Released November 1997
Perhaps Michael's most famous shot ever took place in Game 6 of the Finals against Utah. His final shot before retiring (a second time), his final shot for Chicago, it also proves to be the game winner, handing the team their third consecutive Championship.
 
AIR JORDAN XIII SHOE DESIGN SPECS

The Air Jordan Retro XIII basketball shoe has a EVA-backed full-grin quilted leather upper with suede trim and unique hidden lacing system. Low-profile leather wrapped Pylon™ midsole with heel and forefoot Zoom Air™ units. Midfoot carbon fiber composite plate. Solid rubber outsole with herringbone pods and Optimal Motion pattern.
 
AIR JORDAN XIII GENERAL INFORMATION

Air Jordan XIII (13)
Head Designer: Tinker Hatfield

On December 30th Jordan broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's NBA record, by scoring in double-digits for the 788th consecutive game. He also led the Bulls to their sixth NBA Championship title.

Panther paws
Hatfield kept on making original designs. The XIII's featured a nice hologram on the ankle and the design was said to be inspired by a panther. The outsole with pads like a paw and circles representing whiskers.

The hologram showed the following images;
- A basketball
- The number 23
- The jumpman logo

Two different low-top colors were also released to the public. These without the hologram.