Air Jordan 5 Retro UNC University Blue
Sku: DV1310-401
Release Date:03/04/2023
The Air Jordan 5 Retro UNC University Blue is a highly anticipated release from Jordan Brand that pays tribute to Michael Jordan’s alma mater, the University of North Carolina. This shoe features a clean, white leather upper with accents of university blue throughout, including the iconic shark teeth detailing on the midsole.One of the most noticeable features of the Air Jordan 5 Retro UNC University Blue is the university blue Jumpman logo on the tongue, which stands out against the white leather. The shoe also features a translucent rubber outsole with a blue tint that completes the look.
The Air Jordan 5 originally released in 1990 and was designed by Tinker Hatfield. It was the fifth signature shoe for Michael Jordan and was famously worn by him during the 1990-1991 NBA season, where he won his first NBA championship with the Chicago Bulls. The shoe was inspired by World War II fighter planes and features a unique design with a fighter jet-inspired tongue and shark teeth detailing on the midsole.
The UNC University Blue colorway is a nod to Michael Jordan’s college basketball career, where he played for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels from 1981 to 1984. Jordan helped lead the Tar Heels to a National Championship in 1982 and was named the NCAA College Player of the Year in 1984.