The Air Jordan 13 has been my most neglected retro. Believe it or not, I don’t have a single AJ13 in rotation at the moment, but I plan to change that in about a week. Appropriately, what is arguably the most iconic version of the classic silhouette drops on March 13. This is one you almost have to pay attention to and you might need to hustle to get a pair. Let’s talk sneakers.
Key Facts at a Glance
| Category | Details |
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Full Name |
Air Jordan 13 Retro ‘Chicago’ |
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Style Code |
414571-102 (men’s); DJ3003-102 (GS) |
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Colorway |
White/Black/True Red |
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Release Date |
March 13, 2026 |
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Retail Price |
$215 (men’s), $160 (GS), $100 (PS), $85 (TD) |
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Sizes Available |
Full family sizing |
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Where to Buy |
Nike SNKRS, Foot Locker, Finish Line, JD Sports, select retailers |
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Previous Releases |
1998 (OG), 2010, 2017 |
Why This Drop Matters
This is only the fourth time this colorway has ever released — 1998, 2010, 2017, and now 2026. Nine years between retros is rare restraint from Jordan Brand, and it’s part of what keeps the Chicago feeling earned rather than recycled.
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The original dropped during MJ’s final Bulls campaign, later immortalized as “The Last Dance.” A game-worn pair from the ’98 Finals sold for $2.2 million at Sotheby’s. For more on how the 2026 version compares to the OG, check the 1998 vs. 2026 breakdown.
Where to Buy the AJ13 ‘Chicago’
Expect a wide release across Nike SNKRS, Foot Locker, Finish Line, JD Sports, Champs, Hibbett, and local boutiques. Full family sizing is in play. At $215 for men’s, it sits at the standard premium for a modern Jordan retro. The Sneaker News release calendar has every upcoming March drop mapped out.
Should You Buy the AJ13 ‘Chicago?’
At retail, this is about as close to a must-buy as the Jordan 13 line offers. Four releases in 28 years, plus the Last Dance connection — that’s cultural weight most retros can’t match. The Air Jordan 13 ‘Del Sol’ was a solid everyday option, but the Chicago sits on a different level.
NPR’s analysis of the 2026 sneaker landscape paints a tough picture for flippers, but a shoe with this history has a better shot at holding value than most. Buy it to wear it.