Air Jordan 4 “Oreo” 1999

The Air Jordan 4 “Oreo” 1999 was originally released on November 1, 1999. Designed by Tinker Hatfield, the shoes are part of the Retro+ series and were the second pair to lack mesh on the panels and tongues. With a retail price of $100, the shoes helped celebrate the model’s 10th anniversary.

Air Jordan 4 Oreo 1999 History

This Air Jordan 4 Retro received the nickname “Oreo” around the time of release due to the mixture of Grey and Black speckles on the midsole. This was one of the first Air Jordans to receive the nickname, used across multiple silhouettes today. Originally released in 1999, when they first launched, many passed on them, and eventually, you could get them on sale.

Dressed in a Black, Black, and Cool Grey color combination. The nickname “Oreo” comes from the Cool Grey midsole with speckled detailing, which resembles cement print. As for the upper, it consists of Black leather throughout. Instead of using mesh, we have leather with perforations on the panels and tongues. Grey also appears on the Jumpman on the tongue and heels, which replaces the signature “Nike Air” branding. Other details include the visible Air unit in the heel, Flight on the tongue, and a Black rubber outsole.

Today, the shoes are unwearable unless you do a sole swap. For most, the midsoles have cracked and crumbled. And for the pairs that have yet to crack, upon wearing, they will deteriorate.

Air Jordan 4 Oreo 1999 Release Info

The Air Jordan 4 “Oreo” Retro+ was released on November 1, 1999, and retailed for $100. Upon their debut, the shoes were available in adult and kid sizes. Nowadays, to purchase, you will have to go the resell route. Prices can range between $300 and $600 depending on the condition.

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