The Air Jordan 5 was released in 1990 and
once again featured innovative and creative designs and features. New
Coach, Higher Hopes? Phil Jackson replaced Doug Collins as head coach
of the Bulls in the 1989-90 season. This year was the best record how
the Bulls since Jordan joined the team as well as a franchise best
record at 55-27. Jordan also hit his personal best when he hit 69
points again Cleveland. Jordan also hit 92 three-pointers compared to
only 68 in all of the prior seasons combined! Jordan again took home the
scoring title, All-Star, First Team, and All-Defense. High Flying
Design The Air Jordan 5
featured a unique style cooked up by Tinker Hatfield. The Air Jordan 5
was inspired by the WW2 Mustang fighter plane. The most obvious
component the inspiration is the shark teeth shapes on the midsole of
the shoe. The Air Jordan 5 also was the first Jordan shoe to have a
clear sole.
This not only added a nice look to the Air Jordan 5, but provided
far better traction. The Air Jordan 5 also featured an iridescent
reflective tongue and lacelocks. Yellow Soles Assist Retro Sales
Although the Air Jordan 5 would sell just fine on its own, the fact
that the shoes had clear rubber soles helped convince many Jordan
collectors to buy a retro pair. The Air Jordan 5 soles would turn yellow
over time and almost amber. The Jordan 5 is not alone with the yellow
sole blues the Jordan 6,
Jordan 11, and Jordan 16 all had major portions of the soles made of
clear rubber.The Air Jordan 5 was retroed in late 1999 in
White/Black-Fire Red and Black/Black-met silver and once again there
was a great demand for them. Retro+ models were also produced of the
Air Jordan 5. One of them featured Michaels high school colors (Laney
High School).The Air Jordan 5 is about to retro again in 2006. Keep your eyes open of these!
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