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The Air Jordan 13 is Michael Jordan’s thirteenth signature basketball shoe. The shoe originally released in 1997 as Michael Jordan and the Bulls conquered the NBA again with their 2nd three-peat.

Tinker Hatfield was inspired by Jordan’s “Black Cat” nickname to design the Jordan 13. The outsole is meant to resemble a panther’s paw and the holographic jewel on the heel, a panther’s eye.

The AJ 13 is another standout on-court performer. The Air Jordan 12 and 13 are forces to be reckoned with on-court and still perform just as well as some of today’s sneakers. They feature excellent herringbone traction, a carbon fiber torsional shank for support, and heel and forefoot Zoom units for cushion. 

The Jordan 13 got another boost in notoriety after their appearance in the 1998 classic Spike Lee hoop film, He Got Game. 

AVERAGE RETAIL PRICE: $190

Jordan 13 Reviews

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Air Jordan 13 Playoffs 2023

Air Jordan 13 Playoffs 2023 Review

The Air Jordan 13 Playoffs 2023 is a slightly remastered version of this original colorway. Though there’s lots of work needed to make it like the OG. Colorway: Black/True Red-White Release Date: February 13, 2023 Price: $210 In 1998, Michael Jordan was about to retire from the NBA, and everybody knew about it. If you still need to watch the
January 18, 2023
Air Jordan 13 SoleFly

Air Jordan 13 SoleFly Review

The Air Jordan 13 SoleFly is another collab to close out the year. It changes a familiar model in ways that give it its own identity. Colorway: White/University Blue-Neutral Grey Release Date: December 2, 2022 Price: $20 The Air Jordan 13 SoleFly isn’t reselling at high prices, which is good news for fans of either the brand or people who
December 30, 2022
Air Jordan 13 University Blue

Air Jordan 13 University Blue Review

The Air Jordan 13 University Blue gives a nod to Michael Jordan’s college days. It looks oddly familiar for those who have paid attention to Jordans for a while. Colorway: Black/University Blue/White Release Date: December 23, 2022 Price: $200 The Air Jordan 13 is one of the best retro Air Jordans to play basketball in. We’ve gotten quite a few
December 29, 2022
Air Jordan 13 French Blue

Air Jordan 13 French Blue Review

The Air Jordan 13 French Blue is a brand-new colorway reminiscent of other previous, familiar colorways from different silhouettes. Colorway: White/Fire Red-French Blue-Light Steel Grey Release Date: August 19, 2022 Price: $200 It’s difficult to go wrong with a pair of Air Jordan 13s. Almost every colorway is a hit, including this one. The Air Jordan 13 French Blue is
August 18, 2022
Air Jordan 13 White/Wheat

Air Jordan 13 White/Wheat Review

The Air Jordan 13 White/Wheat is not a new release. It’s probably older than a lot of you viewing this. If so, this will serve as a great history lesson. You will see that Chris has always been ranting about the material quality of recent sneaker releases from Jordan Brand. We can only wish that they will return to the
April 19, 2022
Air Jordan 13 Mid Brave Blue

Air Jordan 13 Mid Brave Blue Review

The Air Jordan 13 Mid Brave Blue was initially released in a low cut, but we now get it in a more traditional Air Jordan 13 look. It’s pretty weird to see the Brave Blue Mid as an official release because the first time we saw these were as knock-offs back in the day. It wouldn’t be an issue if
April 11, 2022
Air Jordan 13 Del Sol

Air Jordan 13 Del Sol Review

The Air Jordan 13 Del Sol is a brand new colorway for an iconic sneaker. The Air Jordan 13 is one of those sneakers that people love to both hoop in and rock casually. And we don’t blame them. They’re a beautiful-looking silhouette that will surely catch some eyes. The color blocking here follows that of the Air Jordan 13
March 15, 2022
Air Jordan 13 Court Purple

