Michael Jordan’s high school, Emsley A. Laney, is the inspiration for Nike’s Air Jordan 5 Retro GS 'Laney' sneaker. Released in February 2019, this kids’-sized shoe features a color palette in the school’s team colors. The genuine and synthetic leather upper features mesh quarter panels for breathability. Its lace-up closure is reinforced with lace toggle for additional support and security. At the bottom, a lightweight Air-Sole unit provides cushioned comfort.
Designer Tinker Hatfield drew inspiration from the 1940s Mustang fighter plane when designing the Air Jordan V. Released in 1990, Jordan's fifth signature sneaker was originally constructed with a leather or nubuck upper, reflective tongue, lace locks, "Nike AIR" on the heel, "shark teeth" design on the midsole, and a translucent outsole. Over the years, the Air Jordan V has been released in many new colorways.
Inspired by Michael Jordan's continued flight status and a WWII fighter plane the Air Jordan 5 was another custom Tinker Hatfield tinkered to perfection. With another scoring title under his belt and a 69 point outbreak against the Cavaliers, Jordan needed a shoe that would live up to his elevated game.
1990 proved to be a good year, Michael's aerial attack inspired the WWII Spitfire flames on the 5s. This shoe introduced a padded tongue displaying a continuance of the iconic jumpman logo, and a first for clear rubber outsoles. Additionally, a plastic lace-lock, full-grain leather and Durabuk and side vents converge to form a fighter like shoe ready for takeoff.
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