- leather-and-synthetic
- High top sneaker
- Lace closure
- Rubber outsole for traction
- Padded tongue
Released in 1997, the Air Jordan XIII has become a favorite in the Air Jordan
line. Designer Tinker Hatfield thought Jordan's movements on the court were
similar to a panther, so he used the sleek animal as an inspiration for this
Air Jordan model. Panther design elements can be seen throughout the sneaker,
but most noticeably on the sole (which resembles a paw), and with a "panther
eye" (which is a hologram that displays the number 23, the Jumpman logo, and a
basketball).