Air Jordan 4 “Mars Blackmon” 2006

The Air Jordan 4 “Mars Blackmon” 2006 was released on July 22, 2006, and retailed for $115. Dressed in the classic “Fire Red” color blocking, the sneakers were a general release.

Air Jordan 4 Mars Blackmon 2006 History

This pair needs no introduction: the “Mars Blackmon” Air Jordan 4. When released, the sneakers were a general release and were available everywhere but sold out instantly, just as they were limited.

Taking the “Fire Red” color theme, the shoes feature a silhouette of Spike Lee’s character from the film “She’s Gotta Have It,” “Mars Blackmon. The same character played a pivotal role in various Air Jordan commercials throughout the 80s and a few in the early 2000s.

Although the sneakers did sell out, it was a 50/50 split at first. Half the people loved them, and the other half hated them. The ones who disliked the shoes wanted a true “Fire Red” retro. Although the color blocking did mimic that of the classic, the silhouette of Mars by the heel didn’t fly over well. Some would go on to buy the shoes and customize them to remove Spike Lee.

Dressed in a White, Varsity Red, and Black color combination. This Air Jordan 4 comes constructed with White leather across the upper with Black on the wings, heel tabs, backdrop, upper part of the midsole, and Mars Blackmon’s head by the heel. Varsity Red fills in the Jumpman on the tongues and heels, liner, eyelets, and lower midsole. Other details include White mesh on the panels and tongues, a visible Air unit in the heels, and Grey on most of the rubber outsole.

Today, most of the pairs are no longer wearable. This is due to the midsole, which will crumble upon wear. On some pairs, the wings have also detached, which is more difficult to fix, where the midsole can be sole swapped.

Air Jordan 4 Mars Blackmon 2006 Release Info

The Air Jordan 4 “Mars Blackmon” was released on July 22, 2006. The retail price was $115. Available in full family sizes, which include adult, grade school, preschool, and toddler sizes. To purchase a pair today, you must visit aftermarket websites. Like most pairs, prices vary due to condition and size. The resell price hovers around the $350 mark.

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