This is the first time its back in true OG. He wanted simplicity and performance-the result was a streamlined, stylish sneaker that was also the lightest Air Jordan Nike had ever produced. The Air Jordan Retro 13 brings back the memorable Flint color way, one of the original 4 first released in 1998. He said that the shoe shouldn’t have anything on it that wasn’t necessary. Jordan Air Jordan 13 Retro 'Red Flint' 235 & up US Mens sizes displayed Size Guide One Size - Mens Authenticity Guaranteed Authenticity is the foundation of our business, and every item we sell is inspected by our expert team. The first Nike shoe ever designed on a computer, it includes a number of high-tech features such as a carbon fiber footplate, a holographic logo, and reflective mesh side panels.Įarly sketches called for a strap so that Michael could easily adjust the tightness of the shoe on the fly during a game, but after trying on different prototypes, Jordan nixed the idea. It represented not only a big step forward for the brand aesthetically, but technologically as well. The Black Cat or panther concept was worked into nearly every aspect of the final product by the time of release. The grey suede extends down into the Zoom Air-equipped midsole with white outriggers and a black and white herringbone outsole finishing off the sneaker. When he showed the design to Jordan, the story goes, Hatfield referred to his concept as the “Black Cat” and Jordan was floored – Black Cat was his nickname among his closest friends. Jordan’s grace, power, the audacity of his offense, the way he conserved his energy only to spring at the perfect moment: he looked like a panther. He found that one day while he watched Michael play-suddenly, it all clicked. Including its late-90s debut, this is the fourth time this colorway has been executed on the AJ13. In the meantime, enjoy an extremely early mock-up of the retro here, courtesy of Instagram user related sneaker news, check out the Air Jordan 1 “Lost and Found” expected to release on November 19th.After designing ten other iterations of the Air Jordan-one each year starting with the 3-Hatfield needed fresh inspiration for the new model. Released in May 2020, the Air Jordan 13 Retro 'Flint' 2020 brings back an OG colorway in Flint Grey and French Blue. No firm Nike SNKRS launch details have been disclosed by the brand, but that’s likely to change soon.
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The remainder of the sneaker is expected to keep to its standard “White” and “Flint Grey” arrangement, making for a modern update to a classic ensemble. Jordan 13 Retro Flint 2005, Jordan 13 Retro Gym Red, Jordan 13, Jordan 13/14, Jordan 13 Retro Obsidian, Jordan 13 Retro Court Purple Shop the Latest Sneakers. Based on the fan-favorite “Flint Grey” look that debuted in ‘98 (and seen again in 2005, 20), the rumored colorway replaces “Navy” dimpled mesh across the profiles with a pitch “Black” counterpart. It looks glossy, while the authentic one.
Several reliable sources within the sneaker leaker space have shared that a “Black Flint” style of the Jordan 13 will release as part of Jordan Brand’s retro run for Summer 2023. In the fake Jordan 13 Flint, the color of the navy carbon fiber shank plate is wrong, and the material is poor quality.
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The Air Jordan 13 Flint releases in a full family run this Saturday May 30th for 190. From its reflective 3M upper to its branded hologram on the side ankle, the Air Jordan 13 Flint stays true to the OG as much as possible. Global logistical issues likely played a role in the Air Jordan’s lackluster celebration, but Team Jumpman seems poised to continue the festivities well into next year as word of upcoming colorways have surfaced over the last few weeks. This year’s retro of the Air Jordan 13 Flint maintains all of its key elements since originally debuting in 1998. While currently overshadowed in popularity by older models in Michael Jordan’s signature sneaker series, the Air Jordan 13 continues playing an important part in the legend’s legacy.Īlthough the sneaker, designed by Tinker Hatfield in 1997, hasn’t had a quiet 2022, it’s had a rather uninteresting year considering it turned 25.
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