A Review and Comparison of The Air Jordan 13 All-Star/Playoff (OG vs 2011 vs 2023)

[@Michigan_dad]

My dad bought me these shoes in 98. My dad died a few months ago….I’m going to try like hell to buy them again because it makes me feel close to him. RIP dad thanks for the memories.

[@melvinrussell6418]

@ Job Acevedo, My dad bought me these also in 98 for my 16th birthday and my very first Jordan. My dad passed when I was 21 and I know how you feel, I have so many memories from this shoe. I hope you can get a pair. I got mine on the Nike shocked drop and the only pair I wanted this year

[@Michigan_dad]

@@melvinrussell6418 yeah my first Jordan as well. I’m going to try I don’t care how much I’ll have to pay. I started crying talk to my kids about these shoes. Thanks for the comment. 💯

[@henryh4468]

@@Michigan_dad what size are you?

[@Michigan_dad]

@@spacemanramirez5187 yeah. I played in them wore out the inside of the shoes. My dad kept them for the longest time. I’m going to look for them today.

[@Michigan_dad]

@@henryh4468 11 or 11 1/2 depending on the shoe.

[@pisces363]

MJ is exactly two weeks older than me. Our mothers were pregnant with us at the same time. So, I feel a connection with him. These are a grail for me. I had to have them.

[@orincoon5585]

I'm a og at 52 and was fortunate enough to cop every original pair of Jordan's from the 1's to the 14's except for the 2's which I finally copped back in December. So glad to have copped these 13's. So glad Nike and Jordan brand have been doing their best to get these Jay's as true to the original og colorways as possible. Brings back alot of great memories. Awesome video and review!😁👍

[@JFC583]

Correction: MJ rocked those not only in the All-Star Game but he wore them every home game throughout the 1998 postseason and he wore the Breds on the road. The Playoff 13’s are my favorite 13’s off all time. Thankfully I doubled up 😊😊, another great video as always bro! ✊🏾👍🏾

[@Iarenzo]

Nike and JB have been getting better every year at doing these remastered retros justice. Especially last year with the fire red 3s. Looking at these and seeing the way the white cement 3s are turning out, it’s only getting better 🔥🔥🔥

[@dylanbrown270]

The main problem is that they went for performance back then and not fashion, they just happened to be fashionable too

[@juan355]

great vid brodie! can't believe they waited this long to release a playoff retro but I'm not complaining these look fantastic next to the OG, can't wait for mine to come in

[@raidermiggy21]

For me,the 13 is my all time favorite Air Jordan. It doesn't matter on all 3 of these pairs,I'll take either one. I hope they never stop retroing all color ways of the 13! I'm up to 7 different colors of this classic Air Jordan.

[@punkfloyd]

$212.80 is the same purchasing power that $160 had in 2011. I know, it seems steep, but it is in line with inflation etc... But man do I LOVE THESE SNEAKERS! So glad I was able to cop for retail from undefeated. I remember watching MJ play in these back in 8th grade so it was a no brainer, plus they look sexy good.

[@TheULMOnaut]

The neon yellow circle on the bottoms is just a shame. The dark yellow of the OGs is supposed to fit the circle on the tongue. The only thing I really hate about Jordan Brand making original colorways is that they always do something different, may it be colors or shapes.

[@Tom.Tam1829]

Was my first Js 1st pair during the 98 and when I saw them release these 2023 l’ve waited them to release, so yeah I got 1 for myself can’t wait and ao excited after more than 2 decades I’m going to rock them again

[@moonkeis]

Happy to own this pair with the shock drop. Growing up watching MJ and dreamed of owning a pair, made it happen.

[@rolandbaron5813]

Yeah definitely a lot closer to the og. Definitely a must cop.

[@mscott3309]

I graduated in 2000 and i was one of those kids that skipped first to go cop my pairs. I remember me and the crew walking into a thing we had called lock out with the new Js on feet, lock out it’s a place you go when you are late to school or class .

[@kingdonny2169]

I Remember I Seen People Used To Skip School For Jordans Til It’s Stopped And Made Jordans Release On Saturdays

[@marvin7533]

West Coast was mainly Chick's Sporting Goods and Sports Authority, if it weren't the foot stores in the mall to cop.

[@No_Hype85]

These and the cardinal 7s were my first two jordans as a Lil kid

[@jeremylawson7401]

Yeah I believe you. If anyone went over the details of these pairs with a fine tooth comb it’s you. Appreciate the video. A++ The $160 in 2011 is equal to $212.80 today according to google

[@_The_Worst_]

Fantastic comparison...🤘🏼💯✔️ When do you think that they'll re-release the He Got Game versions again...❓️❓️❓️

[@mjo23dan]

I think the last time was 2018. Probably gonna be a few more years

[@choloxviiimxco5087]

Never had 13s but I really want this pair 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@pejroyal9115]

Hit the shock drop , first time owning these . Had wanted a pair since 2011 release . Really enjoyed this comparison!

