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Question about the Air Jordan XIII
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Nice pics!!!Originally Posted by indohan
No idea why this is the only pair that has circle on it.
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Playoff 13's........ mmmmm...... yummy
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I really don't see the big deal. This isn't the first time they circled a jumpman. The only difference is, on the VIIIs, the play-offs were the onlywithout the "peace symbol" jumpman. And on the XIIIs, they're the only ones with it.
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Just wondering, but can anyone remember him wearing the next year's air jordans in the finals like he did with the XIV in 1998? I can't recall thathappening any other time.
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I dont care about the circle around the Jumpman but if you have a size 8 let me know.
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People have said this before, but the Black/black colorway with the gold ring around the Jumpman is mos definitely the All-Star XIII. The ASG took place in theMecca of basketball, MSG, that year ('9
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These were re-issued -- kinda -- when the XIII retro's dropped except they made all the accents lime green -- including the Jumpman, if I'm notmistaken. They had some silly name -- or people gave them a silly name, but they can't touch the OG's with the gold ring.
And Mike wore the XIVs in the Finals because even then he knew he might not return for the 98/99 season -- so Phil, Tinker and 'em thought it'd be bestif the kids could at least see MJ rocking the XIV's before he left the game (for a minute, anyway)...
.These were re-issued -- kinda -- when the XIII retro's dropped except they made all the accents lime green -- including the Jumpman, if I'm notmistaken. They had some silly name -- or people gave them a silly name, but they can't touch the OG's with the gold ring.
And Mike wore the XIVs in the Finals because even then he knew he might not return for the 98/99 season -- so Phil, Tinker and 'em thought it'd be bestif the kids could at least see MJ rocking the XIV's before he left the game (for a minute, anyway)...
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NOT.Originally Posted by Rick Kang
People have said this before, but the Black/black colorway with the gold ring around the Jumpman is mos definitely the All-Star XIII. The ASG took place in the Mecca of basketball, MSG, that year ('9
These were re-issued -- kinda -- when the XIII retro's dropped except they made all the accents lime green -- including the Jumpman, if I'm not mistaken. They had some silly name -- or people gave them a silly name, but they can't touch the OG's with the gold ring.
And Mike wore the XIVs in the Finals because even then he knew he might not return for the 98/99 season -- so Phil, Tinker and 'em thought it'd be best if the kids could at least see MJ rocking the XIV's before he left the game (for a minute, anyway)...
He wore the Black/Red XIVs in other games too.
Wearing next year's shoes during the final (or at least Playoffs) was Mike's tradition.
The reason is because he was excited to wear the final product of the new shoes, he just can't wait.
He wore XIIIs during the XIIs year.
So, your last point is... NOT TRUE.
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never wear them- good stuff
that's the pair I need...
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I didn't say the XIII were only worn during the All-Star Game -- many previous posts have stated that Mike wore them in the playoffs. My sentiment is theywere debuted during the ASG.
The info I gave about MJ wearing the XVIs in the '98 Finals is paraphrased from an old SLAM Magazine interview with Mike and Tinker. So whut's not trueabout it?
If I'm wrong, I'm wrong -- but where's the proof? I don't recall Mike wearing the XIIIs during the 96/97 season -- pix? It's true he didwear the XI's during the '95 playoffs, but I don't recall any other instance of this occuring.
The info I gave about MJ wearing the XVIs in the '98 Finals is paraphrased from an old SLAM Magazine interview with Mike and Tinker. So whut's not trueabout it?
If I'm wrong, I'm wrong -- but where's the proof? I don't recall Mike wearing the XIIIs during the 96/97 season -- pix? It's true he didwear the XI's during the '95 playoffs, but I don't recall any other instance of this occuring.
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YouTube it, the proof is within.... Didn't Jordan wear the blk/red13 lowtops during the playoffs also?
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Originally Posted by indohan
NOT.Originally Posted by Rick Kang
People have said this before, but the Black/black colorway with the gold ring around the Jumpman is mos definitely the All-Star XIII. The ASG took place in the Mecca of basketball, MSG, that year ('9
These were re-issued -- kinda -- when the XIII retro's dropped except they made all the accents lime green -- including the Jumpman, if I'm not mistaken. They had some silly name -- or people gave them a silly name, but they can't touch the OG's with the gold ring.
And Mike wore the XIVs in the Finals because even then he knew he might not return for the 98/99 season -- so Phil, Tinker and 'em thought it'd be best if the kids could at least see MJ rocking the XIV's before he left the game (for a minute, anyway)...
He wore the Black/Red XIVs in other games too.
Wearing next year's shoes during the final (or at least Playoffs) was Mike's tradition.
The reason is because he was excited to wear the final product of the new shoes, he just can't wait.
He wore XIIIs during the XIIs year.
So, your last point is... NOT TRUE.
NOT NOT. The only time Jordan debuted next year's model during the playoffs was with the XIs in 95 and the XIVs in 98, as Rick explained. He usually didhave next years model by the playoffs, and would rock them only in practice to test them out while there was still time for them to be tweaked. He did haveXIIIs during the 97 playoffs, but they were never worn in a game. The shoe was supposed to be kept under wraps until the fall debut.
Also, as some have stated, Mike had a theme going with the XIIs and XIIIs. Both years (96-97, 97-9
he followed the same pattern:Reg Season-
HOME - Wht/Blk (white socks/black armband)
AWAY - Wht/Red (white socks/red armband)
All Star-
Blk/Wht (white socks/black armband)
Playoffs
HOME - Blk/Wht (black socks/black armband)
AWAY - Blk/Red [black socks/red armband (black armband a couple of times in 9
]He would switch the themes for 1 road and 1 home game each regular season. Also, he did wear a couple variations of low top XIIIs in 98 for a half here orthere. Low top blk/wht and blk/blk.
