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How much is too much to pay for a pair of sneakers? You’ll have to ask yourself that question if you’re looking to purchase the Air Jordan 4 Retro KAWS. Of course, everyone’s bank account is set up differently—but what’s your number? If you’re here to find out when they released, how much they’ll cost now, and where to buy them, you’re in the right place. The KAWS 4 isn’t just another collab—it’s one of those pairs that blurred the line between fashion, art, and sneaker culture. From the suede build to the glow-in-the-dark sole, everything about this shoe feels intentional. It’s exclusive, expensive, and still turning heads years after its original drop. KAWS x Air Jordan 4 Retro ‘Black’ – Details Release Date: November 27, 2017 (Cyber Monday) Brand: Jordan Brand x KAWS Model: Air Jordan 4 Retro Colorway: Black/Black-Clear Glow Style Code: 930155-001 Retail Price: $350 Where to Buy: GOAT, StockX Let’s talk numbers because these aren’t getting cheaper. The Black KAWS 4 has held its value better than most collaborations from that era, and in some cases, prices have actually climbed as the shoes have aged into legitimate grail status. On StockX, current asking prices range from around $2,000 for more common sizes up to $3,500+ for sizes in higher demand. The platform shows steady sales activity, meaning people are still actively buying and selling these pairs nearly eight years later. GOAT tells a similar story, with prices in the $2,000 to $3,500+ range depending on your size. Smaller sizes tend to command higher premiums—always the case with limited releases—but even the most common sizes are holding strong well above $1,800. Brooklyn-based artist Brian Donnelly, better known as KAWS, partnered with Jordan Brand to create something that lived between sneaker and sculpture. This Black colorway dropped on Cyber Monday, several months after the original Cool Grey version. The entire upper and midsole are wrapped in premium all-black suede with KAWS stitching throughout. A subtle tonal print depicting the cartoon hands of KAWS’ famous Companion figure is etched across the upper, and those same hands appear underneath the translucent glow-in-the-dark outsole. The artist’s signature “XX,” juxtaposed above Nike’s “AIR” trademark, is inscribed on the heels. What’s wild is that back in 2017, just months after release, these were already going for $1,800 to $2,000 on the secondary market. Some people thought that was the peak. They were wrong. The Black KAWS 4 has proven to be one of those rare sneakers that doesn’t depreciate—it appreciates. At the start of this article, I was on the fence about the KAWS 4s. I respect the art they represent, but I’ve decided they’re not for me. What about you—are these something you’d add to your rotation, or do they fall in the “appreciate from afar” category? Either way, there’s no denying they’re one of the most memorable Jordan collabs ever made. Let me know in the comments.
