Stepping up the whole family’s sneaker game, Jordan Brand is set to release the Air Jordan 5 Retro “Flight Suit” in a new “Blue Suede” make. The velvety shoe sees the royal blue colorway from the midsole and netting to the laces and eyelets. The shoe is then complimented by added black hits on the lining, a metallic silver tongue and a translucent rubber outsole. Reflective 3M material and Jordan branding can also be found on the tongue. These will release September 30 for $190. –HB
Jordan Brand recently unveiled a lifestyle iteration of its popular Air Jordan 5 Premium, which is reminiscent of the AJ5 model seen in the “Take Flight” Pack released earlier this year. The Air Jordan 5 has always been a classic lifestyle model, but the “Pure Platinum” Air Jordan 5 Premium takes things a step further with its quality material construction. Its woven leather side panel, enhanced ‘Flight’ tongue tag and raised Jumpman found on the tongue, as well as heel give the shoe a unique luxury aesthetic. Retailing at $400, these will be available at online and at select Jordan Brand retailers. –HB
Gone are the days where Jordan heads would have to wait years longing for the return of the iconic Nike Air logo. Jordan Brand has been listening to the masses as of late, returning old silhouettes with their true respective features and the Air Jordan 5 is next in line. The Tinker Hatfield design is inspired by World War II fighter planes as its midsole sports a teeth-like design which can be seen on the aforementioned planes. Resting atop of a visible air unit, the Air Jordan 5 is mainly recognized for its oversized tongue, which here sports reflective 3M material as per usual. –HB
Following the “Desert Storm” and “Bred” colorways of the Supreme x Air Jordan 5, we present the best colorway yet. The white iteration is the third in the installment and features an all-white base reminiscent of the “Metallic Silver” Air Jordan 5. The collaborative kick is adorned with red accents on the midsole and lace lock, while “94” comes stitched on the heel. An icy outsole completes the rendition which is sure to fly off shelves come its imminent release.
Jordan Brand continues to update classic silhouettes with brand new colorways as it introduces a “ProStars” edition of the Air Jordan 5 for Summer 2015. Inspired by the early ’90s television show, the “ProStars” 5 adopts a white leather upper and contrasting black accents on the likes of the mesh netting, eyestay and lining as a speckled gradient-adorned midsole of grey, black, Poison Green, and Infrared 23 hues highlights the look. June 6th is set for release. Read more…
Jordan Brand introduces the latest “Hornets” rendition to the Air Jordan 5 Retro silhouette. Paying homage to Michael Jordan’s Charlotte Hornets franchise, the latest rendition of the Air Jordan 5 Retro borrows the Charlotte Hornets colors as a vibrant purple-blue coating adorns the upper and laces. Adjacent grey accents along the side panel and tongue balance the aesthetic as hints of light blue decorate the “Jumpman” logo and the midsole. The Air Jordan 5 Retro “Hornets” will be available on May 2
Mashing together two notable style codes of the redesigned silhouette, the Air Jordan 5 “Bin Lab V” Custom keeps it linear. Utilizing the full elephant print upper from the Air Jordan 5 “3Lab5″ and the colorway of the premium Air Jordan 5 “Premio” BIN 23, this one of one is the best of both worlds. Jake of Dank Customs used the recently released “3Lab5″ SKU is used as the canvas, and blacked it out to mirror the BIN base. Traditional cement-colored elephant print is etched into the tongue and shark teeth, while white laces, an icy sole, and red Jumpman logos on the tongue and heel add detailing. Get a full look at this Premio “Bin Lab V” Custom below, and keep coming through Young California for everything sneakers. -Box Kev [more…]
