Overview of the 2000 Jordan 5 Retro Fire Red Sneakers
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 Air Jordan 5 Retro Fire Red sneaker was released on January 1, 2000. These retro Jordans brought back the OG Fired Red colourway exactly 10 years after it debuted. The design for the 2000 Jordan 5 Retro Fire Red sneakers was mostly unchanged from the original version. These Bulls-inspired sneakers feature a white, leather upper with Fire Red featured on the collar lining, Jumpman logo, lace lock, and Nike Air branding on the back. The Jordan 5 Retro Fire Red upper also features the signature venting inserts on the sidewalls. The tongue on these white black and red Jordans features a reflective finish. These 2000 retro Jordans sneakers are also fitted with a black midsole featuring an Air unit and Fire Red shark tooth accents.