Air Jordan 13 Court Purple Review

The Air Jordan 13 Court Purple looks like a PE, but isn’t. Jordan Brand has been releasing PE-like colorways recently and these fall into that category. We think it’s awesome that the brand is giving us these kinds of shoes. It does make us feel just a bit more connected to an era, player, or team that we love. There
January 3, 2022
Air Jordan 13 Low Singles Day

Air Jordan 13 Low Singles Day Review

The Air Jordan 13 Low Singles Day is set to release on Singles Day, November 11th. Singles Day comes from an unofficial Chinese holiday that calls out to bachelors and bachelorettes alike. We’re still not exactly sure if that’s the story that Jordan Brand will go with, but all we know is that this is an interesting pair. If you
November 5, 2021
Air Jordan 13 obsidian

Air Jordan 13 Obsidian Review

The Air Jordan 13 Obsidian looks familiar, largely because of its older brother with the same colorway, but it’s something new for the year 2021. It’s nice to see the brand (occasionally) listen to us when we demand OG color blocking for non-OG colorways. It would be nice if they did it more often, but I guess we’ll take what
September 20, 2021
Air Jordan 13 Red Flint

Air Jordan 13 Red Flint Review

The Air Jordan 13 Red Flint looks familiar, but it definitely has its own vibe to it. Jordan Brand recently released more PE-like shoes and this follows that trend – from a player you wouldn’t expect. With a clean silhouette, some fire color combinations, and awesome inspirations, these joints would surely get your attention and maybe even your money.
May 3, 2021
Air Jordan 13 Starfish

Air Jordan 13 Starfish

The Air Jordan 13 Starfish uses Chicago-style color blocking to create a Shattered Backboard Jordan 13 that could also be a Phoenix Suns-era QRich PE or a Little Nemo collaboration. Obviously, Michael Jordan never wore this colorway, but if you’re a big fan of orange, these may be for you. Click play above to get Chris’ comprehensive opinions and a
January 13, 2021
Air Jordan 13 Hyper Royal

Air Jordan 13 Hyper Royal

The Air Jordan 13 Hyper Royal is very similar to Quentin Richardson’s Jordan 13 player exclusive when he played for the Orlando Magic. Quentin Richardson was one of the first Jordan Brand team members (along with Darius Miles) and always had awesome PEs. This colorway also uses the same color blocking as the Jordan 13 Alternate Black/Red.
December 14, 2020
Air Jordan 13 Lucky Green

Air Jordan 13 Lucky Green

Jordan Brand brings us the Air Jordan 13 Lucky Green that is color-blocked similarly to the original Chicago Jordan 13 but in a Boston Celtics-esque colorway. Chris reviews how close this colorway is to Ray Allen’s Air Jordan 13 PEs he rocked while playing for the Celtics. And, if you don’t already know, Chris reminds you how the Air Jordan
September 23, 2020

Air Jordan 13 Flint | Detailed Look and Review

The popular Air Jordan 13 Flint is coming back this weekend. The return of this original colorway may make 2020 not a complete waste of a year ?. Originally, the Flint colorway was a subtle tribute to Michael Jordan’s days as a Tar Heel. The Flint edition of the Air Jordan 13 sports a dark navy reflective mesh build (very
May 26, 2020

Air Jordan 13 ‘Island Green’ | Detailed Look and Review

The Air Jordan 13 takes inspiration from the Nike SB Dunk Low ‘Tiffany’ with the upcoming ‘Island Green’ edition. Take the Island Green name with a huge grain of salt as that is what the sneaker blogs have dubbed the model, but the color is very clearly a Tiffany Dunk inspired look.
October 22, 2019
Best Retro Air Jordans for Basketball

The Best Retro Air Jordans for Basketball

If you have ever wondered which Air Jordan Retro models were the best for basketball, we’ve got you covered. Watch the video to see our guide to the best Retro Air Jordans for basketball.
September 15, 2018