Jordan 13 Retro Flint (2026)

Jordan 13 Retro Flint (2026) — IW3808-400

The Air Jordan 13 "Flint" is one of the silhouette's most storied OG colorways. Originally debuting on February 14, 1998, it was the only OG Air Jordan 13 colorway that stepped outside the Chicago Bulls palette — a distinction that immediately set it apart. Designed by Tinker Hatfield, the AJ13 silhouette drew its entire identity from a black panther: the dimpled mesh side panels evoke a panther's textured coat, the sculpted outsole mirrors a panther's paw, and the circular holographic detail at the heel references the animal's glowing eyes — all tied to Michael Jordan's "Black Cat" nickname. Though MJ never wore the Flint colorway on-court himself, it found its moment in college basketball, worn by a generation of NCAA standouts in the late 1990s.

The 2026 retro — the fifth overall release after 1998, 2005, 2010, and 2020 — stays faithful to the OG construction. Reflective 3M material is woven into the navy mesh side panels, a detail that was notably absent from the 2010 retro and has been a benchmark of authenticity in every version since. Flint Grey suede wraps the mudguard, white tumbled leather covers the toe, and a University Blue Jumpman lands on the tongue. Air Zoom cushioning in the midsole rounds out a silhouette that remains functional on-court as much as it does iconic off it.

Details

• Style Code: IW3808-400
• Colorway: Navy / University Blue / Flint Grey / White
• Original Release: February 14, 1998
• Retro History: 2005, 2010, 2020, 2026
• 2026 Release Date: August 1, 2026
• Upper: Navy reflective 3M mesh, white tumbled leather, Flint Grey suede overlays
• Branding: University Blue Jumpman on tongue, holographic cat-eye badge at heel
• Outsole: Panther paw-inspired rubber outsole
• Cushioning: Air Zoom
• Sizing: Men's (full family run available)