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We all need a white sneaker in the rotation, but what takes Air Jordan 4 "Pure Money" to a new level is the chrome. Sometimes metallic can go way left on a sneaker when overdone, but on this pair we have just the right amount to make them stand out. After almost ten years this one definitely needs a rerelease date. Here is everything you need to know.

Why Does the Air Jordan 4 'Pure Money' Still Stand Out?

It's the metallic hits for me. The chrome eyelets on the Pure Money 4 catch light from every angle and give the front of the shoe a pop that most all-white sneakers do not have. Add the chrome Jumpman on the heel and the "Pure $" on the back tabs, and you have a sneaker that holds up nearly a decade later.

What Does the Air Jordan 4 'Pure Money' Look Like?

Detail Specs

Style Code

308497-100

Colorway

White/Metallic Silver-Pure Platinum

Materials

Tumbled white leather upper, white mesh side panels

Accents

Chrome eyelets, chrome Jumpman heel logo, "Pure $" back tabs

Midsole

White with visible Air unit

Outsole

Solid white rubber

Designer

Tinker Hatfield

The bright white alone is an attention grabber. The tumbled leather across the upper feels plush and gives the shoe a texture you notice in hand. White mesh on the side panels and tongue keeps the classic AJ4 construction intact while the chrome eyelets reflect light in a way that separates this from everything else on the shelf.

Where Can You Buy the Air Jordan 4 'Pure Money' Right Now?

The Pure Money 4 originally dropped in 2006 at $115 and returned in 2017 at $190. It is long gone from retail shelves, so resale is the only option. StockX, GOAT, and Flight Club all carry pairs, but condition matters at these prices.

Average resale sits around $577 on StockX, with some sizes pushing past $1,000. At that level, you need a near-deadstock pair to justify the spend. Check for yellowing on the netting and midsole before buying.

Should Jordan Brand Bring Back the Air Jordan 4 'Pure Money'?

Absolutely the colorway and the metallic pop already make this one worth a look, but Nike Air branding would make this pair a must cop. ZSneakerHeadz hinted at a possible return, and the Black Cat 4 already came back with Nike Air on the heel. The Pure Money 4 has never gotten that treatment, and it feels overdue.

Jordan Brand has been pushing OG-accurate branding on retros across the lineup. A Pure Money 4 with Nike Air, the same chrome accents, and the same tumbled leather would be one of the strongest releases in any year.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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