Jordan 5 Retro Oregon Ducks Verde 2014

A Look at the Air Jordan 5 Retro Oregon Ducks

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 Retro Oregon Ducks Green 2014

The Air Jordan 5 Retro Oregon Ducks is a player-exclusive colorway that was designed for the Oregon Ducks. It features the school logo O on the tongues and the mascot Puddles on the back of the heels. The upper is apple green with a black tongue and liner. Nubuck leather was used for creating the upper, giving it a smooth, soft appearance. Mesh peeks out on the side panels to enhance breathability. The soles are predominantly black with yellow shark teeth and a translucent grey outsole toward the middle section.