Jordan 4 Retro 2006 Black Cat

Tinker Hatfield changed up the game on his second of many Air Jordan designs by amping up the performance and breathability. He kept the AJ 3's mid-cut height, the visible Air unit in the heel and the "Nike Air" emblem on the back. Hatfield also retained the signature Jumpman logo on the tongue.

The Air Jordan 4 implemented a more utilitarian approach. Here's what made it stand apart:

• Cost-effective Durabuck synthetic leather upper that wipes clean with ease
• An encapsulated Air unit added to the forefoot
• The word “Flight” incorporated into the Jumpman logo—Air Jordan is meant to fly, after all
• The addition of “wings,” a multiport lacing system with extra holes for a customized fit and enhanced lateral support
• A pull tab added to the heel for an easier wearing experience
• “Over-molded” mesh paneling for increased breathability, the netting was coated with urethane, dipped in soft plastic, then air-blown to remove the plastic from the net’s gaps

Jordan 4 Retro Black Cat 2006

Much like its namesake, the Jordan Retro Black Cat presents a streamlined and sleek silhouette. Largely monochromatic shoes, the triple black Jordans have black uppers with contrasting laces and tonal overlays. A black glossy plastic Jumpman logo sits on the heel. As a stark counter, Jumpman is in white on the sole's center in an island surrounded by herringbone traction. A third Jumpman is in graphite on the tongue, where it sits above a matching Flight script. Narrow cutouts reveal the mesh webbing on the quarter panels that ensures breathability. Triangular wings offset the glossy hard-shell molds that secure the lacestays on the sides. Finishing touches include a Black Cat script on the heel tab, polyurethane black lining, a Zoom Air midsole, and a rounded toebox.

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