The Black Cat: A History of Air Jordan 13

The Air Jordan 13 is the sneaker Michael Jordan SHOULD have won his 6th championship in but unfortunately, that wasn't in the cards for us. That doesn't make the Air Jordan 13 any iconic though. Inspired by Michael Jordan's black panther like instincts on the basketball court, the Air Jordan 13 is loved by sneakerheads all over the world. Tinker Hatfield at as a designer nailed this sneaker and the inspiration and history behind it is amazing. In this video we breakdown the origins of the Air Jordan 13 for your viewing pleasure. Hope you guys enjoy! -Bryan
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[@kashteller7466]

This was the shoe that made me fall in love with Jordans as a kid. Still my favorite silhouette to this day!

[@allensmith9879]

The 13s are insanely comfortable even by these days standards, even the midsole has suede on it. They make that puffy scrunching sound when your walking in them as well that is oddly satisfying. I wish they would do some all black leather and red suede 13s at some point.

[@NachoAverageFinds]

I think there is an all black patent leather pair. The cap n gown I believe but I'm not sure. Thanks for watching Allen!

[@AddonisLloyd_deluisekrueger]

I just wore mine for like the 2nd or 3rd time this past weekend. I said the exact same thing about them being comfortable as hell 💯

[@jwalls1223]

THEY COMFORTABLE ASL TO HOOP IN , I BOUGHT SOME TO KEEP ON ICE AND ENDED UP HOOPING IN THEM , THEY SOFT AND GOT GOOD SUPPORT..

[@AddonisLloyd_deluisekrueger]

@@jwalls1223 you know what's crazy? I would NEVER hoop in a pair of crispy Js. The whole point of the shoe is for basketball, but I wouldn't dream of doing it 😂

[@jwalls1223]

@@AddonisLloyd_deluisekrueger (WEAR YOUR SHOES)..

[@hawk1093]

The "He Got Game" Jordan 13's and the 96' Ken Griffey Jr "Freshwater" Air Max's are the 2 best looking shoes of all time.

[@midnightjazz7763]

He won his 10th scoring title wearing the 13's(which is the record that most likely won't be broken anytime soon).

[@yeethers]

Love seeing old Jordan videos of him playing in these iconic shoes. Makes his legacy that much bigger

[@atefelabed8365]

In my opinion, the 13s are the best Jordan sneakers ever. So sleek and cool. The design is sophisticated yet so simple. The black and red is my favourite.

[@moralesxavier777]

So the bred 13s? Could’ve just said that

[@brandonoglesby6291]

11s

[@tonysnow9688]

I agree my favorite pair I just bought some today

[@fredro2363]

13s are like…the opposite…of sleek

[@venicec3310]

13’s are in my top 3 of retros just a unique looking shoe. I also love that they arent as hyped so theyre somewhat reasonable in price

[@NachoAverageFinds]

They’re super unique. I think my favorite thing about them is the story behind them and of course that awesome cat eye bubble

[@realchill3515]

1997 and the jordan 13 still look so clean and futuristic till this day

[@acepanda7782]

Personally I love jordan 12 more than 13. But I can't denied the black cat inspiration for 13 was really outstanding

[@NachoAverageFinds]

I like the 12s more too visually but the storytelling behind the 13s is awesome

[@shawtdaddy4887]

Big facts 💯

[@henryorellana8205]

I definitely agree with you that the Flint 13s are one of the best looking color ways. The Navy on them looks so good. Great video guys!

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Thanks Henry! I love Navy on anything haha Any sneaker or piece of clothing. I'm a huge fan of Navy. Thanks for watching mang

[@orincoon5585]

As a die hard Bulls fan and og at 52 I was fortunate enough to cop the all the original og colorways back in the day. Looking forward to the playoff 13's coming out this year. Very comfortable to wear and play hoops in.

[@HightopRob]

The He Got Game colorway is so classic in fact I remembered seeing He Got Game in the movie theater with my mom

[@NachoAverageFinds]

That’s amazing man haha

[@omarlopes5762]

This is my second favorite Jordan 13 sneaker of all Jordan's 13s

[@MrCalverino]

I remember my buddy had them while at summer school in June 98'... I couldn't stop looking at his feet NO LIE!!!

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Haha Damn he had them right when they came out

[@MrCalverino]

@@NachoAverageFinds they were so ahead of their time

[@LorettasOnly]

The 13s are #1 in my top 5 Jordan silhouettes of all time! I know they get a lot flack but they’re so comfortable imo.

