The Air Jordan 13 were released in 1997. This model was designed by Tinker Hatfield and were known for its cushioning along with allowing one's feet to breathe while wearing them. They were re-released in 2005, which coincided with the release of the Air Jordan Shoes. These were the last retros wore as a Chicago Bull. The inspiration for the XIIIs were based on the Black Panther, If you look at the bottoms, the sole looks like the pads on a panthers paw. Also the sides on the upper are pitted just like a panthers cheeks from its whiskers and the hologram on the back of the shoes imitating a panthers eyes in the dark when light is shined at them.