Now that we’ve seen Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance, we can officially turn our attention to NBA All-Star Weekend 2026. I’m looking forward to the game and the contests—but I’m even more excited about the sneakers.
Over the years, I’ve covered countless Jordan Brand releases, and All-Star Weekend consistently delivers the most telling snapshot of where sneaker culture is headed.
February is already shaping up to be one of the strongest months in Jordan Brand history, with releases like the Jordan 6 “Infrared Salesman,” the Air Jordan 4 “Lakeshow,” and the Levi’s x Air Jordan 3 three-pack all slated to drop.
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The Takeover: From Early Access to Instant Sell-Outs
Foot Locker’s Takeover event is adding even more fuel to the footwear fire, giving fans in downtown Los Angeles early access to upcoming releases—including the Air Jordan 5 “Wolf Grey”—during the NBA’s marquee weekend.
As hyped as those releases are, two Air Jordans from the 2025 holiday run are expected to reissue—and they make everything else feel like an afterthought: the Air Jordan 11 “Gamma Blue” and the Air Jordan 4 “Black Cat.”
The Secret Weapon: Gamma and Black Cat Restocks
2025 was a massive year for sneaker culture, highlighted by blockbuster releases like the Jordan 5 OG “Black Metallic” and the Air Jordan 4 “Brick by Brick.” Early in the year, those drops sparked a revival we hadn’t seen since before the pandemic.
The return of overnight campouts, excessive lines, and—at times—fights served as reminders of an era when people didn’t rely solely on online checkouts to cop heat.
The first 10 months of 2025 delivered no shortage of must-cop Air Jordans, but the final two months belonged to the “Gamma Blue” 11s and the “Black Cat” 4s. Both have been restocked, and each time they sell out instantly—demand higher than giraffe teeth.
An NBA All-Star Weekend release is a statement from two of Jordan Brand’s most iconic silhouettes: no matter who else is in the room, they’re still kings of the castle.
Foot Locker All-Star Takeover at L.A. Live: Restock Info
Air Jordan 11 'Gamma Blue'
- Colorway: Black/Gamma Blue-Black-Varsity Maize
- Style Code: CT8012-047
- Retail Price: $235
- Restock Date: February 12, 2026
- Release Time: 10:00 a.m. PST
- Where to Buy: Foot Locker All-Star Takeover (L.A. LIVE)
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Air Jordan 4 'Black Cat'
- Colorway: Black/Black-Light Graphite
- Style Code: FV5029-010
- Retail Price: $225
- Restock Date: February 12, 2026
- Release Time: 10:00 a.m. PST
- Where to Buy: Foot Locker All-Star Takeover (L.A. LIVE)
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Sneaker News reports that both the Air Jordan 11 ‘Gamma Blue’ and the Air Jordan 4 ‘Black Cat’ will restock on February 12 at L.A. Live, beginning at 10 a.m. PST.
What You Should Know Before You Go
An early release of the Air Jordan 5 ‘Wolf Grey’ is also scheduled for that Thursday, alongside several other highly anticipated drops. Foot Locker’s Takeover event will run from February 12 through Valentine’s Day, featuring more than 20 sneakers available over the three-day stretch.
All-Star Weekend always brings heat—but this time, the classics are stealing the show.