Leak Alert! The Air Jordan 4 ‘Imperial Purple’ Brings Big Lakers Energy

The is cooking up one of its biggest years in recent memory – and it's not done yet. Soaring in behind the heavy-hitting the re-up, and the much anticipated it looks like the Air Jordan 4 will keep the train rolling with the ‘Imperial Purple’ colourway – a model reportedly inspired by the LA Lakers.

Dressed in regal shades of purple, black, and white, the 'Imperial Purple' feels like another unofficial nod to and the Lakers – a fitting tribute given how purple and gold continue to dominate sneaker culture.

Unsurprisingly, even years after his passing, Kobe Bryant’s legacy still echoes across the footwear world. The Lakers legend helped popularise these tones on and off the court, and Nike have continued to tap into his influence through ‘Year of the Mamba’ Lunar New Year collections. Whether it's performance models or lifestyle retros, anything wrapped in Lakers energy is destined to fly off shelves and onto feet.

Of course, the Air Jordan 4’s sustained popularity is no surprise. 1989 classic remains one of the most versatile silhouettes in the entire Jumpman catalogue – whether it’s remixing OG palettes or experimenting with bold new spins like the ‘Imperial Purple’. If early leaks are any indication, this one’s set to generate serious buzz as we edge closer to 2026 (yes, we’re somehow already halfway through 2025 – anyone else feeling personally attacked by their abandoned New Year’s resolutions?).

As always, keep it locked to Sneaker Freaker for updates.