Experience the Retro Styling of the Air Jordan 5 Oreo
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)
Air Jordan 5 Oreo
Retro looks are hot subsets within the trainer world, and the rerelease of the Air Jordan 5 Oreo model is simply one shoe that continued this trend. Included with Air Jordan 5 2021 releases, this silhouette brought back a classic 2013 colour scheme with a unique twist. These Air Jordan black and white shoes feature leather uppers in a dark tint merging with speckles of white around the midsole. The effect mirrors the classic biscuit from which the Air Jordan 5 Oreo model takes its name. Branding that you expect from Nike is present here, as well. Both the tongue and the back of the ankle support show the classic Nike "Jumpman" logo and "Air Jordan" lettering is visible on the inside of the tongue to complete the look.