The Air Jordan 4 "Black Cat" Leaps Into This Week's Best Footwear Drops

It's the last week of November and we all know what that means: Black Friday is here. The year's annual shopping holiday is known for not only featuring wallet-grabbing deals, but special launches too. This week, New Balance, Crocs, Nike, PUMA, and Jordan Brand have all prepared key sneaker releases to close out the month. Before we dive into all 10 drops, let's look back at which sneaker headlines stood out in the past week.

Devin Booker and Nike Basketball introduced the second chapter of their partnership by announcing the Nike Book 2. This wasn't the only major reveal from the Swoosh, its expansive Stranger Things collection was fully presented as well. Adding to the excitement, rumor has it that the Nike PG1 will be returning next year. Rounding things out for Nike, a new build for the ACG Izy was showcased in "Medium Olive."

Elsewhere in the sneaker space, we previewed an 18K gold Louis Vuitton x Timberland boot designed by Pharrell that is limited to just 50 pairs. Meanwhile, New Balance offered an early look at the ABZORB 2000 "Iridescent" and Rich Paul's ABZORB 2010 in "Plum Brown." PUMA had a standout week too, with A$AP Rocky refreshing the Speedcat sneaker and ROMBAUT assembling three new colorways of its Levitation shoe.

Now that you're caught up with the latest headlines from the industry, let's look at which 10 drops you should consider copping this week. Once you finish working your way through the list, be sure to head over to HBX to see which pairs you can pick up today.

New Balance 204L “Silver Metallic” Pack

Release Date: November 25
Release Price: $120 USD
Where to Buy: New Balance
Why You Should Cop: It's only been a few months since New Balance introduced the world to the 204L sneaker. The low-profile model made waves early on and has continued to shine bright with a wide variety of general releases. Adding to its arsenal this week is a "Silver Metallic" pack that pairs the eye-catching hue with notes of "Still Water" and "Flat Taupe" respectively.

Xbox x Crocs Classic Clog

Release Date: November 25
Release Price: $80 USD
Where to Buy: Crocs
Why You Should Cop: When it comes to collaborations, Crocs is on another level. The slip-on specialists continue to craft new partnerships that bring exciting energy to staples such as the Classic Clog. This week, the beloved model is dropping with an Xbox-themed colorway. The pair recreates the sleek look of a black Xbox controller, integrating button-shaped detailing across the toe. Meanwhile, co-branding graces the midfoot strap and footbed.

Nike Air Max 95 OG “Black Border”

Release Date: November 26
Release Price: $190 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: 29 years later, the Nike Air Max 95 “Black Border” is back. Not only has the Swoosh decided to recreate the "Emerald"-flavored finish, it has offered up its OG-inspired version of the model to host the black, white, and green composition. "Big Bubble" tooling complements "Hyper Jade" accents as this blast from the past continues the 30th anniversary celebration with a bang.

PUMA Hali 1 “Hibiscus”

Release Date: November 26
Release Price: $130 USD
Where to Buy: PUMA
Why You Should Cop: Tyrese Haliburton, Salehe Bembury, and PUMA Hoops are the trio we never knew we needed. The three came together to create the PUMA Hali 1, which debuted during last season's NBA Finals as Haliburton took the Pacers to being one win away from an NBA title. The sneaker is back for its second drop, this time favoring a pink "Hibiscus" colorway that we first spotted during the aforementioned playoff run.

Ducks of a Feather x Nike Air Force 1 Low “Egg or Duck” & “Duck or Egg”

Release Date: November 27
Release Price: $200 USD
Where to Buy: GOAT
Why You Should Cop: The University of Oregon continues to design one-of-a-kind sneakers with Nike. This week, its student athlete-oriented Ducks of a Feather program is back with another pair and is posing a remix of the classic question, "Which came first, the duck or the egg?" "Egg or Duck" and "Duck or Egg" takes on the Nike Air Force 1 Low see the sneaker embrace palettes of white and green, as well as yellow and orange. Both pairs are covered in playful graphics and co-branding, commemorating the special partnership.

Nike Air Max 95000 “Black/Volt”

Release Date: November 28
Release Price: $250 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS and Zellerfeld
Why You Should Cop: The 3D-printing experts over at Zellerfeld have continued to innovate within the footwear space and are back this week with another co-designed silhouette with the Swoosh, introducing the Nike Air Max 95000. With a build based on the Air Max 95, this new model fuses contemporary design cues with a retro-inspired shape. Its lead "Black/Volt" look sees the beloved neon green accent the streamlined build and its "Big Bubble"-inspired Air units.

Air Jordan 4 “Black Cat”

Release Date: November 28
Release Price: $220 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: It's only been five years since Jordan Brand re-released 2006's Air Jordan 4 "Black Cat." However, there's plenty of demand for another drop as the all-black colorway's first retro appearance led to secondhand prices exceeding $1,000 USD. This week, you'll have the chance to cop a pair for just $220 USD instead, with OG-based Nike Air branding present at the heel, replacing the Jumpman branding found on its predecessors.

LEGO x Nike Dunk Low “Tour Yellow”

Release Date: November 28
Release Price: $122 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: LEGO and Nike are back with another collaborative sneaker this week, revisiting the Dunk Low silhouette. Once again, the two have limited their footwear offerings to just kids' sizes, with a new "Tour Yellow" color scheme striking the seamless upper. This bright yellow is paired with black at the drawn-on overlays that stretch across the shoe, matching the heel's LEGO x Nike logo.

Nike SB Dunk Low “Krampus”

Release Date: November 29
Release Price: $135 USD
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: The Nike SB team also has a Dunk cooked up for this week, with the SB Dunk Low dropping in a holiday-ready "Krampus" look. This unique theme pays homage to the mythical creature with a black with cracked orange leather upper matching a complementary midsole treatment. It also features a custom graphic sockliner design and a woven tag set at the interior side of the tongue to complete the look.

Air Jordan 11 “China”

Release Date: December 1
Release Price: TBC
Where to Buy: SNKRS
Why You Should Cop: Rounding out the week is a continuation of Jordan Brand's special Air Jordan 11 collection crafted in celebration of the model's 30th anniversary. Up next is a "China"-themed pair that will be dropping exclusively in the country, offering an off-white and brown upper that hosts intricate embroidery and beadwork that pays homage to traditional Chinese arts.

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