Jordan 5 Retro

Elegance has been combined with dynamic flair on this Jordan 5 Retro to create a captivating sneaker. Its outsole provides a solid base through the use of translucent white sections with herringbone grip lines beneath the heel and forefoot and opaque black rubber below the arch of the foot. The last segment has Nike lettering debossed into it and two oblong-shaped pads either side for added traction, and the forefoot contains a Fire Red Jumpman behind its see-through rubber covering.

The toe is capped with black rubber that extends up over the front of the foot. Behind it, the dual-layered polyurethane midsole reaches away towards the heel, once again in black, clear windows uncovering the bouncy Air cushioning stored there for the wearer’s comfort. A white triangle marks the medial side just behind the forefoot, while a more extensive line of jagged Fire Red shark teeth appears on the opposite flank, giving it the characteristic AJ5 aesthetic.

The upper is made from premium True White leather, the underlayer showing up across the forefoot and around the collar, and the overlays on the toe, quarter and heel. These are all held together with intricate lines of stitching that are often doubled up. However, single bands of white thread delineate the mesh panels set into the flanks and the TPU eyelets that appear along the top edge of the quarter. Once again decorated in True White tones, they accommodate laces of the same colour that are held firmly at the top by a plastic toggle with a clear outer part and a Fire Red inner piece.

More white mesh lies over the top of the foot at the base of the tongue, bringing additional breathability to the shoe, before the feature’s top half switches to a Metallic Silver reflective material. A Fire Red Jumpman logo overlies its centre, and the same vibrant tone can be seen along the edges of the tongue and the bulky collar. Bulbous white pads stick out over each ankle, the medial side rising a little higher than the lateral one; both delivering extra protection to the wearer.

The inner walls and the back of the tongue are coated in soft Fire Red fabric, the latter hosting a white Air Jordan patch. Meanwhile, the sockliner is black and has white Nike Air text shining out from its surface. Back on the outer, the heel counter has been embroidered with Nike Air branding in a concluding flash of vivid Fire Red that rounds out the sneaker with an eye-catching flourish.