NIKE launched Air Jordan XIII retro the re-engraved version in 2005 ,the version used white / blue color as the same of 2000.this versin is recognized as one of the most worthy collection .
Ankle Support: This pair of air jordan retro 13 ankle uses fine material, large thick tongue coats to the whole ankle, so the ankle support is very good.13 generations is a high-top, but still be the possibility of sprained . the main reasons is the outer support of soles for the feet is not enough. for example, some good shoes will use some material in the back (such as TPU )to strengthening the lateral support, but in my view , Jordan 13 retro is still exist some weaknesses in lateral movement.
Traction: Because the foot use the Panthers as design concept ,and we also mentioned that is a body mechanics in the nike to make the force balance, plus nike hard rubber outsole and fish bone pattern line to make the Traction as good as expected.
Comfort: Because of the ankle with the foot have the fine material, the insole is very comfortable too, so the overall look not bad! Unfortunatel it’s not popular design , so the toes still not so comfortable with you when your toes very near to the toe , and the toe was a bit narrow that my little finger cannot feel comfortable too. The other is when I encountered the shoelaces, I feel part of breathable mesh under the tongue, the material is too “rigid” and not obedient to tie shoelaces at the time , because it maked lace holes have some gap between each hole were not completely fit with the instep.
Responsiveness:the split zoom air cushion in sole need to talk more, 3 / 4 length carbon fiber and stable films, just made me steal laugh from ear to ear when running and jumping at the side of the warm-up,added these into a pair of shoes, the feeling is like a Ferrari sports car cornering! But I wanted to talk about another part was AJ13 retro insole (I do not know the original is using the same material or not), I checked in Shoesmake HOME, a species known as EVA.there has a more comfortable and the reactive also good!This is probably the best insole I had never wore! and it’s not feel too soft and too hard and elastic right When i wore, but also very “smart smart”, the reaction force almost no hysteresis, and Feedback is very comfortable.
Durability: To tell the truth I did not spend much time to test, it just feels as the same as the other shoes of nike. of course ,compared with adidas that hvae a good fame it’s very common on this accept, but the transparent circular totem on rear foot must to be worn..
Weight: compared with light weight shoes I feel a bit heavy, but not heave and people can accept .that is still lighter than the same size.
Overall: 9 points. in my view ,air jordan retro 13 shoes as a small forward shoe, ankle coating, suspension, stability, grip levels are above ,the response performance is excellent , although it is seven years ago, but is still good in today , except for some flaws apart, is still a good pair of shoes.