Things You Should Know Look for bright, vibrant colors and high-quality leather and suede on legit Nikes. See if there is neat, even stitching around the soles and mesh panels. Check the logos on the tongue and heel to see if they're embossed with raised edges. Real Jordan logos have full, solid colors.

The logo should appear crisp and uncompromised. Look at the hands, basketball and feet to ensure everything looks properly proportioned. Nothing should look blurry or smudged. Fake Jordans may have an uneven or lumpy Jumpman, with poor stitching and unusual proportions.

The unique design and high-quality materials make it stand out in the sneaker market. The exclusivity created by limited edition releases drives up demand, leading to higher resale prices.

The AJ 4s would only see four initial colorways when it was released in 1989. These included White Cement, Black Cement, Military Blue, and Fire Red. Jordan was sporting the White Cement colorway while hitting The Shot to defeat Cleveland. A prototype of this sneaker was also the one used in the Spike Lee movie.