The Nigel Sylvester Air Jordan 4 "Brick After Brick" (IQ8055-100) is the next chapter in the BMX icon's "Bike Air" partnership with Jordan Brand — an off-white Sail Air Jordan 4 with deep Cinnabar red and navy accents that landed via Nike SNKRS on 22 May 2026 at a US$230 retail. It's the follow-up to his 2025 "Brick by Brick" Air Jordan 4, and it's authenticated by hand and live now at PUSHAS.

Nigel Sylvester Air Jordan 4 "Brick After Brick" at a glance

• Collaborator: Nigel Sylvester — BMX icon and Jordan Brand athlete
• Silhouette: Air Jordan 4 Retro OG
• Colourway: Sail / Cinnabar / Anthracite / Muslin
• Style code: IQ8055-100
• Released: 22 May 2026, via Nike SNKRS, Nigel Sylvester's site and select retailers (unisex sizing)
• Retail price: US$230
• PUSHAS market price: from around A$465 (at the time of writing), set by sellers and moving with demand
• Signature details: "Bike Air" heel logo, Jordan Biking Co. tongue tag, aged netting and sole, cinderblock-style box

Who is Nigel Sylvester — and what is "Bike Air"?

Nigel Sylvester is the BMX rider who turned street cycling into a global storytelling brand, and over the last few years he has become one of Jordan Brand's most closely watched collaborators. His project line carries its own identity: "Bike Air," a play on the classic Nike branding that flips the Swoosh into a logo all his own. Where most athlete collaborations lean on a sport's on-court heritage, Sylvester's lean on the texture of the city — concrete, scuffs, sweat and the "I will not lose" attitude he has spoken about publicly. That narrative is what makes the "Bike Air" releases feel less like colourways and more like instalments in a single, ongoing story.

The cultural weight is real. Sylvester's 2025 "Brick by Brick" Air Jordan 4 — which retailed for US$225 — was widely named the sneaker of the year in 2025, including by Complex, and his 2025 "Better With Time" Air Jordan 1 Low cemented him as a collaborator who could carry a full concept across silhouettes. "Brick After Brick" arrives with that momentum behind it.

From "Brick by Brick" to "Brick After Brick": the lineage

The first "Brick by Brick" Air Jordan 4 took its name and its look from the literal building blocks of Sylvester's come-up, drenching the silhouette in a brick-red upper. "Brick After Brick" continues the metaphor but changes the construction: the building-block theme shifts from red bricks to cinderblocks, swapping the full-red upper for a coat of premium Sail leather with anthracite, muslin and deep Cinnabar red accents. It's a quieter, more grown-up read on the same idea — the next layer laid on top of the first.

Crucially, the colour-blocking is a deliberate nod to sneaker history. Rather than coating the whole shoe in red, "Brick After Brick" uses red as an accent in a layout reminiscent of the original "Fire Red" Air Jordan 4 that debuted in 1989 — one of the most recognisable Jordan 4 looks ever made. For collectors, that reference is the hook: a modern collaborator's signature placed on top of a 1989 blueprint.

The design details that matter

This time Sylvester worked in a more traditional smooth leather across the upper, a step up in material from the original. The heel tab switches to a yellowed suede with the "Bike Air" logo embroidered on the back, and there's aged detailing across the netting and the sole that gives the pair a worn-in, lived-with feel straight out of the box. The mini-Swoosh returns at the toe, the Jordan Biking Co. tongue tag carries the story, and the whole thing ships in a cinderblock-themed box secured with red velcro straps — packaging built as part of the concept, not an afterthought.

How much is the Nigel Sylvester Air Jordan 4 "Brick After Brick" worth?

Retail was US$230 for a unisex run released through Nike SNKRS and a short list of select retailers — the kind of limited, raffle-heavy drop that sells out on release day. On PUSHAS, seller-set listings start from around A$465 (at the time of writing) and climb for the most-wanted sizes. That pricing is market-driven: it reflects live demand for a sold-out release and the access PUSHAS gives you to pairs you can no longer find at retail.

Where to buy the Nigel Sylvester Air Jordan 4 in Australia & worldwide

You can shop the Nigel Sylvester Air Jordan 4 "Brick After Brick" now at PUSHAS, browse more pairs in the Air Jordan 4 collection, or see what else is moving in this week's Trending edit. Every pair is authenticated by hand so you can shop with confidence, with global shipping from Sydney and Los Angeles — look for the FASTEST tag for the quickest dispatch.

Frequently asked questions

When did the Nigel Sylvester Air Jordan 4 "Brick After Brick" release?

It released on 22 May 2026 through Nike SNKRS, Nigel Sylvester's own website and select retailers worldwide, in unisex sizing.

How much did the "Brick After Brick" Air Jordan 4 retail for?

Retail was US$230. On PUSHAS, market prices are set by sellers and start from around A$465 at the time of writing, moving with demand.

What's the difference between "Brick by Brick" and "Brick After Brick"?

The original "Brick by Brick" used a full brick-red upper. "Brick After Brick" shifts to a Sail leather base with Cinnabar red, anthracite and muslin accents in a layout that nods to the 1989 "Fire Red" Air Jordan 4, plus a smooth leather upgrade and a yellowed suede "Bike Air" heel tab.

Why does it cost more than retail?

It was a limited Nike SNKRS release that sold out quickly. Secondary-market prices on PUSHAS are set by sellers and reflect live demand — you're paying for access to a sold-out, authenticated pair.

Are PUSHAS pairs authentic?

Yes. Every pair is authenticated by hand by the PUSHAS team before it ships, so you can shop with confidence.

How do I buy the Air Jordan 4 "Brick After Brick" in Australia and globally?

Shop it directly at PUSHAS. We ship globally from Sydney and Los Angeles, and FASTEST-tagged pairs are ready for express dispatch.