The Luxurious-Looking Air Jordan 5 Retro Premium Bordeaux 2017
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)
The rich burgundy Bordeaux colourway made its way to the Air Jordan 5 Retro silhouette in a Premium luxury design. A quilted Vachetta leather is featured on the lining and the footbed. Bordeaux covers the entirety of the upper from the toe top and mesh side panels to the heel overlays, padded ankle, eyelets, laces, and tongue. Even the lace lock and the tongue's Jordan Jumpman logo are coated in Bordeaux. A Bordeaux midsole integrates a translucent window that houses a Zoom Air insert for added cushion and stability. Bordeaux continues down to the bottom of the arch, where a Jordan logo and Jumpman emblem can be found. The rest of the outer sole is coated in an icy white translucent tread on the toe and heel.