[@christopherbiddle7234]

Same here

[@LorettasOnly]

@@christopherbiddle7234 Indeed, that’s what’s up man

[@noahmoore6513]

I love the 13, and they do have a signature moment: his All-Star game where he battled Kobe in MSG and won All-Star MVP. A fun and relaxing game to rewatch. That was actually the first game for the playoff 13s, same as the 12. They debuted in the all star game.

[@DylanLey]

The Black Cat inspiration for the 13s is so cool! Dope history video as always! Looking forward to the 14 history video!

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Thanks Dylan! Appreciate you always stopping by

[@006ahenry]

There is actually a version of the original version with the strap available. I bought them for my son. Have a pair of the brave blue 13s, myself. Bought them in 98 and again when they retroed a few years ago

[@BROdysseus713]

The most refined, informed, cinematic, and of the highest quality productions about shoes is at this channel right here. Except no substitute..

[@nickcds3419]

Greatest sneaker of all time

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Some would say so!

[@DJSly27]

One of the most comfortable J's I've owned!

[@NachoAverageFinds]

I bet they are

[@kaioh187]

I have a pair of the Air Jordan 13's "He Got Game" and they are really comfortable.

[@187LooneyTune]

I love all your Jordan history videos… please don’t stop making sneaker history videos. In fact make them longer!!! Plzz lol

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Thanks so much man. Appreciate you watching bro!

[@plusultrafox5647]

Them court purples are clean af, had to cop me a pair! Dope video man, it always cool to learn about the history of the shoes you wear. 👍

[@DanielSzilagyi]

Awesome, I didn’t know much about the history of this model but you guys nailed it as always

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Thanks dude!! Imagine skating these joints

[@Walevolence]

I got my Flint Red as my first AJ13 by random chance through a raffle. While it was widely available in retails, I enjoy it and noticed that it was significantly lighter than the rest of the lineup. I like how organic the aesthetics look in comparison to the classier AJ11 and Aj12. A different evolution, and cool!

[@NachoAverageFinds]

I've heard from a lot of people that it's super light but they look super heavy lol Thanks for watching Wall!

[@grominwithrob1339]

I remember buying the 13's. Cost me many hours flipping burgers as a kid in high school. Totally worth it. The quality was absolutely bulletproof.

[@IggysKicks]

Love it. The XIII was my first jordan. I think you should have mentioned Mike Bibby Low PE's, but that's a personal bias because you covered a lot of major releases. It's sad that there is no iconic moment for the 13, and how the last shot could have been in the 13's. It's iconic that it is the beginning of the Jumpman brand and how it debuted on Halloween!

[@julienmignon2777]

Amazing work guys, as always! Keep 'em coming 😉

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Thank you Julien! Appreciate it brother

[@fredro2363]

I have ‘20 Flint 13s and I couldn’t get over the squeak sound when I walk, I almost sold em

[@Losttimes1992]

The 13s are so clean especially the Breds.

[@shivajisaha]

I wear the Obsidian 13s which released this year. Really cool pair.

[@gregpohlmeier]

Great work man, one of my favorite sneakers of all time! Keep ‘em coming!

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Thanks Greg! That's a great favorite sneaker to have G

[@largelobster6996]

Always a great day when nacho uploads.

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Thanks Fat Yoshi!

[@thabomboneni2994]

These are one of the most comfortable jordan retros

[@NachoAverageFinds]

I've yet to put a pair on but I've heard great things

[@jmanuelvillalobos4971]

Watching this after I scored my pair of playoff 13 great shoe man. 😤

[@hipking23]

I had the OG blue and black mid top 13s with the silver Jordan emblem at the back. I also had the black and red with the reflectors.

[@hitiblue]

The Jordan 13 were actually seen for the time ever in Paris during a tournament were the Bulls were invited prior to the regular season. Everyone was blown away by the shoes of course. Excellent content though.

[@inmyownworldfr]

I love the 13s My favorite colorways has to be the Grey toes & He got game !

[@rickiebradshaw3695]

Brian, you should do a history video of the Air Jordan 8, 9, 10, and 14. All of your videos have been very superb! Great job by you and your brother Nacho.:)

[@ellatiodiaz465]

Ooh! I bought these brand new-- never took them out the box. Still got em.

