Hot and Ready: Jordan 4 ‘Pizza’ Comes this Week but with a Twist originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Jordan release schedule this year has been all over the place. Some pairs dropped in full family sizing, others were women’s exclusives, and some only came in men’s sizes. But this next release? It might break a few hearts—including mine.
The new Jordan 4 “Pizza” really gives off legit pizza vibes. A cheesy, crust-like upper with an outsole that looks like pizza sauce? This is the perfect back-to-school sneaker. And fittingly, it’s dropping in grade school sizes only, which makes it even more of a BTS shoe. With a colorway like this, I’d grab them with zero hesitation if they came in my size.
One thing I’m a little worried about is that these might end up sitting on shelves. They release on August 1st—right in the mix with the Steel 10s and the Undefeated 4s. A lot of people are locked in on the Undefeateds, and I don’t blame them—that sneaker is slick. But for a cheaper option, or a gift for the kids, the Pizza 4s are an easy choice.
For a closer look, Raba Kali on Instagram gave some shots of the upcoming release:
Unfortunately, I can’t get my 10.5 because of the limited sizing—but this is one of those releases that should’ve been a full family run. No doubt.
Retailers that carry these will probably see the same rollout we saw with the “Light Lemon Twist” 4s. They might sit for a bit but should eventually sell out.
With August 1st being stacked between the 10s and 4s, the Pizza 4s might not be the headliner—but they’ll definitely be part of the conversation. And honestly, they deserve some shine.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 29, 2025, where it first appeared.