Show words by Steve Jaconetta One of the last models worn on-court by Michael Jordan during his final season with the Chicago Bulls, today we take a look at the lineage of the Air Jordan 13. Originally released in 1997, the Air Jordan 13 dropped in seven colorways, five highs and two lows. They were also featured in Spike Lee's He Got Game on the feet of Denzel Washington's character, which inspired the 2013 "Black Toe" retro's nickname. As Jordan led the Bulls to a 70-12 record during his final season in Chicago, he would bow out a champion, winning his sixth NBA title and capping off a second 3-peat. The first retro run began in late 2004 and ran until summer 2005. High and low-tops for men and women were released, totaling 12 different pairs, including the limited "Altitude Green" colorway. Next up was the 13's inclusion in the 2008 Collezione "Countdown" Pack, alongside the "Shadow" Air Jordan 10 Retro. Two years later, the second retro run consisted of six colorways, including the "Bin23" Premio release, the first retro of the original "Playoffs" colorway and a commemorative PE for Ray Allen breaking the all-time three-point record. Additional runs took place in 2011 and 2014, the latter highlighted by the original "Grey Toe" sample. This year, the Air Jordan 13 is back again, ten years after their first retro. Three colorways released, including a "Quai54" edition, exclusive to Europe. In addition, Jordan Brand would release two Chris Paul "PE" editions from his time with the Hornets and a "Doernbecher" pair. Take a look at the history of the Air Jordan 13, from its first release up to the most recent retro, below. Air Jordan XIII 'Black Toe' Style Code: 136002-132 Air Jordan XIII Style Code: 136002-101 Air Jordan XIII 'Flint' Style Code: 136002-441 Air Jordan XIII 'Playoff'
Style Code: 136002-061 Air Jordan XIII Style Code: 136002-062 Air Jordan XIII Low 'Navy' Style Code: 136008-441 Air Jordan XIII Low 'Chutney' Style Code: 136008-071 Air Jordan 13 Retro 'Wheat' Style Code:
309259-171 Air Jordan 13 Retro
Style Code: 309259-061 Air Jordan 13 Retro 'Grey Toe' Style Code: 310004-161 Air Jordan 13 Retro Style Code: 310004-103 Air Jordan 13 Retro 'Altitude' Style Code: 310004-031 Air Jordan 13 Retro 'Flint' Style Code:
310004-441 Air Jordan 13 Retro Low Style Code: 310810-105 Air Jordan 13 Retro Low Style Code: 310810-103 Air Jordan 13 Retro Low Women's Style Code: 310804-102 Air Jordan 13 Retro Low Style Code: 310810-001 Air Jordan 13 Retro Low Style Code: 310810-104 Air Jordan 13 Retro Low 'Ceramic' Style Code: 310810-106 Air Jordan 13 Retro Collezione 'CDP' Style Code: 309259-104 Air Jordan 13 Retro Premio 'Bin23' Style Code: 417212-601 Air Jordan 13 Retro 'Flint' Style Code: 414571-401 Air Jordan 13 Retro 'Altitude' Style Code:
414571-002 Air Jordan 13 Retro Style Code: 414571-101 Air Jordan 13 Retro 'Playoff' Style Code: 414571-001 Air Jordan 13 Retro 'Ray Allen' Style Code: 414571-125 Air Jordan 13 Retro Style Code:
414571-010 Air Jordan 13 Retro 'Squadron Blue' Style Code: 414571-405 Air Jordan 13 Retro 'He Got Game' Style Code: 309259-104 Air Jordan 13 Retro Premium '3M' Style Code: 696298-023 Air Jordan 13 Retro 'Barons' Style Code: 414571-115 Air Jordan 13 Retro 'Grey Toe'
Style Code: 414571-126 Air Jordan 13 Retro Style Code:
414571-003 Air Jordan 13 Retro Low 'Hornets' Style Code: 310810-107 Air Jordan 13 Retro Low Q54 'Quai54' Style Code: 810551-050 Air Jordan 13 Retro Low Style Code: 310810-027 Air Jordan 13 Retro CP PE 'Hornets Away' Style Code:
823902-015 Air Jordan 13 Retro CP PE 'Hornets Home' Style
Code: 807504-107 Air Jordan 13 Retro DB 'Doernbecher'
Style Code: 836405-305 How many colorways does Jordan 13 have?The Jordan 13 originally released in seven colorways between 1997 and 1998. Similar to other Jordan models, the 13 came in both high-top and low-top silhouettes, each with their own specific colorways.
What are the OG colorway Jordans?The OG colorways of the Air Jordan 4 include Fire Red, Black Cement (or Bred), White Cement and Military Blue.
What was the original Jordan 13?The Air Jordan 13 (XIII) Original (OG) – White / True Red – Black were released on November 1, 1997. They feature a white and black leather upper, with red accents, which can be seen on the Jumpman logo on the tongue, and on the outsole.
How many OG Jordans are there?To date, there have 26 different signature pairs of Air Jordan shoes to hit the market, with each one drawing more hype than the next.
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