A Trophy Room x Air Jordan 4 Sample has surfaced, giving fans a look at what could have been from Marcus Jordan’s Orlando retail space.
The shoe is rumored to be apart of Trophy Room’s AJ 1-30 display that was housed in-store. The unique display consisted of customized versions of every numbered Air Jordan. Now that Trophy Room has confirmed the closure of its Orlando store (business will continue online), this sample becomes even more significant as an item from the store’s early years with Jordan Brand.
This unreleased Air Jordan 4 is crafted from a premium grey suede, accented with black details and mesh, and finished with metallic gold touches. The most prominent Trophy Room element is undoubtedly the gold Jumpman branding on the tongue and heel, while the black wings, heel tab, midsole stripe, and outsole provide a more striking contrast than the 2016 display shoe.
In terms of color, this Trophy Room x Air Jordan 4 sample presents a darker interpretation of the sneakers previously showcased. The color blocking of grey suede, black accents, and brushed gold creates a luxurious feel while maintaining the heritage Air Jordan 4 silhouette. The addition of visible mesh panels, grey laces, and grey midsole calm the design down a bit while the gold eyelets and branding scream display-piece.
Comparisons will be made to the Air Jordan 4 “Royalty”, as the two shoes share a black and gold color scheme used in a premium fashion. This sample from Trophy Room replaces the traditional dark AJ 4 upper with grey suede, creating a softer look.
There has been no indication that this Trophy Room x Air Jordan 4 Sample was ever meant to be released. More so, it feels like a pair that was created for a look-see or something related to the display. With the Orlando store coming to an end, we doubt we’ll see this exact colorway release.
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