The 5/30 Jordan 5 Retro Raging Bull Red Suede
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)
This Jordan 5 was released as part of the DMP Raging Bull Pack in 2009. The shoe is composed of a bright red suede upper with black eyelets, a mostly black midsole and the numeral 23 stitched in red and black onto the heel of the sneaker. Red laces and a transparent lace toggle also appear on the front of this Jordan. On the midsole, there is an eye-catching red and white shark-tooth design. The tongue is made of reflective material and has a huge Jumpman logo stitched in black. There is also a smaller Jumpman stitched in black on the rear of the shoe. The outsole is translucent and has a red Jumpman logo underfoot.