The Air Jordan 5 Retro x Supreme Desert Camo Debut Of 2015
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 Jordan brand teamed up with Supreme in 2015 to release the Air Jordan 5 Retro silhouette in Desert Camo. The number "94" sits on the lateral heel as a nod to the year Supreme was launched. A Chips Camo upper coats the top of this sneaker including its toe top, front mudguard, padded ankle, and overlays. A white mesh side panel with the "Supreme" logo faded into it in black allows for added breathability. A Fire Red Jordan "Jumpman" logo sits beneath the white translucent outsole. The outsole is then accented with a black toe rim and arch, where the word "JORDAN" is etched.
