Metallic Appears on the Air Jordan 5 Retro in 2007
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 Retro Metallic colourway released to the Air Jordan 5 silhouette in 2007. A black upper takes control of the colour scheme on this release, coating the toe top, mudguard, laces, heel, and ankle guard. A translucent mesh side panel creates a breathable pattern on the sides that matches the translucent outsole that coats the bottom of the shoe. A 3M Metallic Silver colour coats the tongue as well as the number 23 on the lateral heel and the shark tooth etching on the midsole. A black Jordan Jumpman logo sits underneath the translucent tread on the outsole, and a black block of colour coats the arch. The primarily black Metallic AJ5 sneaker debuted to eager sneakerheads across the nation on January 20, 2007.