The drop at a glance
| Release date | September 25, 2026 — reported, not brand-official yet |
| Retail price | $225 |
| Style code | IW2872-700 |
| Colorway | Mint green / pink mesh / lemonade-yellow lace wings |
| Where | SNKRS + select retailers |
The story
J Balvin has methodically climbed the Air Jordan ladder: the AJ1 'Colores y Vibras' in 2020, the cloud-covered AJ2 in 2022, and the Medellín-sunset AJ3 'Rio' in 2024. The AJ4 — teased on his feet at Super Bowl LX in February 2026 — completes the next rung.
The build is maximalist even by Balvin standards: mint green overlays, pink mesh netting, yellow 'Lemonade' lace wings, red accents, a mini Swoosh debuting on the orange midsole, Nike Air heels, and his smiley logo rotated upside down on the heel.
Jordan Brand hasn't formally announced it, so the date remains early intel. Expect an instant SNKRS sellout, strong premiums in Latin American markets, then gradual cooling — his collabs are culture pieces first, flips second.
The deep cuts
- Balvin was the first Latin artist ever to collaborate with Jordan Brand — the AJ1 'Colores y Vibras' (December 8, 2020, $175), named for his albums Colores and Vibras, sold out globally on day one.
- The AJ3 'Rio' (May 22, 2024, $250, FN0344-001) is named after his son Rio, born June 2021, its Solar Flare and Total Crimson palette evoking a sunset over Medellín's mountains.
- The 'Rio' still trades around $300-$400 — proof his collabs hold aftermarket value years out.
- The AJ4's Super Bowl LX debut came at the same game where Bad Bunny headlined halftime — one Sunday that seeded two of September 2026's biggest drops.
How to cop
- Launch draw — enter the minute it opens; the raffle button above takes you there.
- Retailer raffles — the big accounts open entries in the days before the drop.
- Miss it? The buy links on this page route to the marketplaces we trust.
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