Jordan 5 Retro

This suave Jordan 5 Retro features a stealthy look that is generated by its use of muted tones, while powerful flashes of color bring it added dynamism. It is built upon a rubber outsole that alternates between translucent white in the heel and forefoot and solid black below the arch and around the toe. Jordan text has been pressed into the center of the outsole, and a large Racer Blue Jumpman appears behind the see-through part in the forefoot. While black wraps up around the front of the toe, where a line of stitching has been added, a layer of Racer Blue polyurethane circumnavigates the rest of the foot to form the main part of the midsole. A second layer in black encircles the heel and extends a little way down the lateral flank, and a strip of black shark teeth work their way jaggedly across the lateral side of the forefoot, before an oblong-shaped window in the heel displays the shoe’s comfy Air cushioning.

Up top, the outer is coated in a luxurious black nubuck that forms the underlayer through the forefoot and collar, as well as the panels overlaying the toe, quarter and heel. This latter section is adorned with bright Racer Blue Jumpman embroidery, and the collar above it bulges out at the sides with bulky mismatched padding that gives added protection to the ankles. Another azure-colored Jumpman logo can be found inside the shoe on the black insole, which is surrounded by an inner lining in the same dark tone. The back of the tongue delivers more vivid color via its use of Racer Blue fabric, and an Air Jordan patch has been sewn across it.

Over the top of the foot, black laces thread through a series of molded eyelets in the same tone. A white translucent mesh can be seen behind the laces, with more of this sturdy but breathable material to be found on the shoe’s flanks. A Racer Blue toggle surrounded by clear plastic sits at the top of the laces, holding everything securely in place, and the tongue has a shiny Reflective Silver coating. A Racer Blue Jumpman has been embroidered into the center of the last feature, providing an eye-catching conclusion to this stylish Air Jordan 5.