Let’s have a moment of silence for those who passed on the Union x Air Jordan 4 “Off Noir” back in 2020.

Okay, now let’s laugh.

Released in August 2020, this collab followed Union LA’s wildly hyped Air Jordan 1 drop from 2018. Expectations were sky-high. The delivery? Even higher.

The “Off Noir” didn’t play it safe. A black mesh upper mixed with soft suede gave it an aged, vintage feel. The blue collar, translucent wings, and mismatched eyelets made it feel more art piece than sneaker. And that stitched-down tongue? People were confused—until they realized it was genius.

Inspired by thrifting, the yellowed midsole and contrast stitching felt straight out of an ‘80s locker room. The “UN/LA” side tag and Air Jordan branding stitched to the outside of the tongue gave it a real “I know style, you don’t” vibe.

Even the packaging slapped—literally featuring MJ himself reaching for greatness.

At first, people hated. Then came the regret. Now? You’re digging through StockX listings and praying your size doesn’t require a second mortgage.

Where To Buy

The Union x Air Jordan 4 “Off Noir” was misunderstood at first but has since earned grail status. If you missed out, it’s okay—we all make mistakes. But lucky for you, StockX still has pairs waiting. Bring your wallet.

Release Recap

Released in August 2020, the Union LA x Air Jordan 4 Retro “Off Noir” features vintage suede, a fold-over tongue, and bold, thrifting-inspired details.

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