I watched every Bulls game for several years and I know very well what I am talking about. There is so much misinformation on here sometimes I wonder how someof you can call yourselves Jordan fans.
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Jordan is serious business.... Does it really matter tho? He wore retro 94 3s and retro 94 blk/wht/red 1s while later sigs were already out...
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Originally Posted by Afterburner the 2nd
Originally Posted by indohan
NOT.Originally Posted by Rick Kang
People have said this before, but the Black/black colorway with the gold ring around the Jumpman is mos definitely the All-Star XIII. The ASG took place in the Mecca of basketball, MSG, that year ('9
These were re-issued -- kinda -- when the XIII retro's dropped except they made all the accents lime green -- including the Jumpman, if I'm not mistaken. They had some silly name -- or people gave them a silly name, but they can't touch the OG's with the gold ring.
And Mike wore the XIVs in the Finals because even then he knew he might not return for the 98/99 season -- so Phil, Tinker and 'em thought it'd be best if the kids could at least see MJ rocking the XIV's before he left the game (for a minute, anyway)...
He wore the Black/Red XIVs in other games too.
Wearing next year's shoes during the final (or at least Playoffs) was Mike's tradition.
The reason is because he was excited to wear the final product of the new shoes, he just can't wait.
He wore XIIIs during the XIIs year.
So, your last point is... NOT TRUE.
NOT NOT. The only time Jordan debuted next year's model during the playoffs was with the XIs in 95 and the XIVs in 98, as Rick explained. He usually did have next years model by the playoffs, and would rock them only in practice to test them out while there was still time for them to be tweaked. He did have XIIIs during the 97 playoffs, but they were never worn in a game. The shoe was supposed to be kept under wraps until the fall debut.
Also, as some have stated, Mike had a theme going with the XIIs and XIIIs. Both years (96-97, 97-9
Reg Season-
HOME - Wht/Blk (white socks/black armband)
AWAY - Wht/Red (white socks/red armband)
All Star-
Blk/Wht (white socks/black armband)
Playoffs
HOME - Blk/Wht (black socks/black armband)
AWAY - Blk/Red [black socks/red armband (black armband a couple of times in 9
He would switch the themes for 1 road and 1 home game each regular season. Also, he did wear a couple variations of low top XIIIs in 98 for a half here or there. Low top blk/wht and blk/blk.
I watched every Bulls game for several years and I know very well what I am talking about. There is so much misinformation on here sometimes I wonder how some of you can call yourselves Jordan fans.
Afterburner.. WOW. AMAZING Information on MJ's attire & patterns. You definitely know your stuff, and I give you major props for that!
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Amen to that...love the XIII's, broke out the altitudes yesterday just because i realized how much i missed all the XIII cw's
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I don't have the proof for the XIIIs, but the infamous loss against the Magic was the beginning.
Sorry that I wasn't clear about when it started.
But I have the proof that he was excited to wear new shoes.
When I said "NOT", I was just referring to "Mike wore them for the kids".
Don't take it too seriously.
Peace, brotha.
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fixed.
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The TNT symbol maybe?
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Talking about these XIII's brings back so many memories. Damn, I wish we could get all these XIII's...
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still nothing on the circle, ah well.....still love these
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i dont know i just rock em
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Originally Posted by Afterburner the 2nd
Originally Posted by indohan
NOT.Originally Posted by Rick Kang
People have said this before, but the Black/black colorway with the gold ring around the Jumpman is mos definitely the All-Star XIII. The ASG took place in the Mecca of basketball, MSG, that year ('9
These were re-issued -- kinda -- when the XIII retro's dropped except they made all the accents lime green -- including the Jumpman, if I'm not mistaken. They had some silly name -- or people gave them a silly name, but they can't touch the OG's with the gold ring.
And Mike wore the XIVs in the Finals because even then he knew he might not return for the 98/99 season -- so Phil, Tinker and 'em thought it'd be best if the kids could at least see MJ rocking the XIV's before he left the game (for a minute, anyway)...
He wore the Black/Red XIVs in other games too.
Wearing next year's shoes during the final (or at least Playoffs) was Mike's tradition.
The reason is because he was excited to wear the final product of the new shoes, he just can't wait.
He wore XIIIs during the XIIs year.
So, your last point is... NOT TRUE.
NOT NOT. The only time Jordan debuted next year's model during the playoffs was with the XIs in 95 and the XIVs in 98, as Rick explained. He usually did have next years model by the playoffs, and would rock them only in practice to test them out while there was still time for them to be tweaked. He did have XIIIs during the 97 playoffs, but they were never worn in a game. The shoe was supposed to be kept under wraps until the fall debut.
Also, as some have stated, Mike had a theme going with the XIIs and XIIIs. Both years (96-97, 97-9
Reg Season-
HOME - Wht/Blk (white socks/black armband)
AWAY - Wht/Red (white socks/red armband)
All Star-
Blk/Wht (white socks/black armband)
Playoffs
HOME - Blk/Wht (black socks/black armband)
AWAY - Blk/Red [black socks/red armband (black armband a couple of times in 9
He would switch the themes for 1 road and 1 home game each regular season. Also, he did wear a couple variations of low top XIIIs in 98 for a half here or there. Low top blk/wht and blk/blk.
I watched every Bulls game for several years and I know very well what I am talking about. There is so much misinformation on here sometimes I wonder how some of you can call yourselves Jordan fans.
Very interesting read! It's nice to see someone has done their research and there's plenty of photographic/video evidence to back your argument. Ihave a question for you myself: Would you (or anyone that reads this) happen to know why MJ wore the big socks during the 96-97 season?
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nah...Originally Posted by Tuition Aint Cheap
The TNT symbol maybe?
NT:
