Model:Air Jordan 13
Color:White/Black-True Red
Product Code:318539-991
Price:$80
Availability:General
Info:Jordan Release Dates
Tinker Hatfield did not have a meeting before they drew up designs. Tinker had an idea. If you’ve ever watched Michael play then you would see the resemblance between him and a panther. Michael Jordan would watch his players, and all of a sudden he would make the move, and before you knew what happened Michael had the ball.
Tinker later met with Michael and told him that he looked like a black cat, or panther. Funny thing was, between Michael and his friends, his nickname is “black cat”, for all the reasons Tinker said: he would read his player, and strike like a panther.
The sole of the Air Jordan 13 is one of the most unique soles ever released in the Jordan line. If you get a chance to look at the sole of them you will see a huge resemblance with a panthers paw.
By the heel of the Air Jordan 13 was a circle hologram. If you look close you will see the number 23, a basketball, and the Jumpman logo. A downfall of the hologram is they can get fogged up over time. Also over time the soles that are white will bleed (happens just about every time on the Original Air Jordan XIII).
In 1997-1998 five models of the Air Jordan XIII was released (retail for $150.00), and two low models (retail for $130.00). Jordan Brand re-released the Air Jordan XIII in 2004-2005. Six color ways were released and were going for $150.00. Also six color ways of the Air Jordan 13 lows were re-released in 2005 which went for $130.00. Two different color ways of cleats also released
The Air Jordan 13 was released in new jordan 2013 which was the last season that Jordan played for the Bulls.
While wearing the Air Jordan 13′s Jordan broke Karemm Abdul-Jabbar’s NBA record by scoring double-digits for the 788th consecutive game. Jordan also led the bulls to the franchise’s sixth NBA Championship Title. Jordan took home his sixth ring along with his sixth Final MVP honor.
Panther Paws
Tinker Hatfield was the mastermind behind the genius design of the Air Jordan 13. The Air Jordan 13 is regarded as the best designed Jordan shoe by a large percentage of Jordan sneaker fans. The Air Jordan 13 was the first and only Jordan shoes to feature a hologram. The outsole received inspiration from the paws of a Panther. Jordan’s nickname on the court from fellow NBA players was “Black Cat” for his fast reflexes and speed down the court.
The Air Jordan 13 was the first Jordan shoe to be made in China rather than Taiwan and was copied to no end. There was a large number of fake Jordan 13′s that hit the streets in every ugly color combination imaginable.
The Retro Jordan 13′s were welcomed and sold quite well. Jordan released only 2 colorways before Christmas including the ever so famous Black/Red Jordan 13 December 22nd. In 2005, Jordan released 10 more colorways which many saw as ridiculous. Low cuts were never a fan of Jordan collectors, and Jordan released 6 colorways in the low cut.