About the Jordan 5 Retro SP x OFF-WHITE Muslins (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 SP x OFF-WHITE Muslin 2020
Keeping to the traditional Air Jordan 9 branding, the University Blue colourway features a white perforated leather upper, a white outsole, and a partially white tongue. The upper portion of the tongue incorporates jet black, which continues on the shoe's eyelets, laces, insole, and heel tab. Black continues on the cushioned ankle guard, working its way down the heel and wrapping all the way to the toe, where it functions as a mudguard. University Blue accents make their appearance on the heel, where a Jumpman logo and number 23 are found. Two additional University Blue Jumpmen appear on the outsole: one on each shoe's lateral side and one etched into the trainer's bottom tread. This University Blue Jordan 9 made its debut on December 5th, 2020.