[@jaicaple6527]

Really appreciate your comparison videos! Couldn't wait for these to come back, was able to grab 2 pairs. Still have my OG pair as well.

[@pisces363]

I picked mine up today from Finishline with early access. I’m not even planning on wearing them anytime soon. I just felt like I had to have them as a lifelong Michael Jordan fan.

[@melvinrussell6418]

This is a great comparison, this is the very first Jordan I got when I was 16 in 1998

[@jayson9709]

dude me too!!! when i used to hang with coloreds

[@signifiKint]

Adjusted for inflation, the 2011 AJ13 would cost $212.80 today.

[@mjo23dan]

And there’s the first person who will comment about inflation as I suspected lol

[@ssways]

I can't believe how you have all 3. That is so crazy. I freaking love you

[@nindokwan]

Only 32 seconds into the video the overhead view of the toe boxes says it all you can see the difference between the synthetic leather toe boxes and the real ones very easily

[@rice_goat80]

I had the OG All Star/Playoff in 98 I still have my Retro pair from 2011 this is my favorite OG Jordan 13 colorway

[@aj_sanjuan]

Given the rate of inflation, $160 in 2011 would be approximately $212 in 2023 (today). Nice comparisons! Love this shoe and happy that its not "hyped" so its much easier to get!

[@303sebas3]

2016-17 i worked at footlocker & was surprised when i saw some retros go for $220 (230+ after tax) n they would sit hard. 210 now is just dumb and another reason i stopped buying them retail fr.

[@TonyFernandezjkdjedi]

Best video out there on the Jordan 13 Playoff retros ... thanks for the upload.

[@Steevenlight75]

About the price, of course it is much more expensive compared to before. $50 more is a lot I think. But it makes sense with the price increase. Right now, everything is expensive unfortunately. I paid 160€ or 170€ in 2011, and today 210€. Wow

[@playboyswayze9652]

THX FOR THE HISTORY LESSONS... FIRE VIDEO BRO!

[@larsp8665]

Marvin I agree with you about school thing... Me and my homie cut school in 8th grade to try get these but took an L. Copped in 2011 but I truly believe this was the sneaker that pushed Jordans to release on Saturdays. I also have that SLAM mag

[@4honor23]

I have doubled up on 12 playoffs and these...just so I can have a peace of mind start wearing them.

[@dmland32]

You’re definitely an o.g. Sneaker head you remember those Wednesday drops

[@mjo23dan]

How could I forget them! I was always salty seeing the bad kids ditch school to get the new Jordans. Then you’d see them rocking them in class lol

[@Arctika65]

Definitely can’t wait to get these in hand. I would still love for them to retro the Neutral Greys and the 2004 White/Wheat pair though…

[@aliviafor3276]

In 98 I had an accident on my dirt bike with these on. I was put in a helicopter and all I remember was when I got out of the hospital. I looked at my shoes and realized how messed up they were like. Damn I know I shouldn’t be wearing them riding anyway but I wanted to look good riding so this was a must cop

[@mjo23dan]

What a horrific experience. Glad you came outta that.

[@isaacsilva8033]

I was born in 1980, growing up watching the one and only G.O.A.T

[@TheRetroInsider]

ohh the memories….I was gifted a pair of these on my birthday. Big bro and dad woke me up with that silver box in-hand. Years later and I can’t wait to grab another pair. I vividly remember the leather quality on these, being on point.

[@jayson9709]

man i used to stash lotta narcotics in my silver boxes big bro

[@rokdvornik5130]

Well presented, as well as well told through the lens of basketball history and presented the legend of basketball shoes

[@andrewT23]

Class of ‘98 stand up!

[@elijahlessard8811]

This is an excellent video. A perfect review and comparison. Well done.

[@Demond_31Reasons]

They did a really good job with these, but the shape is still a little on the skinny side compared to the ogs. I'm a fan of the beefy slope shape, so that's always my gripe on the retros except the for the Jordan 1/11.

[@jaybands5852]

I scored a dub on the shock drop these most def a dbl up, I be looking forward to your videos, keep up the good work😎😎💯💯

[@DjSanchezE355AMG]

I missed the 98 pair but I had multiple pairs of the 2011 and 4 pairs of the 2023 pair.

[@neilwolski630]

Great timing! Mine just came in today 🙌 just opened the box and saw the notification about your video. I'll enjoy it as I get my first in-hand impression of these 😁

[@danielthomas2895]

Spray some mink oil on the suede upper. That will prevent cracking. I put it on my 2011 pair and they look brand new.

