The Air Jordan 13 is returning to Shoe Palace March 1, in GS sizes exclusively. The Air Jordan 13 'Court of Legends' will be available in Shoe Palace stores and on shoepalace.com.
Pine Green
This GS sizing exclusive of the 13 has Sail on the toe-box, tongue and dimpled upper. Pine Green is on the midsole and heel, and black on the interior and outsole. This colorway will remind fans of some of the Celtic inspired silhouettes of the past, and PEs for Ray Allen. This colorway should appease Boston Celtics fans.
The Design Of The 13
The sole of the Air Jordan 13 has a strong resemblance to a panther’s paw. Near the heel of the 13 is a circle hologram. Five models of the 13 were originally released between 1997 and 1998. Two low models were additionally released. The Air Jordan 13 would first be made available as a retro in 2004-2005.
Last Dance
The Air Jordan 13 is the last shoe MJ wore for a complete season with the Chicago Bulls. He would wear the 14 briefly in the NBA Finals and would later return to play for the Washington Wizards, but the 13 was the last shoe he would lace up for a season with the Bulls. In many ways, the 13 represents the end of an era.
The Impact
The 13’s cultural relevance was cemented by its appearance in Spike Lee’s He Got Game. The iconic film starred Denzel Washington and Ray Allen. Washington’s character has a memorable scene where he purchases the sneaker and then wears it for most of the film. Many consider the Air Jordan 1-13 to be the ones that are most vital to the line, largely because of MJ’s career protectory. The 13 holds a special place in the franchise’s singular legacy.
Shoe Palace
The Air Jordan 13 will be available in Shoe Palace stores and on shoepalace.com this March 1.
- Adam C. Better
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