Go Ducks: The Jordan 5 Retro SE Oregon (2020)
The Air Jordan 5's design was inspired by American World War II fighter planes and is visible through the shark-tooth shaped design on the trainer’s midsole. Other creative elements of the Air Jordan 5 include a translucent icy outsole, adjustable lace lock, visible Nike Air unit, moulded-ankle collar and reflective tongue. The first variations of the trainer came in leather and nubuck. "Nike Air" branding was featured on the back of the shoe's original run, while later retros displayed a Jumpman logo.
History and Timeline of the Air Jordan 5
The Air Jordan 5 is Michael Jordan's fifth signature trainer under the Nike brand. This model was first released in 1990 and designed by Tinker Hatfield, who also created shoes in the company's archive such as the Nike Air Max, Air Trainer and Mag. Hatfield is also credited with designing every signature trainer Michael Jordan played in during his professional career in the NBA since the Air Jordan 3.
The Air Jordan 5 was originally released in four colourways:
- Black-black/metallic silver
- White-grape/emerald
- White-fire red/black
- Black/fire red with Jordan's number 23 stitched on the heel (a player exclusive for the NBA star that never got released in the '90s)
Jordan 5 Retro SE Oregon 2020
As a unique take on the OG Jordan 3, these retro-style Air Jordans feature an upper fashioned out of dark pony hair that has been patterned into leopard, zebra, and tiger prints. Contrasting with the Jumpman Air logo on the back of the ankle in tan leather, the red Jumpman on the tongue matches the red eyelets. The Jordan name appears on the sole, and the word "Instinct" is inscribed on the underside of the tongue, reminding you to play on the wild side.
