Jordan 5 Retro

This stylish Jordan 5 Retro goes for a classic combination of black and white throughout most of the design, while sparks of rich purple give it a regal look. The first of these appears underfoot in the form of the large Jumpman visible behind the translucent part of the outsole that resides below the forefoot. Another section like this, with the same cloudy white complexion and herringbone grip patterns, has been placed under the heel, but solid pieces of black rubber fill out the center of the foot and the toe. The latter wraps up around the front of the toe, and the former has Jordan text pressed into it, with two oblong pads either side to provide further traction to the wearer. Above this lies a black midsole made of durable polyurethane whose wavy upper edge creates an interesting aesthetic around the circumference of the sneaker. This is enhanced further by the clear window in the heel that puts the Air cushioning within on show and the spiky formations of Dark Concord jagging back and forth across the lateral flank just behind the forefoot. A single triangular spike in the same deep shade of purple delivers an extra bit of contrast on the medial side to complete the shoe’s dynamic sole unit.

The upper, meanwhile, has been crafted from smooth white leather, which shapes both the base layer sloping across the forefoot and stretching up the collar and the panels layered over it. These consist of a toe cap mudguard, a heel counter with eccentrically curved edges and a quarter panel on each side of the tongue. The last has an air vent structure set into it with a white translucent finish similar to that of the outsole. This repeats over the top of the foot below the white laces, which are held in place by white TPU panels in both the quarter and collar. Each of them has four eyelets to accommodate the laces, and a toggle made using a mixture of clear and Dark Concord plastic keeps them from coming loose.

Within the sneaker, the lining, the insole and the back of the tongue are all blanketed with a plush Dark Concord material to offer soft comfort around the foot. A white Jumpman adorns the insole, and a white patch with Dark Concord Air Jordan text woven through it can be found on the underside of the tongue. On its external part, the collar bulges outwards on each side, the medial flank rising higher than the lateral one but both creating a protective formation around the ankles. Elsewhere, the front of the tongue is coated in a reflective silver material, and a bold purple Jumpman has been embroidered into its center. Another of these logos then leaps across the heel, thus rounding out this Air Jordan 5 with a lively flash of Dark Concord.