[@GizmoKiDd]

Another great video 🔥 my favorite are the flints as well I got some red flints atm but need the blue ones again

[@NachoAverageFinds]

The red flints are dope. I low key wont both Flints

[@Renegade-jk4ux]

Nacho…can you please do a video on the history of the Jordan 3’s aka 87/88’s❓

[@NachoAverageFinds]

We did man. Take a look back in our videos 🤟🤟

[@tonysnow9688]

My best pair Jordan’s I bought them in the release date Very comfortable and stylish they were also in the he got game movie 1998

[@JRSRLN]

I don't care about any other other Air Jordan Retro, 13s will always be a part of my childhood. My dad gave me a pair of Chicago/Cherry 13s. But I recently bought the Playoff 13s, and I'm going to pass that down to my children. I love these shoes. There are no other that can surpass these imo.

[@JohnnyDLaw]

the first n second wear feelt so sturdy but they turned out to be some of my most comfortable down the line

[@wilder7198]

The moment when there are no more videos of Nachoaveragefinds is the moment when I no longer watch KZbin. I mean that seriously. Please never stop producing these videos because they are so incredibly good 🔥 Oh yea and 🦆 you Bryan because I have to buy an air Jordan 13 now because of your sneaker history vid. And that before Christmas...how reckless 😂

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Thank you Max! Haha Please do let me know once you buy that Jordan 13

[@jkidd7608]

Getting the lows is like a slap in the face. You lose the cat eye.

[@Pothead_Perspective]

As I watch with tears flowing from my eye thinking.... How can you crease the shoes!!! 😢 😔 😢

[@Poopfartofficial]

You should do video on the newer Jordan’s such as the 35 and 36

[@yashvardhhanjhunjhunwala8092]

Very underrated. Both the kicks and your channel

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Hey man appreciate it that! Thank you for watching

[@grim7174]

My all time favs… I think it was the last of the greats. 1’s uncomfortable, but a iconic look, skip 2’s, 3 through 13s all around amazing shoes.

[@ericmakaveli9433]

Thank you guys for the great insight and info on all our favorite Sneakers, y'all are the real Enthusiasts! 🙂😏🙃

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Appreciate it Eric 🤟🤟

[@MACKTV82KINGS]

Dope video,just copped the retro release of the playoff 13s,great quality 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@b_kaman]

love them marathon tr's behind you. timeless classic

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Thanks man! It was a gift from a buddy of mine who said they fit too tight for him. I love them. Super comfy

[@scottrichardson6864]

Another great video! Love this series.

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Thanks Scott! Hopefully we can complete the 1-15 Jordan history soon

[@scottrichardson6864]

@@NachoAverageFinds I can’t wait! This series is timeless, and the attention to detail is impeccable. Keep up the great work!

[@KcLegendary]

I just bought the purple & black court 13's this last Christmas . Interesting vid.

[@bishopkelley8360]

If anyone that knows Jordan personally or the shoe designer tell them now would be the perfect time to bring the original shoe concept back, those would be banging right now with the strap across foot!

[@seanmcmillan2134]

Love the ' Black Cat ' .

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Perfect nickname

[@melon23whitestone]

I love this series!!! Give us more. Can't wait for 14's. THANKS!!!

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Thank you. More on the way 🤟🤟

[@Ceeyo438]

1 thru 18 are my faves ❤❤

[@hyrulesurfer1]

My favs

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Iconic sneaker

[@wendelllabandilo2155]

Y'know it's a good day whenever NachoAverageFinds posts a new video. 🙏

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Glad we could make your day a little better man. Thank you so much

[@dmercy8477]

To me it literally makes me sad that Jordan couldn’t win with the 13’s. Easily one of the best Jordan shoes. I am glad I bought them and still love them.

[@walog9593]

Not all the Jordans get a massive following in the UK as in US. But the story behind each shoe is legendary. 13 is my lucky number, but never owned a 13.

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Yeah I'd imagine it's not as connected to culture over there but glad you could enjoy the video Walo!

[@l.jpharaoh2830]

Don’t feel bad I have no 3s😂

[@walog9593]

@@l.jpharaoh2830 me neither, just keep getting Ws on poor quality 3s that I eventually return. On feet they look odd pairs or rejects. I'm not paying £170-180 for that 🤦🏻‍♂️😂

[@adam-gb2tw]

just when i got bored nacho came in clutch

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Hope you enjoy the video Adam ✌️

[@02ot]

Nacho with another banger vid! 13’s were my first pair of Jordan’s ever so they have that much more of a special spot in my life.

