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Overview of the 2016 Jordan 5 Low Fire Red sneakers

The Air Jordan 5's design was inspired by American World War II fighter planes, and is visible through the shark-tooth shaped design on the sneaker's midsole. Other creative elements of the Air Jordan 5 include a translucent icy outsole, adjustable lace lock, visible Nike Air unit, molded-ankle collar and reflective tongue. The first variations of the sneaker came in leather and nubuck. "Nike Air" branding was featured on the back of the shoe's original run, while later retros displayed a Jumpman logo.

History and Timeline of the Air Jordan 5

The Air Jordan 5 is Michael Jordan's fifth signature sneaker under the Nike brand. This model was first released in 1990 and designed by Tinker Hatfield, who also created shoes in the company's archive such as the Nike Air Max, Air Trainer and Mag. Hatfield is also credited with designing every signature sneaker Michael Jordan played in during his professional career in the NBA since the Air Jordan 3.

The Air Jordan 5 was originally released in four colorways:

  • Black-black/metallic silver
  • White-grape/emerald
  • White-fire red/black
  • Black/fire red with Jordan's number 23 stitched on the heel (a player exclusive for the NBA star that never got released in the '90s)

Jordan 5 Low Fire Red 2016

The Air Jordan 5 Low Fire Red sneakers were released on March 12, 2016. These white black and red Jordans were designed in homage to the iconic 1990 Fire Red 5s that had Jordan's No. 23 stitched onto the heel. The most notable changes to the 2016 version were the new low cut and the black venting. These Air Jordan 5 Low sneakers feature a white, leather upper fitted with black mesh vents instead of the signature clear venting. These Jordans have a Fire Red Jumpman emblem on a black tongue and accents of Fire Red on the collar lining. The Fire Red midsole features an Air unit and signature black shark-teeth accents. A black Jumpman emblem occupies the back of the heel.

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