Michael Jordan's creative dexterity and stealth put his opponents on edge and threw them off balance, earning him the infamous nickname "Black Cat". Throughout the 1997-98 season Jordan consistently outmaneuvered his rivals with a remarkable deftness all his own.
Appropriately inspired by a panther's predatory nature, Tinker harnessed its tenacity to create the Air Jordan XIII. The shoe featured an unconventional holographic eye and an outsole resembling a panther paw. The AJ XIII also featured innovations like a carbon fiber plate and Zoom Air, to give players the agility of a cat.
~ https://www.jordan.com/collection/air-jordan-13
Original Release - 1997 ($150)
Designer - Tinker Hatfield