I got from 2012 featured a Jumpman on the back, which I eventually sold for the 2016 version with Nike Air branding. The shoe gets its name from the “cement” shade of grey used in the colorway.
These are easy to sport in just about any outfit. You can go with a darker outfit or something more summery. My favorite combination is a pair of crisp medium or dark wash jeans with a white or black tee. You can even throw in some camo and look great in these!
If you like Jordan 4s, you need at least one of the retros of this colorway. These definitely represent a classic colorway that belongs in any Air Jordan collection. Just keep in mind that these are to be stunted in for a couple hours max.
How Are The Materials?
Similar to other 4s from the same time period, the quality on the 2012 pair is nothing special. The leather is thick, but also stiff with no texture or pliability. The construction on the shoe is good enough, but if you’re looking for great leather or nubuck, look elsewhere.
The 2016 version with Nike Air uses much softer leather and is ultimately the better buy as far as quality goes. Either way these are less about the materials and more about the overall look of the shoe.
How Do They Fit?
Air Jordan 4s fit snug at true to size and require extensive break-in time.
My beef with AJIV’s are them not being comfortable over long periods of time and the Air Jordan 4 White Cement are no different.
Maybe I just need to go up a half size, but to me after a couple of hours these definitely cause pain. If I’m doing literally no physical activity that day, these are dope and just comfy enough. Not recommended for walking around in.
Where To Cop the Air Jordan 4 White Cement
As of the writing of this article, you can find the 2012s on eBay. The 2016s are available on eBays well.
2012:
Colorway: White / Black-Cement Grey
Style Code: 308497-103
MSRP: $160
2016:
Colorway: White / Fire Red – Black – Tech Grey
Style Code: 840606-192
MSRP: $220
Air Jordan 4 – Related Articles
If you like the AJ4, here are some relevant posts: