Air Jordan 4 ‘Motorsports Alternate’ Heats Up After 23XI Win — Where to Buy

Why the Air Jordan 4 “Motorsports Alternate” Should Be a 23XI Racing Reissue

On the Air Jordan 4 “Motorsports Alternate,” also known as the “Reverse Motorsports,” you get premium materials, a classic colorway, and high-level execution.

The upper is built with durable black tumbled leather that looks better the more you wear it. While flat black leather can look good at first, it doesn’t age as well as full-grain leather. Drivers—and sneakerheads alike—want something that performs and holds up over time.

Bold hits of Game Royal land on the tongue branding and outsole, while matte silver accents show up on the eyelets, lining, and Jumpman heel. The result is a sneaker that feels low-key but carries a strong legacy—one that not everyone remembers.

With so many variations of the Tinker Hatfield-designed Air Jordan 4 in circulation, it’s easy to overlook pairs like this—especially when heavy hitters like the “Fear,”“Lakers,”“White Cement,” and “Bred” dominate the conversation.

This isn’t about replacing the classics—but once you really take a second look at the “Motorsports Alternate,” you might start questioning why it’s been overlooked for so long.

Take a closer look at the pair in action below.

Where You Can Buy the AJ4 “Motorsports Alternate” Now

The “Motorsports Alternate” Air Jordan 4—often called the “Reverse Motorsports”—isn’t currently available on SNKRS, and there are no confirmed plans for a reissue. Still, with 23XI Racing’s recent success, it’s a release that makes more sense now than ever.

Until then, securing a 2017 pair means turning to the resale market.

StockX currently has pairs listed ranging from $315 to $1,300, while GOAT listings typically fall between $202 and $555. What you’ll pay ultimately comes down to size, condition, and overall availability.

Here are direct links so you can check your size:

• Air Jordan 4 “Motorsports Alternate” on GOAT
• Air Jordan 4 “Motorsports Alternate” on StockX

Winning Energy: Why This AJ4 Fits the Moment

When the Air Jordan 4 “Motorsports Alternate” (Style Code: 308497-006) released in 2017, it retailed for $190. Nearly a decade later, some pairs have climbed into ultra-premium territory.

If Jordan Brand doesn’t turn this pair into a driver-exclusive PE, it should bring them back as a general release—and the culture would respond.

Because when Jordan wins, everything connected to it carries weight—and these blacked-out retros are proof.