The grade school-sized (GS) Air Jordan 4 Retro Red Thunder GS uses a Black/Crimson/White colorway that features a white Jumpman on the black heel, tongue, insole, and outsole. The upper of black nubuck is accented with red mesh on the toe box, quarter, and inner tongue. Other features of the Air Jordan 4 Retro Red Thunder GS include red waffle eyestays and a black plastic heel tab. The red midsole features a visible Air compartment. On the black rubber outsole, the iconic star pattern arches over an area of red rubber chevrons.

The grade school-sized Air Jordan 4 Retro Red Thunder GS was released on January 15, 2022, at a retail price of $140.