First worn on the court by MJ in 1984, the first Air Jordans were inspirational and controversial, earning Jordan fines for breaking the league's dress code. But more than 20 years later, Jordan AJ is the choice of athletes and style stars around the world. While every item from the Jordan brand shares stand-out features tied to the original, each new edition shines with its own unique details and designs. Nowhere is this truer than with the Air Jordan Retro 5.
Air Jordan 5s Are Ready to Soar
The Jordan Retro 5 got its start in 1990 and was inspired by World War II fighter jets. Those planes went to battle decked out with a shark-toothed smile to inspire the crews. From game-changing kicks to game-winning Jordan basketballs, the Jordan collection is built with the same goal in mind: to create gear that shows everyone just who owns the court, or the sidewalk.
The shark tooth symbol designer Tinker Hatfield included on the original Air Jordan 5 can now be found on other items in the Retro 5 collection. T-shirts, bags, track jackets, pants, and sneakers all display the same zig-zagged symbol. On sneakers and slides, it’s front-and-center on the midsole; with apparel and accessories, it could pop up anywhere. But wherever it’s spotted, one thing is clear: Retro 5 is meant for fierce competitors. Game on.
Jump for Jordan 5s
Jordan gear is known for its distinctive color palette, a mix of shades that speak to its retro vibe. Pieces like the Retro 5 Hydro slides stick to those iconic colorways. The Jordan Retro 5 Stencil T-Shirt offers up a bold image of MJ ready to dunk, and the Long Sleeve T-Shirt dares you to go further with the Jumping Man displayed on both the front and back.
