Jordan 5 Retro Low Wings Class of 2020–2021 Design
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 Low Wings Class Of 2020-21
The Jordan 5 Retro Wings Class of 2020–2021 was released on 14 May 2021, in honour of the graduating class. It features a black, metallic gold, and icy blue colourway. The upper is made of textile and nubuck leather. It's all black 21 embroidered in metallic gold on the side of the heel. On the other trainer, there is a metallic gold 20. A metallic gold stamp that resembles a diploma seal is on the insoles. Other splashes of gold are on the shark teeth, air units, and the Jumpman logo on the tongue. The translucent outsoles are in icy blue with a black and gold feathered graphic pattern. Other design characteristics include lace locks, polyurethane midsoles, and 3M reflective material on the tongue. There is a graduation tassel attached to the shoelaces as well.