[@thesixthman2starringlebron290]

It'd be cool to see those original unreleased versions of the 13s in the sketches as an addition to the team jordan model line..

[@NachoAverageFinds]

They actually released them 😎😎 just goggle air Jordan 13 tinker Hatfield

[@bol-anonsacanada179]

J13 Black Cat is so comfortable, I still wear it during basketball games…

[@thespacemopper5457]

good job you guys here is to hoping for the air jordan spizkie

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Thanks man! I'll add it to the list haha

[@coledwrld7]

The 13s I like are the cherry’s, wheat’s, he got game, bred, and flint blues.

[@marcaineasunder]

13 is the greatest shoe ever made….EVER!!!!

[@mratay4747]

My favorite Jordan shoe by far!

[@matthewbodinnar4806]

thanks nacho Fam You never dissapoint with youre content I love watching youre channel as it brings back great memories GOD BLESS AND STAY WELL

[@lamarsmith9532]

MJ really has a story or memorable moment for everyone of his shoes while he was playing GOAT 4sho

[@ogpin2119]

My favorite pairs of all time no matter i also like the 1s n 11s but their color wave is unlike any other jordan's the comfort is A1 I have wide feet

[@mazduh07kc]

Never had, nor never wanted any 13s..Back when I was growing up, kids in the Bay area were getting jumped for them. Great video though 👍

[@NachoAverageFinds]

haha That's wild. They were getting jumped cause the 13s are fire

[@thejesusbabychannel]

Keep up the good work 👍 love these!

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Thank you man! Appreciate the love

[@15buggie]

The best content as always. A new vid to add to the rewatch rotation haha.

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Thank you Brandon! Appreciate you rewatching these 😂

[@gase9256]

Never change the style of your videos. OG

[@NachoAverageFinds]

I appreciate you watching man! Thank you

[@evoben24]

The Altitude is my favorite colorway

[@Mister__Jey]

In fact, he also played in the Air Jordan 13 and in the 97/98 season much more agile and faster and also younger than in the previous season with the Air Jordan 12 in the 96/97 season.

[@way2gocurtis]

Nice vid. Informative

[@TreFKennedy]

My favorite retro’s 13’s are def in my top 7 retro’s

[@tamateaterekia9384]

DAM MICHAEL AIR JORDAN 13 BEAUTIFUL AIR BOOTS

[@victorsantosskt]

The first sketch must be released the strap is so dope

[@cphase11]

These are my favorite videos

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Thank you so much man

[@longbong42]

Finally the 13s I love the 13s

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Such an interesting backstory!

[@PAQI_98]

The Best Jordan Retro to Hoop in. Even today !

[@99chrisjay]

Always enjoy these videos. Nice to watch and remember all this stuff when I was a kid watching MJ

[@dominickbadial5980]

Y’all gotta do a Jordan 8 vid

[@NachoAverageFinds]

You know it! Appreciate you watching Dominick

[@evriesman5430]

Wow , right in time , my cherry 13s just arrived today , awesome vid btw 👍.

[@NachoAverageFinds]

I like the cherry 13s more than the Chicago

[@seanmcmillan472]

The flint is my favorite Jordan thirteen colorway

[@rhthegamer914]

Favorite Jordan ever

[@abdi_ai76shadow]

Review on timberlands

[@NachoAverageFinds]

History of timeberland for sure

[@Aeolous1]

I think its worth to mention the Jumpman Pro Strong which basically had the same tech as the 13s but cheaper. I know team jordans dont get much respect but you cant deny that this was very iconic and the only option for kids who couldnt afford the top of the line sneakers at the time.

[@98kame]

They came out year I was born October 1998

[@airmaxfrank9175]

Tha Jordan 13’s are my favorite shoe n till day I almost have all of them. Can’t wait till the play off 13’s this year🤟🏼

[@GameOmar7261]

Sold for 2.9million back in 2019...one of the most expensive Jordans ever and most expensive basketball shoes to date.

[@Derek4k]

thats soo funny that he wrote about fila ripping off the j11, cos i had a pair of fila spaghetti stackhouse sneakers in high school, and they were straight up a j11 bootleg lol.

[@rokdvornik5130]

I would immediately buy T. Hatfield's model 13