The Air Jordan 4 Retro Alternate 89 is part of the Air Jordan Alternate Collection, which also included the Air Jordan 2 Alternate 89 and the Air Jordan 5 Alternate 90. These sneakers are designed to showcase what Air Jordan player-exclusive sneakers might have looked like in the late 1980s and early 1990s. This grade school version was inspired by the Chicago Bulls’ old white-and-red home uniforms, featuring a bright white base with pops of red throughout. The design also includes black accents on the Jumpman logos on the tongue tag and heel. Released on January 2, 2016, this sneaker captures the essence of what could have been if Player Exclusive sneakers existed during Michael Jordan’s early years.