Jordan 5 Retro

The black and white color scheme of this Jordan 5 Retro brings about a number of smart contrasts across its collection of performance features. The first of these is its rubber outsole, part of which is tinged with an icy blue translucent finish. This complexion occurs on the heel and forefoot, both of which have herringbone grip lines to supply excellent traction to the wearer. A black Jumpman can be seen behind the forefoot segment, and further black sections cover the middle of the outsole and the toe cap, the former containing debossed Jordan lettering. The white polyurethane midsole is decorated with a band of black stitching in a groove around the toe and a jagged shark-tooth design whose black surface is speckled with tiny flecks of white that have earned the shoe its nickname: Oreo. A pocket of Air can be seen through a clear window in the heel, its springy cushioning properties offering the wearer softness with every step.

On the upper, black suede overlays envelop the toe and heel, and more of this luxurious material extends through the middle of the shoe and up the collar. Further suede overlays on the flanks have white mesh inserts that allow aeration down the sides of the foot, and another latticework panel is visible behind the black laces. Molded TPU eyelets have been placed along the top of both sidewalls and up the front of the collar to provide secure holes for the laces to pass through. These are also shaded black, while a clear plastic toggle ensures that they stay where they are, no matter how the wearer moves.

The back of the tongue, which has a black Air Jordan patch sewn into it, and the inner lining are both coated in a plush white material that helps soften things around the ankle. Extra protection is then provided by the padded lumps that bulge out on each side of the collar, giving it an irregular shape from one sidewall to the other. A white Jumpman stands out brightly atop the black insole, before another two of these lively logos put the finishing touches on the sneaker. One has been woven into the center of the heel overlay in elegant white thread, and the other shows up in Cool Grey embroidery on the front of the puffy tongue, thus completing this stealthy Air Jordan 5.