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Similarity to the original pairs is one huge thing that Jordanheads look for in Air Jordan retro releases. Little changes like switching ‘Nike Air’ for the Jumpman or removing reflective 3M material offers an easy way to identify the vintage of your Jays, and while the differences here are indeed tiny, you can use them to differentiate between 1998′s original Air Jordan XIII ‘Playoffs’ and the 2010 retro drop. First up, you’ll notice that the toebox on the new joints is a big longer and shorter than the original, a change that’ll probably find just as many supporters as complaints. The outsole jewel is somewhat greener than the original which should provide an easy spot, but we’re very happy to report that the overall construction is equally solid and the leathers just as rich. Keep reading to check out more Kenlu shots comparing the 1998 and 2010 AJ13 ‘Playoffs’ and grab the 2011 retro now on eBay.
49 Responses to “Air Jordan XIII ‘Playoffs’ – 1998 OG vs. 2010 Retro – Comparison”
December 6th, 2010 at 7:05 pm
im gettin 2 pairs these are fire !!!
December 6th, 2010 at 7:08 pm
I need more money
December 6th, 2010 at 7:09 pm
only diff is the bottoms
December 6th, 2010 at 7:11 pm
OG have better shape to them
December 6th, 2010 at 7:19 pm
about time the gave us quality for the dollars we spend,i think one of the worst quality jordans are the citrus 7's because the shoe looked good at first then the suede turned from black to ashy ass grey.the need to rerelease those with pitch black suede
December 6th, 2010 at 7:22 pm
is it just me or does the back tail on the new retros look as if its touching the suede sole? its a small detail but it bothers me…ive been in the game for years and that seems too close..
December 6th, 2010 at 7:23 pm
nice, these are a must have. boo-yah!
December 6th, 2010 at 7:29 pm
What ever happen to all the 2011 retros coming in the cement print box?
December 6th, 2010 at 7:38 pm
Told that boy the OGz had a Yellow circle!!!! Seein' is believing!
December 6th, 2010 at 7:40 pm
Not too many changes besides the silver not being on the sole.. but that doesn't bother me.. this is the closest 13 to retro that is pretty much identical to the OG… These will be copped.
December 6th, 2010 at 7:51 pm
I don't see any huge differences, I might cop!
December 6th, 2010 at 7:56 pm
Let the hype begin
December 6th, 2010 at 7:57 pm
dang i want those but im glad i got the flints cuz i needed some blue jays and i have a ton of black and red jays anyways but dang the only difference i see so far is the grey on the OG aint on the 2010
December 6th, 2010 at 8:01 pm
i dont really see a difference besides the hologram and material quality
December 6th, 2010 at 8:02 pm
These are a February 26, 2011 release not a 2010
December 6th, 2010 at 8:03 pm
Very nice.
December 6th, 2010 at 8:11 pm
Nothing like a good Og pair of XIII unlike the other comaprison of the flints
Both look very alike, Copped!
December 6th, 2010 at 8:16 pm
ugly as fuck both of dem
December 6th, 2010 at 8:33 pm
I think that was specific only to the Cement III's, similar to the OG I box that comes with the "Banned" I's, though it has been floating around new boxes are coming in 2011 they probably will happen Q2 and a new design.
December 6th, 2010 at 8:38 pm
@ RETRO KID.
Im Glad YOu DOnt Like Them
NOw YOur One less PersOn iHave TO WOrry AbOut NOT Standinq In Line
Better Chance FOr Me TOO COP.
Ill Be ROkcinq These While YOu Say "Damnn iShOulda GOt ThOse ShOes"
Man iThink iNeed Like 4 JObs TO Be Able TO Pay FOr All These J's
December 6th, 2010 at 8:40 pm
thanks captain obvious.
December 6th, 2010 at 8:49 pm
whatchu talking about, the material quality looks par.
December 6th, 2010 at 8:57 pm
they didnt show the medial side of the shoe… because thats where you CAN see the differences. LOOK at the difference of the inner panel on the og and the 2010 in the back compared to the sole, easy half inch higher on the og's. Other then that they are pretty damn close. Much better quality then the cool greys. (then again all the 11's since the cdp have been pieces of shit compared to the 2001's)
December 6th, 2010 at 8:58 pm
Although I support what you say, you look ignorant with the partial caps and using the number 4 for the word for. Please if you're going to make a good point look like you are older than 6.
December 6th, 2010 at 9:03 pm
LOL im laughing at the way you type. It's 2010 homie why the hell are you typing like that. . .well unless you're a 10 yr old child hAhahAhaHHa
December 6th, 2010 at 9:10 pm
grass cutting shoes
December 6th, 2010 at 9:59 pm
The cement III's don't come in that box either.
December 6th, 2010 at 10:18 pm
lmao if i saw u cutting grass with these i'll cut you jk
December 6th, 2010 at 10:19 pm
the shape in the OGs in the 2nd pic are sexy… i dont like the shape of these new jays
December 6th, 2010 at 10:42 pm
My Bad BrO Is Just That iGOt Used TO Typinq Like This. Im 17 Nd Yea iGuess Its Childish Writtinq But iGuess iJust Feel COmfOrtable DOinq It Like This Plus Im DOinq It By PhOne SO iType Like iTxt.
December 6th, 2010 at 10:50 pm
I just got the infrared pack so I got no money left I need some money So I can get the altitude and these
By the way I bought the infrared pack from foot locker and I paid 280 for that's a good deal they were on sale I'm really happy
December 6th, 2010 at 11:24 pm
I'm definitely coppin these…the OG shape is better tho.
December 7th, 2010 at 12:12 am
haha at least someone can take a joke
December 7th, 2010 at 6:15 am
dam i cant stop looking at this page lol…
im thinking 2 pairs…
then stackem next to the og pair…
December 7th, 2010 at 6:35 am
oh but they do
December 7th, 2010 at 8:17 am
YESSIR!
December 7th, 2010 at 10:16 am
They actually do
December 7th, 2010 at 12:53 pm
i already got mine from marqueesole.com… the quality is awesome. it worths every dollar
December 7th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
Dam, JB needs to start a loyalty rewards point program or have a credit card or something..Will trade kidney for well done retros. Please & Thank you.
December 7th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
nt really da cuality is da only diferance in ma opinion…..
December 7th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
just can't get excited for jordans anymore, especially when 17 year olds are. man i was copping jordans when you were still crapping your pants, now that you clowns support these pieces of garbage and line up for em they became standard to produce an inferior product..on to the next one, jordans have been lame for years
December 7th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
Fresh….
They should make a "Playoff Package" with the Playoff 13's and the Playoff 12's to make it more exciting… What ya'll think?
December 7th, 2010 at 10:05 pm
I can't wait to get these, I think they one of the best 13's eva, if not the best
December 7th, 2010 at 10:48 pm
that would be tight and they came out around the nba playoffs
December 7th, 2010 at 11:29 pm
Dummy smh
December 8th, 2010 at 3:39 am
Yet they have a comparison for these already but they don't EVEN have a comparison between the OG White/red XIII's and the one's coming out pretty soon? SMH
December 8th, 2010 at 7:20 am
With that longer toebox 2010 Retros looks more like flippers
December 10th, 2010 at 8:57 am
Lol, he apologized…
December 17th, 2010 at 11:33 pm
Kinda sad, Sneaker Dave has a comparison video up between the white/red air jordan XIII before sneakernews.