Characteristics of the Jordan 5 OG Metallic 2016
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 OG Metallic SIlver 2016
One of the original four colourways released in 1989, the Air Jordan 4 Retro OG White Cement was released during the All-star Weekend in Toronto in 2016. The Air Jordan 4 Retro OG BG White Cement features a white base with black and grey cement accents. The speckled cement grey accents are on the midsole, lace collar, and heel, giving the trainer its name. The tongue on the Air Jordan 4 Retro White Cement 2016 features a red Jumpman logo while the heel features the original Nike branding as seen on the 1989 OG pair.
