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Read MoreSneaker Release- Air Jordan Retro 13 “Cap and Gown” Basketball Shoe
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This article was originally featured on Hibbett University. Not all products are currently available on Hibbett.com. Last updated: June 3, 2020.
Just in time for graduation come the men’s and kids’ AJ Retro 13s in the “Cap and Gown” colorway. This April, let Hibbett Sports hook you up with the Black on Black colorway for a new, premium spin on a timeless design.
When legendary Nike shoe designer Tinker Hatfield developed the Air Jordan 13, he shared drawings and mockups of what he envisioned for the collaboration with basketball legend Michael Jordan. Describing Jordan’s on-court moves as those of a “big, powerful predatory cat,” Hatfield’s designs were suggestive of a black panther or leopard. Turns out, Jordan’s closest childhood friends often referred to him as “the black cat” for his quick reflexes. The design was perfect.
The original AJ 13s dropped in 1997, featuring an outsole reminiscent of a large paw, while the holograms on the heel and near the ankle represent glowing eyes. That year, while wearing a pair of 13s, Jordan himself won his sixth NBA title and capped off a second three-peat. The first retro run of Air Jordan 13s began in 2004, with several other retro releases in subsequent years.
The latest retro version of the men’s and kids’ shoe offers a fresh and bold Black on Black colorway. The monochromatic color combo features the classic AJ Retro 13 silhouette.
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