The Air Jordan 13 'Court Purple' is the best usage of that specific colorway in the Jordan Brand family. The Los Angeles Lakers-like hue fits perfectly on the AJ13 silhouette — even better than it looks on the Air Jordan 4 'Lakers.'
When this one dropped in 2022, it didn't get the proper shine, but there are pairs still available on the resell market. Let's talk sneakers.
| Detail | Specs |
|---|---|
Model |
Air Jordan 13 Retro 'Court Purple' |
Style Code |
DJ5982-015 |
Colorway |
Black / White / Court Purple |
Release Date |
January 8, 2022 |
Original Retail |
$190 (Men's) / $140 (GS) / $80 (PS) / $60 (TD) |
Designer |
Tinker Hatfield |
Current Status |
Resale only |
Resale Range |
Roughly $98-$401 over the past 12 months (StockX) |
Where Can You Buy Air Jordan 13 'Court Purple'?
The Air Jordan 13 'Court Purple' (DJ5982-015) is resale only at this point. Pairs are still moving through StockX and GOAT, with a 12-month range running from about $98 to $401 depending on size and condition.
What Makes This Retro Stand Out?
This one borrows blocking from the iconic AJ13 'Bred', but swaps Varsity Red for Court Purple suede. The result is a darker, Lakers-coded spin on a proven formula — black tumbled leather toe, reflective dimpled mesh side panels, and Court Purple suede running along the heel and into the sculpted midsole pods.
The classic cat-eye hologram still sits on the lateral ankle, the carbon-fiber shank is still exposed under the midfoot, and Zoom Air in the heel and forefoot keeps it as one of the more comfortable retros to actually hoop in.
Why Does It Still Matter?
Court Purple is one of Jordan Brand's staple non-team colors, and the AJ13 silhouette wears it better than most. It's a clean way into a 13 without going back to the same OG He Got Game or Bred lanes, and the suede waves give it a premium feel that some other non-OG 13s lack.
Should You Buy the Air Jordan 13 'Court Purple' (2022)?
If you already have a Bred 13 and want a second 13 with a different color story, this is the easy pick. Pairs are still available at or near retail in some sizes, which makes this one of the smarter non-OG AJ13 plays on the resale market right now.
If you're a 13s collector chasing Lakers-coded pairs, the Court Purple slots in alongside the 2019 'Lakers' 13 as a darker, more wearable take on the same Western Conference palette.
