Nike has finally put the Air Jordan 13 “Flint” on its site, and that means the long-awaited retro is officially in view ahead of next week’s drop.
The colorway has always had its own lane in the Air Jordan 13 lineup. Michael Jordan wore the shoe throughout most of the “Last Dance” with the Chicago Bulls, but the “Flint” stood apart from the original releases because it was the only OG pair that didn’t lean on Bulls colors.
This return is set for 10:00 a.m. ET on Saturday, August 1. The retro will be available through the Nike SNKRS app, Foot Locker, Champs Sports, and Hibbett's.
Sizing will run across the full family. Adult pairs are priced at $230, Big Kid at $165, Little Kid at $105, and Toddler at $90. For anyone looking beyond retail, resale platforms like StockX and GOAT could also be in play.
The good news for purists: this version stays close to the original. The shoe comes dressed in a Navy quilted overlay, White tumbled leather, and Flint Grey midsoles.
The details are what make the “Flint” pop. The Jumpman logo returns in University Blue, the green Holographic Jordan branding is back, and the panther paw outsole brings the whole palette together.
That design language goes back to Tinker Hatfield, who built the Air Jordan 13 around Jordan’s “Black Cat” nickname. The outsole and holographic touches were meant to echo Jordan’s cat-like reflexes.
It also remains one of the more functional classics in the Jordan line. Air Zoom cushioning sits inside the foam midsole, giving the shoe a quick-off-the-ground feel, while the silhouette still works as a wear-everywhere sneaker.
The “Flint” has a bit of history behind it, too. Jordan originally planned to wear it in the 1998 NBA All-Star Game, but with players in their team uniforms, he switched to the “Playoffs” colorway instead. The Air Jordan 13 “Flint” still made its debut on February 14, 1998.
This upcoming release will mark the fifth time the colorway has returned, following drops in 1998, 2005, 2010, 2020, and 2026. Even though Jordan has called the Air Jordan 13 one of his favorite sneakers, he never wore the “Flint” during his career, including his time with the Washington Wizards. Still, several college and NBA legends did make hoops history in the pair.
Historically, the Air Jordan 13 “Flint” has moved well on release day. But with plenty of classic Air Jordan models lingering on shelves, a sellout is no longer a sure thing. Based on the resale market, though, this looks like a pair most people who want it should be able to get.
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