Air Jordan 13 Chicago Returns March 13, 2026 in True Red

Air Jordan 13 "Chicago" is set to drop in mid March 2026 via Nike SNKRS and select retailers, with most outlets listing a $215 retail for men’s sizes and style code 414571-102. Sneaker News’ Mario Briguglio reported "Official images of the Air Jordan 13 ‘Chicago’ have now surfaced, giving a closer look at the March 13th release," while retailer pages and raffle trackers also place the pair on SNKRS and in stores.

Reports split on the exact calendar date. Sneaker News and a Facebook announcement both state March 13, 2026; a Facebook post reads: "True Red” Air Jordan 13 OG will be RETURNING on March 13, 2026." Other trackers and aggregators list March 14, 2026, with House of Heat headlining "Drops 14 Mar 2026" and Sole Retriever naming March 13 in one entry and March 14 in another. The variance means listed launch windows span March 13 to March 14 across Nike SNKRS and Tier 0 and Tier 1 retailers.

Design details return to the OG formula: a tumbled white leather upper, vibrant True Red suede across the mudguard and heel, and a black tongue, liner, and outsole. Sneaktorious captures the look precisely: "The bold True Red suede across the mudguard and heel contrasts perfectly against the tumbled white leather upper, while the signature holographic ankle jewel and panther-inspired outsole round out the silhouette’s signature DNA." Those holographic ankle jewels and the panther-inspired "Black Cat" outsole remain hallmarks of the 13 silhouette.

Sizing and SKU notes are explicit and varied. Sole Retriever lists full-family SKUs and prices: $215 • 414571-102 for men, $165 • DJ3003-102 for grade school, $100 • DJ3005-102 for preschool, and $85 • DJ3004-102 for toddler. Mario Briguglio wrote "Pricing is set at $215 for adults and $160 for grade school sizing," while House of Heat shows "Retail $200" on its product header. Grade school pricing appears as either $160 or $165 depending on the listing.

Distribution is expected across Nike SNKRS and "select retailers" with House of Heat specifically calling out Foot Locker, JD Sports, and local boutiques as likely stockists. Mario Briguglio cautions that "expectations remain uncertain. While some recent retros have seen wider distribution, the Air Jordan 13 typically releases in more limited quantities compared to other flagship models. That could make this drop more selective." Sole Retriever encourages using its mobile app for real-time updates and raffle tracking ahead of release.

The colorway’s provenance amplifies demand: the "Chicago" AJ13 debuted in 1998 and was last retroed in 2017, a lineage Sneaktorious summarizes as "worn by Michael Jordan during his legendary final championship run with the Bulls." Sneaktorious adds editorial heat, advising "If you only pick up one pair of Jordans this March, this should be at the absolute top of your list."

This mid March return reunites one of the model’s core colorways with a full-family size run and conflicting but corroborated retail details. Expect heavy demand, multiple retail windows on SNKRS and Tier 0 and Tier 1 sellers, and SKU 414571-102 to be the primary men’s identifier for the True Red OG.