Brutalist Beauties: Nike's New AJ4 Is a Monochromatic Masterpiece
The famed Tinker Hatfield originally designed the Nike AJ4 – short for Air Jordan 4 – in 1989. Since then, the iconic silhouette has gone through countless reinventions, modifications, and guest edits. When the catalog's so thick with different styles, it's almost ironic somehow, to get this psyched for what is arguably one of the most minimalist takes on the sneaker. But alas!
Its newly debuted 'Wet Cement' colorway sees the AJ4 don a more monochromatic look. A near-architectural composition of materials and textures – suede and nubuck leather among them – resembles beams of steel, almost, and contributes depth and dimension to the shoe.
An effect we'd say is only further enhanced by the stark shades of concrete gray, which were, in turn, inspired by the city of Paris; more specifically, the French capital's cobblestone streets. Go figure!
Whether you're a fan of slightly avant-garde, unadorned footwear with an appreciation for detail, or a committed Nike devotee who seeks to expand his AJ4 collection, the AJ4 in 'Wet Cement' is for sure a contender worthy of filling either position.
The New Nike AJ4 Is Sneaker Brutalism at Its Finest
Nike AJ4 'Wet Cement'
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