The Style of the Jordan 1 Retro High OG Royal Toe
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 5 Retro Bel Air was inspired by the sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air." It incorporates colours from the title card palette into its colourway. The sneakers feature a cool grey leather upper, purple midsoles, and a blue, pink, and green lining. One Jumpman logo on the backs of the shoes is green and the other is pink. A pink and green graffiti-style "23" is on the side of the heel. There is also a blue and green speckled shark tooth graphic at the middle of the midsole. Hits of green appear again at the outsole's toe and heel. Nike Air units provide responsive cushioning in the heel and forefoot. For traction, the shoes rely on a herringbone pattern on the forefoot and heel. These sneakers were released in 2013, nearly two decades after the last episode of the sitcom.
