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The Air Jordan 4 'Pure Money' is pure perfection. For my money and tastes, there isn't a better sneaker ever created. We're taking one of the slickest OG Jordan retros and draping it in pristine white with just enough bling to make it special. It's an unbelievable sneaker, but if you want it, you might have to stretch your wallet. Let's talk sneakers.

KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE

Detail Info

Official Name

Air Jordan 4 Retro "Pure Money"

Style Code

308497-100

Colorway

White / Metallic Silver / Pure Platinum

Original Retail

$115 (2006) / $190 (2017)

Last Release Date

May 13, 2017

Fit

True to size

Resale

$400–$1,250+ on StockX and GOAT

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

No matter where you check, get ready to have your eyes bug out of your head. I've checked multiple places and the range is between $400 and $1,250. That's a lot of money, even for a pair of Pure Money.

StockX and GOAT are the primary marketplaces to check, with Flight Club and consignment shops as additional options for hard-to-find sizes. One critical thing to watch for at these price points is yellowing on the mesh panels and midsole — condition is everything with an all-white sneaker that last dropped in 2017. The Air Jordan 4 'University Blue' is another premium AJ4 on the resale market if you want to compare what you're spending in the same silhouette.

What Should People Know About the Air Jordan 4 'Pure Money'?

Aside from the excellent combination of silhouette and colorway, there are a few details that make the AJ4 Pure Money stand out. For me, it's the "PURE $" stitching on the inner heel. I'm all in.

The chrome eyelets catch light from every angle and give the front of the shoe a pop that most all-white sneakers simply don't have. Add the chrome Jumpman on the heel, and you have a sneaker built around quiet luxury done right.

The shoe originally debuted in 2006 at $115, came back in 2017 at $190, and has been climbing ever since. As covered in the Air Jordan 4 'Pure Money' rising resale piece, Jordan Brand has been pushing OG-accurate branding across the lineup — a Pure Money retro with Nike Air branding would be one of the strongest releases in any year it drops.

Should You Buy the Air Jordan 4 'Pure Money'?

I cannot tell you to spend upwards of $1,000 for a pair of sneakers. I can say that if there is a sneaker worth paying that much, it's one like this.

The colorway fits true to size and the all-white build works with just about everything in a wardrobe — but the trade-off is that it's unforgiving with scuffs, creases, and yellowing over time. If you're going to spend at this level, aim for a near-deadstock pair.

No retro is confirmed for 2026, so the window isn't getting shorter anytime soon, but prices have been trending up rather than down. The Air Jordan 4 'Bred' drops at retail on Black Friday this year if you want a landmark AJ4 moment without the resale price tag.

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

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