Air Jordan 4Lab1 Black/Reflect Silver release on December

Been wondering why that Air Jordan 4Lab1 Black/Infrared listed on Nike’s launch calendar doesn’t, y’know, have any red on it? Massive misnomer, right? Actually there is an infrared edition on the way, this just isn’t it. Nike Free Run Despite what said calendar indicates, it’s the Air Jordan 4Lab1 Black/Reflect Silver release date that’s slated for December 20.

So today, take a look. Dig the dearth of red? Instead of that bright tone, the Air Jordan 1 High rocks a buttoned-down aesthetic perfect for dreary winter weather, with a pop of flash to ensure maximum visibility.

A 3M-finished reflective silver comprises the base-layer of the AJ1 High upper, Nike Free New Zealand with the Air Jordan 4’s signature rubberized netting rendered in blackish-grey and cloaked over the entire upper. Below, the iconic Air Jordan 1 midsole contrasts in stark, bright white, and an icy outsole further ties into the season.

The latest in a long line of sneakerhead holiday gifts, the Air Jordan 4Lab1 Black/Reflect Silver hits shelves in less than a month. How does it stack up to the “Tropical Teal” pair? In general, is the 4Lab1 a worthy addition to the Air Jordan canon?
Air Jordan 4Lab1
Black/Reflect Silver-White
Style #: 677690-012
20 December 2014
$185