Side Kicks Streetwear • Global Release Guide
Updated: 20 April 2026
About the release
Jordan Brand has a strong kids exclusive lined up for early May. The Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Black Infrared 23' is a youth-only drop, combining an all-black nubuck upper with Barely Volt netting, a Bright Mango and Infrared 23 midsole and a gradient treatment towards the heel. It is one of the livelier colourways Jordan Brand has put out this season and the kind of build that tends to do well with the kids market.
This one will not be available in adult sizing. It is grade school, pre-school and toddler only, making it a genuine youth exclusive rather than a crossover play. Style code II1271-001 releases on 1 May 2026.
UK retail: £114.99 (GS), £69.99 (PS) and £54.99 (TD). Browse all Air Jordan 4 GS releases on Side Kicks.
TL;DR – Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Black Infrared 23' GS Release Date, Price & Where to Buy
- Release date: 1 May 2026
- Model: Air Jordan 4 Retro
- Colourway: Black / Infrared 23 / Bright Mango / Barely Volt / White
- Style code: II1271-001
- UK GS price: £114.99
- UK PS price: £69.99
- UK TD price: £54.99
- US GS price: $165
- Sizing: Kids exclusive — Grade School, Pre-School and Toddler only
- Where to buy: Nike SNKRS and select Jordan Brand retailers
- No adult sizes: This colourway will not release in men's sizing
Release date and price
The Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Black Infrared 23' releases on Friday 1 May 2026 via Nike SNKRS and select Jordan Brand retailers in-store and online.
UK retail is £114.99 for Grade School, £69.99 for Pre-School and £54.99 for Toddler. This is a kids-only release with no adult sizes confirmed in any market.
Design and details
The upper is built from black nubuck, giving the shoe a clean, slightly textured base that wears well through the summer months. The Barely Volt netting sits across the midfoot panels and tongue, delivering the pop of neon green that makes the colourway immediately readable. It is a bold contrast against the black base without overwhelming the overall look.
The real energy comes from the bottom of the shoe. Bright Mango and Infrared 23 work together across the midsole and outsole, with a gradient effect towards the heel and speckled detailing sprayed above it. The result is a sole unit that feels distinct from a standard single-colour application, reading differently depending on how the light hits the gradient.
The heel plate carries the Jumpman logo rather than Nike Air branding, consistent with classic Air Jordan 4 construction, while the packaging references the mid-2000s Jordan Brand era with a classic face shoebox.
Infrared 23 on the midsole
Infrared 23 is one of Jordan Brand's most recognisable accent colours, sitting between red and orange. On the Air Jordan 4, the midsole has enough surface area for the gradient and speckle treatment to develop properly. The Bright Mango sits alongside it to soften the transition from the black upper, giving the colour blocking structure rather than just contrast. It is a sole unit that rewards a closer look.
Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Black Infrared 23' GS images
Credit: Nike / Sole Retriever
Kids sizing breakdown
The 'Black Infrared 23' covers three kids size runs. Grade School handles the main sizes for school-age children, Pre-School covers younger kids and Toddler brings the colourway down to the smallest available range. All three drop on the same date through the same channels.
There are no adult sizes available in any market. If you are looking for a matching adult AJ4 you will need to look at other colourways from the Summer 2026 lineup.
Why this release matters
Jordan Brand's kids exclusive strategy has become more deliberate over the past couple of years. Rather than simply offering adult drops in smaller sizes, the brand has started building colourways specifically for the youth market. The 'Black Infrared 23' is a good example of that approach working well. The Barely Volt netting is bold enough to appeal to kids while the black nubuck base gives it enough restraint to hold up beyond summer.
At £114.99 for Grade School, the price also keeps it within range as a genuine summer shoe rather than a collector piece, which is the right positioning for a youth exclusive.
Where to buy
The Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Black Infrared 23' GS releases on 1 May 2026 via Nike SNKRS and select Jordan Brand retailers. Browse all Air Jordan 4 releases, Air Jordan 4 GS drops and all Jordan Brand releases on Side Kicks.
FAQ
When is the Air Jordan 4 'Black Infrared 23' GS release date?
The Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Black Infrared 23' GS releases on Friday 1 May 2026 via Nike SNKRS and select Jordan Brand retailers.
How much does the Air Jordan 4 'Black Infrared 23' cost in the UK?
UK retail prices are £114.99 for Grade School, £69.99 for Pre-School and £54.99 for Toddler.
What is the style code for the Air Jordan 4 'Black Infrared 23'?
The style code is II1271-001.
Is the Air Jordan 4 'Black Infrared 23' available in adult sizes?
No. The 'Black Infrared 23' is a kids exclusive releasing in Grade School, Pre-School and Toddler sizing only. There are no adult sizes in any market.
What sizes does the Air Jordan 4 'Black Infrared 23' GS come in?
The release covers three kids size runs: Grade School (GS), Pre-School (PS) and Toddler (TD). All three are available through Nike and select Jordan Brand retailers from 1 May 2026.
What colours are on the Air Jordan 4 'Black Infrared 23'?
The colourway is Black / Infrared 23 / Bright Mango / Barely Volt / White. The upper is black nubuck, the midfoot netting is Barely Volt, and the midsole and outsole run Bright Mango into Infrared 23 with a gradient and speckle treatment.
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