New Jordans 2018 gave the keys to the Shoe Surgeon (Dominic Chambrone) to open the doors at the brand’s South State St location in Chicago to teach a class of 12 friends how to rebuild the iconic Air Jordan 13 Bred that drops tomorrow, August 19th. This was probably one of the most difficult shoes I’ve done just because of all the detail already on the shoe – from the suede sole that could so easily be messed up, to the hologram, to the reflective fabric and the eyelets. Everything from the design, to the padding, to the binding and how the eyelets are laced. One of my favorite parts of the 13 is the hologram. I feel like this is one of the first soles that had a suede cover. I think that was very unique for the time as well.
Jordans 2017, The 2017 version of the Air Jordan 13 Bred features a black leather upper with the signature mesh paneling on the side panels with 3M overlays. True Red is then placed on the suede mudguard, midsole and heel. A red Jumpman on the tongue and the signature panther eye-inspired hologram on the ankle complete the look. The pair will come in a full family size run, each featuring the original reflective 3M nylon uppers paired with Varsity Red suede accents and a premium leather toecap. This pair was worn by Michael Jordan throughout his last season with the Chicago Bulls, when he lead the team to their 6th and final NBA Championship.
Though the summer season is starting to wind down, New Jordans 2016 continues to bring the heat as the retro Air Jordan 13 “Bred” makes its way back to the shelves. The Air Jordan 13 “Bred” will feature its original 3M reflective uppers and tooling. Crafted in a Chicago Bulls-inspired colorway, “Varsity Red” hits can be found on the heel and mudguard, a holographic panther-inspired Jumpman branding sees an iridescent green on the lateral side, and black leather on the toe box adds a premium touch. The Air Jordan XIII was several colorways strong by the end of the 1997–98 season, but it wasn’t until the Playoffs that this exact combination of black and red debuted.
Cheap Jordans 2017, The Bred Jordan 13 may just be the retro of Jordan Brand’s Summer 2017 season given the fact that the pair returns to its original construction. The Jordan 13 Bred dropped in 2013 but ditched the reflective 3M upper that made it such a standout release when it debuted back in 1998. Luckily the nylon uppers return paired with Varsity Red suede on the heel and mudguard for a traditional Chicago Bulls-inspire colorway. Most Jordans are very complex, due to the design. I don’t think they take any shortcuts to make production easier. The focus was definitely on the design and how the shoe looks and functions rather than how inexpensive the production could be.