The Sneaker Industry's Ongoing Obsession with Nostalgia The latest shoe release from Nike, the Air Jordan 13 Retro "Wings," has generated significant buzz among sneaker enthusiasts.
However, this interest extends beyond the shoes' sleek design and high quality materials to a broader phenomenon: the industry's continued reliance on nostalgia.
The original Air Jordan 13s were released in 1997 98 during Michael Jordan's final season with the Chicago Bulls.