Air Jordan 4 Retro TEX ‘Iced Carmine’

Carmine has always carried weight in the Air Jordan 4 universe. From its original court-side appearances in the early nineties to its most recent retro runs, the colourway holds a particular kind of reverence among those who follow Jordan Brand with genuine attention. The latest chapter, however, does something unexpected with that legacy. Rather than revisiting the bold, primary-red energy the shade is known for, Jordan Brand has chosen to cool it down, quite literally, with the Air Jordan 4 Retro TEX 'Iced Carmine'.

The TEX designation signals something worth noting before even looking at the colourway. This build swaps out conventional upper materials in favour of a textured woven fabric construction, giving the silhouette a more tactile, considered feel that sits somewhere between technical outerwear and archive sportswear. It is a material choice that has been growing in quiet momentum across Jordan Brand's catalogue, and on the 4 specifically, it reads with a certain understated confidence. The woven textile carries the Iced Carmine tone across the majority of the upper, a muted, frost-touched interpretation of the classic red that reads almost blush in certain light, then deepens depending on how it catches the sun.

Supporting tones of Pearl Pink, Coconut Milk and Muslin run through the midsole, lining and detailing, keeping the overall mood soft without ever becoming precious. The signature plastic wing eyelets, heel tab and visible Air unit remain intact, grounding the shoe in its familiar architecture even as the material and colour story moves in a quieter direction. Style code IB6716-600 carries a retail price of €210, positioning it accessibly within Jordan Brand's retro offering while the TEX construction gives it a distinct identity separate from standard releases.

The Air Jordan 4 Retro TEX 'Iced Carmine' is set to release on 23 April 2026, available across men's and women's sizing. For a silhouette that can sometimes feel overexposed in the current market, this particular build makes a case for restraint as its own kind of statement.