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Union LA x Air Jordan 4 Retro SP “Guava Ice” – DC9533-800
The Union LA x Air Jordan 4 “Guava Ice” is the more limited of the two colorways from Union’s 2020 collaboration with Jordan Brand. Released exclusively through Union’s webstore on August 29, 2020, this edition followed the duo’s monumental 2018 Air Jordan 1 collaboration and applied Union founder Chris Gibbs’ vintage-inspired, deconstructed design language to the AJ4 silhouette .
Key Features
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Silhouette: Air Jordan 4 Retro SP (Tinker Hatfield’s original 1989 design)
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Collaboration: Union LA x Jordan Brand
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Exclusive: Union LA Exclusive Release — more limited than the “Off Noir” counterpart
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Colorway: Guava Ice / Light Bone / Brigade Blue / Light Fusion Red
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Upper: Soft pink suede base with breathable mesh on the collar and toe box; vintage-inspired yellow netting on the mid-panel and tongue
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Signature Detail: Folded and stitched-down tongue — a nod to how the AJ4 was worn in the 80s and 90s; stitches can be removed to reveal a standard tongue length, with interior “Air Jordan” branding becoming external
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Structural Detail: Semi-translucent TPU wings inspired by an original Tinker Hatfield sketch
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Branding: Yellow Union tab on the lateral quarter panel; blue plastic heel clip with red “Nike Air”; red woven Air Jordan tag atop the folded tongue
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Midsole: Yellowed/aged finish for a vintage aesthetic
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Fit: Men’s sizing
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Style Code: DC9533-800
Size Note: The Air Jordan 4 generally fits true to size for most wearers. Some wearers note the Union AJ4 can feel slightly narrow in the forefoot — for wider feet or those who prefer a roomier fit, going up half a size is recommended.
Why the Air Jordan 4 “Guava Ice”
The “Guava Ice” is the crown jewel of Union’s 2020 AJ4 collaboration — not because it’s objectively better than the “Off Noir,” but because it was significantly harder to get. While the black-based “Off Noir” saw a wider global release, the “Guava Ice” was a Union exclusive, available only through the boutique’s webstore . That scarcity, combined with its vibrant, summery palette, has made it one of the most sought-after Air Jordan 4s of the modern era.
The design itself is a masterclass in deconstruction. The suede is plush and thick, while the mesh evokes the OG sneakers of the 80s . The folded tongue — a nod to how Gibbs wore his own AJ4s back in the day — is a customizable detail that allows wearers to choose between a short-tongue look or the traditional high cut . The translucent wings, yellowed midsole, and mix of muted pink, blue, and red tones give the shoe a vintage, almost archival quality that sets it apart from standard AJ4 retros.
For collectors, the “Guava Ice” represents a rare intersection: a high-profile collaboration, a genuinely innovative design, and a limited release that has only grown harder to find over time.