[@Magicstockton]

15:03 I messed with that as a kid. It’s glued and stitched.

[@hopeart91]

Bro I legit get so giddy when I see a new video of yours pop up.

[@essentialjordan23]

The one real change/mistake is the hologram on the outsole being antifreeze instead of yellow like the OG.

[@guccimane3731]

I like the tongue on the OG a little bit better. It just hide behind and doesn’t pop out from the back like broth retros

[@noluck8250]

great video bro, just got my pair today!

[@NeoFlite23]

So my story with this shoe goes back to when I was graduating from high school. I did get a new pair of Air Jordan 13's as a graduation gift from my parents. The Playoff scheme showcased here wasn't available at the time in my size so I got the Breds instead. Wonderful shoe in its own right. In 2011 when Jordan re-released the 13 Playoffs I gave it my best shot to get a pair as they were the Jordan I missed out when I graduated. Succeeded and have them to this day in mostly wearable condition. When I found out the 13 Playoffs were releasing again I got a pair on Saturday from the SNKRS app and they're arriving tomorrow. The Air Jordan 13 was the 1st pair I ever got growing up and are 1 of my favorite models as a whole in my collection. I've owned the Black Toe, Breds and Playoffs. They are such an awesome shoe. Well, there's my thought and until next time I am out!

[@mjo23dan]

We’re probably the same age. Hope you like these. They certainly bring me back to HS.

[@NeoFlite23]

@@mjo23dan Well without giving too much away about myself, I can tell you I graduated from high school in 1998 and am in my early 40's now.

[@mjo23dan]

Yup! Same. I’m c/o 1998 as well. It’s nice to know people around my age are watching lol because a lot of the culture today is dominated by the kids.

[@Tiger24kicks]

The Cardinal 7s was the last retro that I was happy to get I need these, the playoff 13s are my favorite 13s

[@arturovirgen-vi5hw]

Damn man you have my dream collection no hype shit just of colors and sneakers

[@daveysito]

nice. always cool seeing vids like these. salute on owning the ogs 🤝

[@zenkicks]

Hello "mjo23dan"! Thank you for showing us such a wonderful video! I feel so happy! I'm looking forward to your next work! Have a nice day!

[@buddyk8062]

Great video and overview over this entire shoe and history great job bro.

[@MrMelson]

My brother that is the year I graduated as well...we getting up there🤦🏾‍♂️ lol

[@jafc1456]

On point! My last year of hs the last shots were my go too’s these were my junior year ones.

[@murk1352]

Colors, materials & the way these are made change because they’re so far apart from one another! Manufacturers change, materials change or they can’t get the same materials as they did 8-25yrs earlier! Plus some of the machines that make certain things or cut leather a certain way, break down over years of use. Same with the tooling that cuts or shapes something a certain way. They break down over time & machines get changed out & the tooling goes with them! That’s why there’s little differences, especially from a shoe made in 98 to one made in 2023. ✌🏻

[@mjo23dan]

Not to mention the companies that they sourced their materials from are long gone. And even the processes, techniques they use, and even the paints have been regulated.

[@murk1352]

@@mjo23dan Definitely, I was gonna say that! That the companies are long gone…✌🏻😂

[@endyestilo6790]

Wow , about time they made a good 13 shoe … shape and quality on point 👌🏼👌🏼… hope they continue to make good 13s like these ..

[@jfros9794]

JUST A BUT OF INFO. THE SHOE IS INSPIRED BY REFERENCE MIKE AS BLACK CAT. (PANTHER). The print on leather mimicking panther coat. The HOLOGRAM IS THE EYE AS WELL AS THE SOLE AND THE SOLE IS THE PAW PRINT OF PANTHER HENCE THE SHINY COAT IT MAKES SENSE

[@mjo23dan]

I covered that in the video

[@taym510Oak]

I just got lucky and found a pair in store for only 225$ I been wanting these shoes for years and I had most of the 13s 💯👍🏿💪🏿

[@jmbiluk]

Great comparison vid

[@rccharger21]

Awesome vid! I won’t be picking these up but they’re super dope!

[@skinnynicci]

Great review. New Sub. Circled Jumpman logo resembles me of the Mercedes symbol.. got mine today.

[@dunksrnice]

Great info and video as always Marv!

[@thesilentfury6682]

Damn man nice collection

[@sirloco187]

Great video I copped the recent playoff 13's 🔥

[@Magicstockton]

2:01 yessir!!! Skipping school, playing hookie. Then they moved release dates to Saturday.

[@Camjj89]

I got early access from sneakers app and they look better than expected. Aiming for a second pair this weekend

[@sneakpeekla]

Yezzir! The review we all needed

[@raymondbariuan4681]

I agree I don’t like them in the curve banana shape I like them in the original shape which is the straight slanted shape.

