Last week, the first images of Nike's latest Jordan 4—The Kaws Air Jordan 4—hit the Internet. Made in collaboration with one of the world's most well-known street artist turned actual artist, it's safe to say that even at a time when a lot of hyped-up sneaker releases are hitting the market, these are a big deal and easily one of the top Jordan releases of 2017 (yes, already). Even with their high price tag (a steal for a piece of Kaws anything, really, compared to the sky-high prices his art commands), make no doubt that these gray suede spins on the classic silhouette from 1989 are worth the money.

The pinnacle of the Kaws Hype™ era came nearly a decade ago, when the artist (real name Brian Donnelly) was designing Kanye West album covers, Hennessy bottles, Supreme skate decks, and his own streetwear collection called OriginalFake. It was also a period in the sneaker world that could be labeled "the golden age of collaborations." The mid-to-late aughts were a time when collaborations with artists weren't just more frequent than they are now, but were also bolder, more colorful, more unique, and more coveted.

When you look at the Kaws Air Jordan 4s up close, you can see how they successfully channel the vibe of that bygone era. Even if they don't have some wacky color scheme one might expect to see from the artist, they do feature the Mickey Mouse-like hands of his "Companion" creation, stitched into the nubby upper and visible through the translucent outsole (that also glows in the dark). There's also a signature "XX" logo on the heel and a Kaws logo on the inside tongue, where a traditional upside down Jordan logo would sit.

The sneakers are packed inside a special-edition box that is printed with a brand new "XX Air" logo from Jordan. It's impressive how many cool details are packed into what amounts to a monochromatic old school basketball shoe—one that's sure to be a collector's item for years to come. Considering pairs are on eBay right now for $1,500, that at $350 retail price actually kind of seems like a deal.

$350, available in late March at nike.com

Update (3/29): The sneakers will be available at the following locations.

KawsOne

Nike (In-store only)

SNS (Instagram Raffle)

END. Clothing (Online Raffle)

BSTN (Online Raffle)

Overkill (In Store Only)

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