Side Kicks Streetwear • Global Release Guide
Updated: 4 May 2026
About the release
Nigel Sylvester is back with his second Air Jordan 4 collaboration. The 'Brick After Brick' follows the 2025 'Brick By Brick' release, named Complex's Sneaker of the Year, and continues the story of discipline and consistency behind Sylvester's ethos. This is his sixth Jordan Brand collaboration in two years.
Where the original 'Brick By Brick' ran a bold triple-red upper, 'Brick After Brick' leans into classic AJ4 DNA. A clean Sail leather upper with Cinnabar red accents on the mini Swoosh, eyelets, wings and heel references the 1989 'Fire Red' Air Jordan 4 colourway. Aged netting, a Muslin heel tab with brick-like texture, Anthracite midsole trim and the signature Bike Air heel branding complete the construction. Style code IQ8055-100.
The shoe drops on 22 May 2026 for £190 via Nike SNKRS and select Jordan Brand retailers. The hype behind this one was confirmed early when Michael Jordan himself was spotted wearing a pair at Disney World following the Daytona 500.
TL;DR – Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4 'Brick By Brick' Release Date, Price & Where to Buy
- Release date: 22 May 2026
- Model: Air Jordan 4
- Colourway: Sail / Cinnabar / Anthracite / Muslin
- Style code: IQ8055-100
- UK retail price: £190
- US retail price: $230
- Sizing: Men's
- Where to buy: Nike SNKRS, Nigel Sylvester's website and select Jordan Brand retailers
- Key details: Sail leather upper, Cinnabar accents, Bike Air heel branding, pre-aged netting and sole, Muslin suede heel tab, exclusive Bike Air box
Release date and price
The Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4 'Brick After Brick' releases on Friday 22 May 2026 via Nike SNKRS, Nigel Sylvester's website and select Jordan Brand retailers globally. Sylvester confirmed the date in his signature way — writing it in Sharpie on his hand.
UK retail is £190 and US retail is $230. Expect the usual EQL raffle format from Nigel's website alongside the SNKRS draw. Past Sylvester releases have featured extravagant activations globally — from oversized bricks driven through the streets of NYC to multi-continent Go Ride events — so further activation details are likely as the date approaches.
Design and details
The upper is built from smooth full-grain Sail leather, a deliberate shift from the previous 'Brick By Brick' release which ran a bolder upper treatment. The classic Air Jordan 4 structure stays intact, with Cinnabar red hitting the mini Swoosh, eyelets, plastic lace cage and TPU support wings. Black contrasts at the wings and back tabs, and Muslin accents appear on the mesh netting and heel tab.
The heel tab uses a yellowed suede with a brick-like texture and the Bike Air logo embroidered on the back. The netting and sole carry deliberate pre-aged detailing, giving the shoe a worn-in character from the box. Anthracite and Brick red trim the polyurethane midsole, with visible Air technology in the heel and a herringbone outsole underfoot.
The woven Jumpman Flight logo sits on the tongue and the exclusive Bike Air box continues the packaging language from the original 'Brick By Brick' release, with the sneakers wrapped in plastic and bound with thick rubber bands inside the textured all-white box.
The pre-aged construction
The aged netting and sole treatment on the 'Brick After Brick' is one of its most interesting details. It gives the shoe the character of a pair that has been ridden and lived in, sitting comfortably within Sylvester's broader design language around authenticity and wear. Combined with the Sail upper's natural warmth, the pre-aged finish makes the colourway feel more considered than a standard white-based AJ4.
The embroidered mini Swoosh
The red mini Swoosh on the lateral forefoot has been a signature detail of Nigel Sylvester's Jordan Brand collaborations since his 2018 debut. Its return on the 'Brick After Brick' is a deliberate thread of continuity through the collection, marking the shoe as unmistakably Sylvester's regardless of the colourway.
Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4 'Brick After Brick' images
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Nigel Sylvester x Jordan Brand collab history
Nigel Sylvester is a professional BMX rider and one of Jordan Brand's longest-standing non-basketball collaborators. His first Air Jordan collaboration came in 2018 and the partnership has grown significantly since, with the 2025 'Brick By Brick' Air Jordan 4 becoming one of the most talked-about Jordan releases of that year and earning Sneaker of the Year at ComplexCon 2025.
In the two years leading up to 'Brick After Brick', Sylvester has released six Jordan Brand collaborations including a 2025 'Better With Time' Air Jordan 1 Low. The rollout has been consistent and each release has come with an activation story — whether that is a runway show, a Tetris-style giveaway game, or having Jeezy model the apparel capsule.
The Bike Air concept has been central to Sylvester's Jordan work from the beginning, placing BMX culture in conversation with the Jordan Brand archive in a way that feels authentic to who he is rather than a licensing exercise.
Why this release matters
The 'Brick After Brick' narrative — built around the discipline and consistency it takes to sustain success after achieving it — is a natural sequel to 'Brick By Brick'. The design reflects that too. Where the first AJ4 was bolder and more expressive, this one leans into the classic AJ4 Fire Red colourway reference with more restraint. It feels like a shoe made for someone who already knows what they are building toward.
Michael Jordan wearing a pair at Disney World in February 2026 before the shoe was officially announced is the kind of endorsement that does not need any further explanation. At £190 it sits in line with where premium Jordan collabs land and the production, packaging and storytelling all justify that positioning.
Where to buy
The Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4 'Brick After Brick' releases on 22 May 2026 via Nike SNKRS, Nigel Sylvester's website and select Jordan Brand retailers. Browse all Nigel Sylvester x Jordan releases, the full Air Jordan 4 collection and all Jordan Brand releases on Side Kicks.
FAQ
When is the Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4 'Brick After Brick' release date?
The Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4 'Brick After Brick' releases on Friday 22 May 2026 via Nike SNKRS, Nigel Sylvester's website and select Jordan Brand retailers.
How much does the Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4 'Brick After Brick' cost in the UK?
UK retail price is £190. US retail is $230.
What is the style code for the Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4 'Brick After Brick'?
The style code is IQ8055-100. The colourway is Sail / Cinnabar / Anthracite / Muslin.
What is the difference between 'Brick By Brick' and 'Brick After Brick'?
The 2025 'Brick By Brick' ran a bold triple-red upper. 'Brick After Brick' shifts to a Sail leather base with Cinnabar red accents, referencing the 1989 Fire Red Air Jordan 4. The Bike Air heel branding, mini Swoosh and exclusive packaging return, but the upper material is smooth traditional leather rather than the previous season's treatment.
Who is Nigel Sylvester?
Nigel Sylvester is a professional BMX rider and one of Jordan Brand's most prominent non-basketball collaborators. His partnership with Jordan Brand began in 2018 and has produced six collaborative releases in the past two years, centred around the Bike Air concept and his BMX identity.
Did Michael Jordan wear the 'Brick After Brick' Air Jordan 4?
Yes. Michael Jordan was spotted wearing the Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4 'Sail/Cinnabar' at Disney World in February 2026, following 23XI Racing's Daytona 500 win. The Bike Air hangtag was still attached, making the collab unmistakable.
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