With Air Max 270, Despite officially closing off its 30th-anniversary celebrations in 2020, it’s evident that Jordan Brand is not quite done in honoring the Air Jordan 5. This year saw the return of the revered “Raging Bull” and “Oreo” colorways, along with new entries from the “Stealth 2.0”, “Anthracite”, “Orange Blaze” and “Bluebird”. But before the year is through, Jordan Brand has one more delivery in store: the Air Jordan 5 “Jade Horizon”The Jordan 5 Jade Horizon will make you green with envy, which is exactly why you need it as part of your rotation.the aged-look release lends it’s entire upper to fine nubuck in the titular green hue that rests atop a bold black midsole.
The Air Jordan 5 Jade Horizon comes dressed in a suede, khaki-green material across the upper, covering the mesh underneath, the AJV feels extremely premium.Pre-yellowed eyestays, lace locks, and outsoles give the pair some vintage flair, and the pair also hints at its own heritage with a flecked silver forefoot detail. Back up top, the liners, tongues, and laces opt for a light grey finish, with barely-there pinks popped in at the tongue liner and brand embroidery to complete the colorway. The lace unit matches the entirety of the upper, whilst black ankle cushioning corresponds to the black midsole below. Complete with a just-visible Air unit, this is bound to be one comfy Jordan 5 that is much-deserving of a place in any rotation.
The Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 1 High OG Sail gives Nigel Sylvester, a pro rider from Queens, New York, a high-top AJ1 in cream leather showcasing a worn-in aesthetic.These come in a clean sail, white, varsity red and reflect silver colorway, and sport a sail-based distressed leather upper with scuff marks throughout, a 3M reflective medial “Swoosh” on the side, “Jordan Biking Co., Est. 2017” printed on the black collar liner, a mini “Swoosh” on the lateral toe box, deconstructed lateral “Swoosh” and “Wings” logos along with an all-red outsole to complete the look.the distressed shoe mimics natural scuffs and abrasions from mastering tricks.Pre-scuffed markings can be found on the toe and heel, while a mini-Swoosh can be found near the front toe of the shoe, a first for the Air Jordan 1.

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