Air Jordan 5

Inspired by WWII-era fighter jets, the Tinker Hatfield-designed Air Jordan 5 is the first of MJ’s signature sneakers to feature reflective 3M material, added to the tongue and translucent outsoles. The Air Jordan 5 was an aggressive upgrade to its predecessor, meant to match Jordan’s playing style at the time. The uppers were updated with a new mesh cage, a distinct lace lock, and for the first time, the number 23 would be added to the heel, as another nod to the greatest player of all time.