Walk on Water: ‘Midnight Navy’ Air Jordan 5 Swims into JD Sports

Three things are certain in life: death, taxes, and Jordan Brand always dropping retro silhouettes in timeless colourways. But even though this year has seen no shortage of Jordan releases, there’s been fewer drops of the beloved Air Jordan 5. Don’t fret, however, because hot on the heels of the 'Burgundy' and 'A Ma Maniere' AJ5s, rounding out this year's schedule of Jumpman sculptures is the Air Jordan 5 ‘Midnight Navy,’ available now at JD Sports.

First released in 1990, another Tinker Hatfield special, the Air Jordan 5 was inspired by World War II warplanes and was a salute to Michael Jordan’s military mindset and aggressive playing style. Hatfield referenced MJ’s combative winner’s mentality with the shark-tooth design on the lateral midsole, lifted from the detailing of a WWII P-51 Mustang fighter jet.

This iteration of the retro silhouette sports a clean tonal finish of the ‘Midnight Navy’ hue on the textile and suede upper, with the shade coating the padded collar, tongue, and laces. The deep blue tones are juxtaposed against the 5’s signature breathable quarter panel netting, visible beneath the laces and on the medial and lateral sides. The Jumpman logo stamps the tongue and back heel in a midnight black, matching the black eyelets and lace lock. The midsole and outsole finish the aesthetic with an icy splash, while the ivory polyurethane midsole is decorated with the famous shark-tooth design in a speckled motif, accented by the heel’s visible Air-sole unit and a translucent sapphire rubber outsole.

Pairs are available right now at JD Sports, so if you're a fan of the Air Jordan 5, you'll want to get in quick given how few and far between the silhouette is.