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The AJ4 “Shimmer” is the Perfect Grail Alternative

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Anna Bediones

As seen on Unboxed Issue 49. The Unboxed newsletter covers the most important stories of the week across sneakers, sports, and fashion straight to your inbox on Mondays.


There’s been some mixed opinions on the women’s Air Jordan IV “Shimmer” colorway that was released this weekend, but don’t be fooled – this sold out quickly and is a great sneaker to have on rotation. Some have minimized this to an accessible alternative to last year’s Off/White “Sail” release but that doesn’t do this sneaker justice. It’s a good shoe on its own, and while it shares some similarities to the OW4, it is also reminiscent of the “Hender Scheme” IVs from years ago.

I wouldn’t be surprised to see this pair find its way onto Instagram moodboards, a pattern we’ve seen with past women’s releases that have flown under the radar. Don’t rush to cop on the aftermarket though, this is a sneaker that is likely to restock in the coming weeks. Keep an eye on our monitors to ensure you don’t miss out.

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