The Air Jordan 4 “Black Cat” holds a rare position in sneaker culture. Jordan Brand introduced the colorway in 2006, naming it after Michael Jordan’s “Black Cat” persona, a nickname that pointed to his sharp, instinctive playing style. The shoe carried no literal references to a feline theme, yet the fully black build linked the nickname and the model in a way that stayed with fans. When Jordan Brand brought the pair back in 2020, interest surged and the shoe quickly became one of the most in-demand retro releases of the past decade.
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Jordan Brand has now brought the “Black Cat” back again, marking the first return since that 2020 drop. The new edition gives buyers another shot at a colorway that pushed secondary prices into four figures once retail pairs disappeared. Design-wise, the shoe stays very close to the last release, with the same all-black treatment across the upper, netting, and midsole. The main change arrives at the back of the shoe, where Nike Air branding replaces the Jumpman logo.
Collector accounts gave the first clear look at the shoe ahead of launch, sharing early pairs that confirmed Jordan Brand’s approach. The shape and panel layout remain familiar to anyone who handled the 2020 version. Materials follow the same formula, with the monochrome build doing most of the work visually while the Nike Air hit on the heel and outsole sets this edition apart. The update adds a small but important detail for long-time fans who track these marks across retro models.
With the latest Black Cat now in circulation, attention turns to how pairs move between collectors, resellers, and everyday buyers who plan to wear them regularly. The formula remains simple: an all-black Air Jordan 4, updated with Nike Air branding and delivered in full family sizing. For many, that combination is enough. The shoe carries a history that stretches back nearly two decades, and this release keeps that history in play while adding a small detail that gives the 2025 edition its own place in the line.
Nike released the latest “Black Cat” through Nike SNKRS and select retailers worldwide. Adult pairs retail at $225 USD, with a full family size run that includes grade school, preschool, and toddler sizing at $165, $105, and $90 USD. Major chains in the United States such as Foot Locker, DICK’S Sporting Goods, Finish Line, and Champs stocked the shoe, alongside boutiques including Extra Butter, CNCPTS, Sneaker Politics, and others.
Name: Air Jordan 4 “Black Cat”
Colorway: Black/Black/Light/Graphite
SKU: FV5029-010
MSRP: $225 USD
Where to Buy: Nike
