The “Black Cat” nickname comes from Michael Jordan, referencing his agile, stealthy style of play.
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It’s a full black / triple-black version of the AJ3.
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Materials: black nubuck upper, elephant print overlays, and patent leather on the mudguard.
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Style Code: CT8532-001 (for the 2025 retro)
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Colorway: Black / Dark Charcoal / Black
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There is a visible Nike Air (or Air-Sole) unit in the heel.
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History & Key Releases
Original Release: June 16, 2007. The first “Black Cat” 3 came out then.
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2025 Retro: The “Black Cat” AJ3 returned on January 11, 2025.
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