Air Jordan 13 'Flint' - Navy, Reflective Mesh, College Basketball Legend: Release Date and Where to Buy

The Air Jordan 13 "Flint" is one of those colorways that never loses its cool. The navy, white, and flint grey color blocking on the panther-inspired silhouette gives it a clean, versatile look that works with just about anything.

Where Can You Buy the Air Jordan 13 'Flint' on Release Day?

Nike SNKRS, Foot Locker, Finish Line, Dick's, and Hibbett all need to be set up before August 1 - wide distribution means multiple entry points but this colorway always sells through. The 2026 Flint drops August 1 at $215 retail in full-family sizing across Nike SNKRS and every major Jordan Brand retailer simultaneously, which gives buyers more options than a SNKRS-exclusive drop while still requiring preparation.

Have all accounts loaded and payment info ready before August 1. The style code is IW3808-400 - get that into your SNKRS alerts and retailer app notifications now. The drop date has already been pushed back multiple times from earlier June targets, which means anticipation has been building longer than usual. A Flint 13 release with this much runway and wide distribution will still sell through quickly - come ready across every platform.

What Makes the Air Jordan 13 'Flint' Stand Out?

The reflective 3M woven into the navy mesh side panels is the detail that makes the Flint special - it's what the 2010 retro famously dropped and what the 2020 and 2026 versions brought back, and its presence is the clearest signal of OG-faithful construction. The 2010 Black Friday retro left that reflective mesh off, and collectors called it out immediately. Every version since has understood that the 3M is the Flint - not just a material upgrade, but the element that separates an OG-faithful pair from a color-accurate but spiritually incorrect one.

The rest of the colorway earns that standard. White tumbled leather on the toe and tongue, Flint Grey suede wrapping the mudguard and midsole, Carolina Blue Jumpman on the tongue, the AJ13's cat-eye hologram on the outsole, and visible Air cushioning - all of it combining in a colorway that MJ never actually wore in an NBA game. That absence is what gave college basketball permission to claim the Flint as its own, and players from Mike Bibby to others at Jordan-backed programs made it one of the most recognizable non-Bulls Jordans in history.

Is the Air Jordan 13 'Flint' Worth Buying?

Yes - an OG-faithful Flint 13 with reflective 3M restored at $215 retail is worth buying for any serious Jordan 13 collector. The 2020 retro retailed at $190 and currently trades mid-$200s to mid-$300s on StockX for common sizes, with a 12-month range stretching to $479 in rare sizes. That data tells you exactly where the 2026 version will settle once retail closes - above box price, with the gap growing as pairs dry up.

The 2026 retro is being described as the most OG-faithful Flint since the 2020 version, and the $215 retail is the most accessible price this shoe will ever be. For collectors who missed 2020 or want a fresh pair without aging concerns, August 1 is the window. Miss retail and you're paying the resale premium the 2020 data already mapped out for you.

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This story was originally published June 1, 2026 at 12:38 PM.