The Air Jordan 13 “Midnight Navy” Appears With Gum Soles

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Air Jordan 13 "Midnight Navy" | Nike

The amber-colored, somewhat see-through rubber outsoles are commonly associated with laid-back urban attire. Think of gum soles, and memories of certain Air Force 1s paired with denim or bottoms might spring to mind. But Michael Jordan himself championed the gum sole aesthetic initially seen on the Air Jordan 11 IE Low way back in 1996. So, why hasn’t this feature made more frequent appearances on Jordan Retros?

Enter the Air Jordan 13, the shoe that shares the distinction of being one of the final Air Jordans worn by Michael Jordan while donning a Chicago Bulls jersey. The high-cut, leather-clad, heavily cushioned sneaker isn’t quite suited for current basketball play, which is why Jordan Brand is presenting this model as a clear-cut choice for off-court relaxation.

Here we witness the introduction of the gum sole on the Air Jordan 13, a truly uncommon addition to the silhouette inspired by the sleek black feline. The upper elegantly marries with the amber-hued sole, featuring a luxurious white leather and rich Midnight Navy suede for a launch that invites minimal critique.

If you’re looking to revitalize your Air Jordan lineup for the upcoming academic year, the Air Jordan 13 “Midnight Navy” is a solid option, set to hit shelves on August 10th in various sizes for the entire family. These will be available on Nike.com, Foot Locker, Champs, JD Sports, and numerous other outlets, so there’s no need to exert excessive effort in securing a pair.

To explore other upcoming releases hitting stores the following month, visit our Sneakers page.


Air Jordan 13 “Midnight Navy”

SKU: 414571-140

RETAIL PRICE: $200

RELEASE DATE: AUG 10, 2024

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    Jordan Tatum 3 “Zen”

    SKU: FZ6598-001

    RETAIL PRICE: $125

    RELEASE DATE: Nov 14, 2024

    Jordan Tatum 3 “Zen” (Images via: Nike)

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    Notre x Vans Rowley XLT “Linen”

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    Style #: VN000D1GDPB1
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    Notre x Vans Rowley XLT “Linen” VN000D1GDPB1 (Images via: @oscar_castillo/Instagram)

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