AJ5 Retro International Flight

AJ5 Retro International Flight

Barcelona, August 1990

In August 1990, Michael Jordan played an exhibition game in Barcelona as part of a Nike Europe tour, wearing the Fire Red Jordan 5. Nearly three decades later, that moment inspired this shoe. The Air Jordan 5 Retro International Flight released August 25, 2018, as 136027-148 in Sail/Orange Peel/Black/Hyper Royal. Tumbled Sail leather covers the upper while Barcelona street art prints fill the lining and show through the translucent quarter panel mesh. Orange and royal blue accents hit the branding and shark teeth. “23” PE-style embroidery on the heels. “Aire Jordan” is stitched inside the tongue as a nod to the Spanish-speaking world. Reflective silver tongue. Icy blue outsole. $190 retail.

The graphic behind the mesh is a standout detail that most Jordan 5s lack. Sail leather has a warm cream tone that ages nicely. Orange accents read more burnt than neon. Half up for wide feet. See more on the Jordan 5 reps page and replica sneakers.