The Air Jordan 4 “Lightning 2021” is a modern re-issue of the desirable colorway of Michael Jordan’s fourth signature shoe that was originally released in August 2006. Without question one of the most sought-after non-original Air Jordan shoes ever, the first “Lightning” was released in hyper-limited quantities exclusively on Jumpman23.com (the former Jordan Brand website) alongside a “reverse” black and yellow “Thunder” Jordan 4, together creating the “Thunder and Lightning” pack. The “Lightning” was accompanied by an Air Jordan “Flight” T-shirt and the “Thunder” was paired with a varsity jacket. In 2012, Jordan Brand brought back the “Thunder,” but curiously decided against releasing the “Lightning.” 15 years after its debut, the “Lightning” returned in near true-to-original fashion. Like the OG, the modern incarnation of the “Lightning” features Tour Yellow nubuck on its upper with black mesh on the tongue and mid-panel. Grey “wings” and black eyelets contrast the yellow look. Elsewhere, white Jumpman branding appears on the nylon tongue tag and a black Jumpman graces the back of the shoe. Jordan Brand opts for a slightly lighter grey rubber outsole than that of the unit found on the original “Lightning” from 2006. Release date: August 28, 2021
Find out which size you are across different countries with our handy conversion guide. It’s best to use this as a rule of thumb, since sizes and measurements can vary from brand to brand.
Men Size Guide
US Men | EU | UK | CM |
6 | 38.5 | 5.5 | 24 |
6.5 | 39 | 6 | 24.5 |
7 | 40 | 6 | 25 |
7.5 | 40.5 | 6.5 | 25.5 |
8 | 41 | 7 | 26 |
8.5 | 42 | 7.5 | 26.5 |
9 | 42.5 | 8 | 27 |
9.5 | 43 | 8.5 | 27.5 |
10 | 44 | 9 | 28 |
10.5 | 44.5 | 9.5 | 28.5 |
11 | 45 | 10 | 29 |
11.5 | 45.5 | 10.5 | 29.5 |
12 | 46 | 11 | 30 |
12.5 | 47 | 11.5 | 30.5 |
13 | 47.5 | 12 | 31 |
WOMEN SIZE GUIDE
US Women | EU | UK | CM |
5 | 35.5 | 2.5 | 22 |
5.5 | 36 | 3 | 22.5 |
6 | 36.5 | 3.5 | 23 |
6.5 | 37.5 | 4 | 23.5 |
7 | 38 | 4.5 | 24 |
7.5 | 38.5 | 5 | 24.5 |
8 | 39 | 5.5 | 25 |
8.5 | 40 | 6 | 25.5 |
9 | 40.5 | 6.5 | 26 |
9.5 | 41 | 7 | 26.5 |
10 | 42 | 7.5 | 27 |
10.5 | 42.5 | 8 | 27.5 |
11 | 43 | 8.5 | 28 |
11.5 | 44 | 9 | 28.5 |
12 | 44.5 | 9.5 | 29 |
Youth's Size Guide
US Youths | EU | UK | CM |
3.5 | 35.5 | 3 | 22.5 |
4 | 36 | 3.5 | 23 |
4.5 | 36.5 | 4 | 23.5 |
5 | 37.5 | 4.5 | 23.5 |
5.5 | 38 | 5 | 24 |
6 | 38.5 | 5.5 | 24 |
6.5 | 39 | 6 | 24.5 |
7 | 40 | 6 | 25 |