Only time will tell if Nigel Sylvester’s upcoming Air Jordan 4 sequel can recapture the acclaim of 2025’s Brick by Brick collaboration, but one thing is certain: fans won’t have to wait much longer for a chance to pick the pair up.

After weeks of teasers, activations and even an art installation in the middle of New York City, official Nike e-commerce images have surfaced of the Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4 OG Brick After Brick sneaker. An early contender for one of 2026’s most anticipated sneakers, the upcoming release plays into the bricklaying theme established on Sylvester’s first Air Jordan 4 and adds a hint of Jordan Brand legacy through its familiar color scheme.

With a color combination that references the Air Jordan 4’s original Fire Red colorway worn by Michael Jordan himself, Sylvester’s special-edition variation adds a pre-aged aesthetic, subtle brick-inspired texture and Bike Air-branded details throughout.

In the lead up to the release, Sylvester and his team have gone all-out with the rollout. Highlights have included a “The Weight of Progress” art installation on Mulberry Street, a Brick After Brick mobile game in which fans can win a free pair of the collaboration and a photoshoot with rapper Jeezy.  

The upcoming Brick After Brick is a natural follow-up to the aforementioned Brick by Brick collaboration. With its brick-colored design, the latter was widely considered to be one of the top sneaker releases of ’25. But Sylvester’s Air Jordan 4 journey goes back even farther, as the BMX pro also helped introduce the Air Jordan 4 RM takedown model in 2024.

The Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4 OG Brick After Brick is expected to be released on May 22 from Nike’s Snkrs app and select Jordan Brand retailers. Retail pricing is set at $225 for the Sail/Cinnabar/Anthracite/Muslin sneaker, which has a style code of IQ8055-100.