This year’s NBA All-Star Weekend was jam-packed with special releases and unveilings. This week, we have an early leak of something in store for next year’s celebration; a “Lakers” edition Air Jordan 4, complete with Nike Air branding.
NBA All-Star Weekend rolls around every February, marking the halfway point of the NBA season. The weekend gives players a break to relax and recover, while also giving some stars a change to show off and have a more low-key game to participate in. For us non-NBA players, a big part of the weekend is the sneaker releases and activations. Brands typically flock to the host city to show off upcoming new silhouettes, like Nike’s GT Future from this past February, as well as release special-edition products.
This week, we have our first information regarding a special release for the 2026 All-Star Weekend, which is being hosted by Los Angeles. Jordan Brand is reportedly cooking up a special pair of the Air Jordan 4, dressed in a Lakers-themed palette of purple and gold. Shared by SneakerFiles and zSneakerheadZ, their mockup is said to be the shoe’s finalized color blocking, giving us a good idea of what to expect next year. The shoe’s upper will likely come in suede or nubuck, and dyed in a rich Imperial Purple tone. Black plastic cage elements frame the shoe, while gold Nike Air branding appears on the heels. Small splashes of grey will complete the new look.
AIR JORDAN 4 “LAKERS” RELEASE INFORMATION
The upcoming special-edition release of the Air Jordan 4 is slated to arrive early next year, during the NBA’s All-Star Weekend in February 2026. Dressed in a Lakers-themed “Imperial Purple” with black and yellow, the color blocking in these mockup photos is said to be the final version. No word yet on how much this special pair will cost.
Air Jordan 4
Color: Imperial Purple/Multi-color/Multi-color
Style Code: FV5029-500
Release Date: February 2024
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