[@b.writer5528]

Loved the review bro. Just subscribed to your channel. I’ve never been a huge fan of the 13s but this is my absolute favorite color way and I couldn’t wait to cop a pair. Your collection and knowledge of Jordan’s is extremely impressive and I look forward to more great content. Much love 🫡

[@kingdonny2169]

They Did Good On 2023 Pair But I Want The 1998 Pair Just Copped The OG Black/Red XIII Yesterday Along With Varsity Royal XIV Lows From 1999...Nice Pick Up & Good Comparison Marv

[@jasongotshadowbanned]

First question, I don't believe you. I'll get back after the vid. So, after watching I'd say your right. My main concern was the leather on the toe. I was hoping you got this video out before the release so we could see the toes. Thank you for the review.

[@roncnumber1]

I can't wait to see if you review the air jordan xx3 year of the rabbit

[@berlingray8058]

I had a chance to play bball in the 2011's as a 21 year old & 13s are the best Jordans to play in

[@stephhudson3995]

But the negatives made the jordan what it was because it wasn’t always prestige like these new school jordans , I use to love the imperfections on the jumpman and on the shoe overall, it just showed me that timing wasn’t a factor for them because on alot of the retros they basically corrected all of their mistakes especially with the jordan 11 , you yourself pointed out a different in the inside stitching , it was the flaws that separates the og from the retros even til this day

[@mjo23dan]

It’s fine if those little imperfections separate the OG from the retro. I don’t want them to make a 1:1 just as long as it’s just as close as possible. I’m even ok if they make the retro better than what the original was if that means cleaner lines or shape or better materials and craftsmanship.

[@LUV2T8KU]

Like always good review and good comparison keep up the good work.

[@choofuyen358]

bro. i still have the slam magazine of this playoff13 wayback in 1998

[@stephhudson3995]

Food for thought it was a pair just like that , that didnt have the ring around the jumpman logo

[@stephhudson3995]

Might’ve been a pe but jordan wore them and did eastbay show them along with the black and red 13 with the red midsole

[@stephhudson3995]

Wayyy before they dropped them back in 2014

[@mjo23dan]

You’re thinking about the 2015 retro. The difference between that pair and the PE pair MJ wore was the difference between uppers. MJ’s PE was mesh and the 2015 retro was leather. Jordan Brand definitely needs to drop the PE.

[@thegreatone9923]

Excited to finally be getting these missed out on last release

[@bzartler86]

Might have to double up since I hit on the shock drop and have been rocking them since

[@alandabrowski2854]

Good stuff 🫡

[@tgreg9542]

🤦🏾‍♂️Crazy the first release you was graduating. The second release I was graduating🤦🏾‍♂️😂 class of 2011

[@pisces363]

Great review! You earned a new sub!

[@mjo23dan]

Thank you. Check out my older videos. Welcome to the channel!

[@pisces363]

@@mjo23dan I definitely will. I’m looking forward to it. ✌🏽

[@garcia9242]

Still have my 2011’s still in that stock condition. I don’t think I’m gonna get 2023

[@dextarlestat7172]

GOAT is coming back

[@canyonsuede]

haven't watched the vid yet but just from the thumbnail can see the banana curl gets gradually higher over the years, with the 2023 curled much higher than the original

[@kol182]

Really nice review. How do they compare in terms of feeling? How is the padding inside, which one feels better? I am sure the OG has a different forefoot zoom air shape (much wider) that they don't use anymore.

[@mjo23dan]

I’m not too sure about the internals of the Zoom units without taking it apart. I will say however that the padding favors the recent retro.

[@kol182]

@@mjo23dan thank you for taking the time to reply. Keep up the good work.

[@Dj_rueboi]

I remember how mad I would get when ppl didn’t compliment my kicks lol AJ13 Playoffs 1998(graduated HS as well that year)

[@marvinbenjamin.]

Those was 120 until he got game came out then the price went up.

[@SecretSauce_24]

If I’m not mistaken didnt the 2000 Fire Red 5s come in that silver box as well. And the Black Metallic 5s came in the Face Box right. Correct me if I’m wrong I’m learning all of this stuff 😊😊😊

[@mjo23dan]

That transition year between 99-00 might have come either or depending on the production year and/or country in factory it was produced.

[@shadowlee02]

I hope stocks don't screw me and give me a legit 2023 version

[@pyro_dreams8655]

I got them on the shock drop an I just got them 2 days ago 😂

[@christopherstewart2185]

I think inflation is bad with like a 10 dollar mark up since sneaker culture got popular.

[@dennisdenisov6617]

Just got them on Nike! 🎉