Air Jordan 13 'Bred' Evergreen Grail, 100 Percent Chicago: Where to Buy Now
Find me an Air Jordan sneaker that is more Chicago than the AJ13 'Bred.' You can pull the AJ10 Chicago or even the He Got Game 10s or even the OG AJ1. But none of those are definitively more Chi-Town than the Bred 13s. The color scheme and the unquestionable NBA Finals history attached to this sneaker and colorway carries the most weight. Let's talk sneakers.
Key Facts at a Glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
Model | Air Jordan 13 "Bred" |
Original Release | June 1998 ($150, style 136002-062) |
Key Retros | 2004, 2013 (414571-010), 2017 (414571-004) |
Most Recent Retro | August 19, 2017 - $190 |
2017 Colorway | Black/True Red-White |
Designer | Tinker Hatfield |
Signature Details | Green hologram "cat's eye," Zoom Air, panther-paw outsole |
Historical Significance | Worn by MJ in 1998 NBA Finals en route to sixth title |
Record Sale | $2.2M game-worn pair at Sotheby's (2023) |
Current Resale Range | ~$146–$742 (StockX); $300–$4,000+ for rare sizes |
2027 Retro Status | Rumored, not officially confirmed |
Where Can You Buy the Air Jordan 13 'Bred'?
With the last retail release back in 2017, StockX, GOAT, and Flight Club are your only real options. The 2017 retro (style code 414571-004) trades in a wide range - roughly $146 on the low end for smaller sizes to $742 for larger or deadstock pairs, with an average sale price of about $311.
Rare sizes and truly deadstock pairs can push into the $4,000 range, but those are outliers. For most sizes, expect to pay somewhere between $300 and $500 for a clean pair.
What Makes the Bred Stand Out?
Tinker Hatfield built the 13 around MJ's 'Black Cat' nickname, and the Bred is the purest version of that idea. Black tumbled leather on the toe and lower panels, 3M reflective ballistic mesh across the side panels, and True Red suede wrapping the midsole and heel - it's stealth and swagger in one package.
The green hologram "cat's eye" near the heel and the panther-paw outsole aren't decorative touches. They're the whole design concept. Zoom Air cushioning and a carbon-fiber shank plate round out one of the most comfortable Jordans ever made.
Why Does It Still Matter?
If a signed sneaker goes for $2.2 million, that tells you everything about how iconic this one is in the sneaker universe. The pair in question - a game-worn, signed Bred 13 from Game 2 of the 1998 NBA Finals - set the record for the most valuable game-worn sneaker in auction history when it sold at Sotheby's in 2023.
That's the weight this colorway carries. MJ wore them during the Last Dance championship run, and 25-plus years later the 2017 retro still trades at a 71% premium over its $190 retail price.
Should You Buy the Air Jordan 13 'Bred'?
Wait for the rumored 2027 retro if you can - otherwise the 2017 version is still the buy. Nothing is officially confirmed by Jordan Brand yet, but the typical retro cycle lines up with 2027 speculation, and a $190-ish retail pair would beat paying $300+ on resale.
If you can't wait, the 2017 retro (414571-004) is the sweet spot. The 3M mesh, red suede, and full-family sizing make it the best-executed version of the colorway to date.
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This story was originally published April 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM.