Side Kicks Streetwear • Global Release Guide
Updated: 19 September 2026
About the release
Reggaeton superstar J Balvin continues his sequential run through the Air Jordan flagship line with his fourth Jordan Brand collab, the Jordan 4 'Lemonade' (style code IW2872-700). Following his 2020 rainbow AJ1, 2022 cloud-accented AJ2, and 2024 two-part AJ3 drop, the AJ4 finally lands after Balvin previewed it on stage during his performance at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Design inspiration comes straight from Balvin's Colombian roots — sunsets over Medellín and the vibrant multi-toned waters of Colombia's Caño Cristales river.
This pair goes fully committed on the yellow. A premium croc-textured leather upper covers nearly the entire silhouette — including the signature eyelet wings normally rendered in TPU, plus a tongue tag in the same material. Multiple shades of yellow are used across the panels to create depth. Mismatched heel branding: debossed Nike Air on the left, Balvin's signature upside-down lightning-eyes smiley face logo on the right. Silver-tone metal lace dubraes carry 'JUST DO IT.' on one side and the Spanish 'SOLO HAZLO.' on the other. Glossy finishes under the collar tie the whole thing together.
Jordan 3 Retro SP J Balvin 'Medellín Sunset'
Balvin's previous AJ3 collab in the sequential run
Shop Now →TL;DR – J Balvin x Air Jordan 4 'Lemonade' IW2872-700 Release Date, Price & Where to Buy
- UK release date: Friday 25 September 2026
- Model: Air Jordan 4 Retro SP
- Colourway: Lemonade / Lemonade (all yellow)
- Style code: IW2872-700
- UK retail price: £204
- US retail price: $225
- Sizing: Men's sizing
- Where to buy: Nike SNKRS and select Jordan Brand retailers
- Collaborator: J Balvin (Colombian reggaeton artist, fourth Jordan Brand collab)
- Key details: Premium croc-textured leather upper across nearly the entire shoe (including eyelet wings and tongue tag), multi-tone yellow palette across panels, glossy finishes under collar, mismatched heel branding (debossed Nike Air on left, Balvin upside-down smiley face logo on right), silver-tone metal lace dubraes with 'JUST DO IT.' and 'SOLO HAZLO.', yellow laces / midsole / outsole to match
- Inspiration: Sunsets of Medellín and Colombia's Caño Cristales river
Release date and price
The J Balvin x Air Jordan 4 'Lemonade' releases in the UK on Friday 25 September 2026 via Nike SNKRS and select Jordan Brand retailers, with a likely raffle drop expected via Balvin's own channels ahead of the wider release. UK retail is £204, with US retail at $225. Men's sizing.
Balvin's previous AJ collabs have all moved quickly on release, and the AJ4 has been one of the most in-demand silhouettes across all of 2026 (Metallic pack, Rare Air Tour Yellow, London, Retro Comic and Idols Become Rivals amongst others). This all-yellow croc execution is one of the loudest AJ4 collab colourways in recent memory, and Balvin's cultural weight through the Latin market — plus his World Cup opening ceremony preview — sets it up as a proper high-demand drop.
Design and details
Balvin's previous Jordan collabs (the rainbow AJ1, cloud-accented AJ2, gradient AJ3) leaned into his signature multi-colour aesthetic. This AJ4 takes a different route entirely — a single tonal committal that lets material and branding detail carry the whole shoe. It's the most restrained palette Balvin has ever put on a Jordan while still being unmistakably his.
Full-shoe croc treatment
The biggest design decision. Premium croc-textured leather covers nearly the entire upper — including the AJ4's signature eyelet wings, normally rendered in two TPU pieces. This is a genuinely rare execution: the eyelet wings on croc alone make the pair stand apart from every past AJ4 collab. Even the tongue tag runs in the same croc material, extending the treatment across every visible panel. Multiple shades of yellow are used to break up the panelling and stop the shoe from reading as flat despite the single-colour palette.
Mismatched heel branding
One of the pair's most personal details. Debossed Nike Air branding on the left heel, Balvin's signature upside-down lightning-eyes smiley face logo on the right. It's the kind of asymmetric branding that reads as an artist signature rather than corporate co-branding, and it's an aesthetic Balvin has carried across all four of his Jordan collabs. Small detail, meaningful placement.
Bilingual dubraes
Silver-tone metal lace dubraes carry the Nike 'JUST DO IT.' slogan on one side and its Spanish translation 'SOLO HAZLO.' on the other. It's a considered nod to Balvin's Colombian identity and the wider bilingual reggaeton audience — a small storytelling touch that ties the shoe to the artist's cultural voice rather than just his name.
J Balvin x Air Jordan 4 'Lemonade' images
Credit: @mangatugrasa / @cafedelasole
Air Jordan 4 Retro Lightning (2021)
Another all-yellow AJ4 execution in the archive
Shop Now →J Balvin's four-year Jordan Brand run
J Balvin is one of the most decorated names in Latin music — the 'Prince of Reggaeton' with a global streaming footprint that rivals anyone in the wider pop landscape. His Jordan Brand relationship started in 2020 with the rainbow-accented Air Jordan 1, followed by a cloud-detailed Air Jordan 2 in 2022, and a two-colourway Air Jordan 3 drop in 2024 (including the 'Medellín Sunset'). This AJ4 marks his fourth sequential collab, keeping the pattern of moving up the Jordan flagship line one silhouette at a time.
A separate multi-colour AJ4 sample exists — first worn by Balvin at the Super Bowl earlier in 2026 and later spotted in DJ Khaled's collection — but it's not scheduled for a public release. This all-yellow 'Lemonade' pair is the version hitting shelves. Whether the multicolour pair eventually drops in a separate window remains to be confirmed.
Where to buy
The J Balvin x Air Jordan 4 'Lemonade' releases on Friday 25 September 2026 for £204 via Nike SNKRS and select Jordan Brand retailers. Browse other Jordan J Balvin collabs, more Jordan 4 releases, and the wider Jordan archive on Side Kicks.
FAQ
When is the J Balvin x Air Jordan 4 'Lemonade' release date?
Friday 25 September 2026 via Nike SNKRS and select Jordan Brand retailers. A raffle release via J Balvin's own channels is likely to precede the wider drop.
How much does the J Balvin AJ4 Lemonade cost?
UK retail is £204. US retail is $225.
Is the multicolour AJ4 releasing too?
Not currently. Balvin also has a multi-colour AJ4 sample — first worn at the 2026 Super Bowl and spotted in DJ Khaled's collection — but it's not scheduled for a public release at this time. Only the all-yellow 'Lemonade' pair is confirmed for retail on 25 September.
What's the inspiration behind the design?
Balvin's Colombian heritage. The yellow palette references sunsets over Medellín (Balvin's hometown) and Colombia's Caño Cristales river — famous for its vibrant multi-tone water colours. The bilingual 'JUST DO IT.' / 'SOLO HAZLO.' dubraes extend the Colombian identity through the branding detail, and the upside-down lightning-eyes smiley face on the heel is Balvin's signature logo carried across his previous Jordan collabs.
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