Union LA x Air Jordan 4 Retro SP Guava Ice DC9533-800

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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 . Following their monumental 2018 Air Jordan 1 collaboration, Union founder Chris Gibbs turned his attention to the AJ4, drawing inspiration from vintage 80s and 90s styling and an original Tinker Hatfield sketch .

Key Features

Silhouette: Air Jordan 4 Retro SP (Tinker Hatfield‘s original 1989 design)

Collaboration: Union LA x Jordan Brand

Exclusive: Union LA Exclusive Release (more limited than the “Off Noir” counterpart) 

Colorway: Guava Ice / Light Bone / Brigade Blue / Light Fusion Red 

Upper: Soft pink suede base (inspired by Birkenstock sandals) with old-school mesh on collar and toe box 

Signature Details: Translucent TPU wings inspired by a Tinker Hatfield sketch; yellow Union tab on lateral quarter panel; blue plastic heel clip with red “Nike Air”; red woven Air Jordan tag atop the folded tongue 

Tongue: Folded over and stitched down — stitches can be removed to reveal a standard tongue size; with tongue folded, interior “AIR JORDAN” branding becomes external 

Midsole: Yellowed finish for an antiqued, vintage aesthetic 

Fit: Men‘s sizing

Style Code: DC9533-800

Release Date: August 29, 2020 (Union LA webstore) 

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, sourced from the same type of material used in Birkenstock sandals, 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.