Air Jordan V retro OG - Nike Air - Fire Red/Silver tongue - May 2, 2020

[Faber Castell]

Detroit Pistons vs. Chicago Bulls ~~Christmas 1990~~



At 1:30:00 Scottie loses his sneaker

 

[Faber Castell]

Nope.

But what about all the other 12.5 sized guys who missed out on this sneaker because of you? Very nice shirts. I've been looking on where to find those Now I know who bought them all

 

[Faber Castell]

The AJ5 Fire Red Black tongue is hopefully in the works. But MJ's game play Silver tongue always would have a 23 stitched on the back heal. I wonder why that court worn version was never produced for public consumption?

Perhaps the Black tongue was their answer?

 

[DCBatman]

The AJ5 Fire Red Black tongue is hopefully in the works. But MJ's game play Silver tongue always would have a 23 stitched on the back heal. I wonder why that court worn version was never produced for public consumption?

Homie on cleveland scuffing the hell outta Mike's jays lol

 

[Faber Castell]

Homie on cleveland scuffing the hell outta Mike's jays lol

Part of Craig Ehlo's payback for "The Shot"

He saw 'Do the Right Thing' and thinks he knows how to get under a brothers' skin

 

[jaynev]

I like these more and more as I beat them. Honestly it’s refreshing to see the paint wearing away like the ogs did

Quoting this from August but 6 months later how are they progressing? More wear?

 

[Faber Castell]

Quoting this from August but 6 months later how are they progressing? More wear?

Those look like OG's! The blue tint on the soles is yellow, like the were in 1990! That's cool. Marcus Jordan said the AJ5's are his favorite, but thought fans don't like them as much because his dad didn't win any rings in them?

The 3, 4 and 5 are arguably the most iconic of the Air Jordans, at least for us older dudes.

 

[gokublack]

So much better once the blue tint goes away

 

[Faber Castell]

So much better once the blue tint goes away

I had no idea it faded! Please keep us posted on the natural aging process of these sneakers. I would like to see more pictures, if possible

* Anyone have any links to where I can find some socks just like Mike's? The closest representation of what he wore?

 

[green rhino123]

The 3, 4 and 5 are...the most iconic of the Air Jordans

That's all there is to it!

 

[engineer]

Quoting this from August but 6 months later how are they progressing? More wear?

They’re completely beat now lol. Been wearing them almost daily since release. I’ll post up some pics later when I get back home.

 

[jaynev]

They’re completely beat now lol. Been wearing them almost daily since release. I’ll post up some pics later when I get back home.

Nice! Thanks. I think they look good worn in just haven’t seen many examples.

 

[wizards23brown]

My first pair is also pretty heavily worn at this point lol I was just thinking yesterday I needa take the laces out and run em through the washing machine. I hate how dirty white laces get!!

These are a shoe that looks good with heavy wear for some reason. Just feels right to beat up a pair of 5s.

 

[AIR J XIII]

* Anyone have any links to where I can find some socks just like Mike's? The closest representation of what he wore?

The socks aren't special, he just folded them inside.

 

[Faber Castell]

They look like regular 1980's quality quarter socks. Did he fold them on the inside? Plus he had wrapped ankles and has long legs which alter the appearance

 

[engineer]

Quoting this from August but 6 months later how are they progressing? More wear?

 

[jaynev]

engineer those look good, good to know they age well. I am probably in the minority but I like the worn and aged look. Makes em your own. Has comfort changed at all? Broken in more/hasn’t changed? Leather seems to crease well and hold up too.

 

[1978S]

I had no idea it faded!

Of course.

After the fade, begins the slow process to yellow.

 

[engineer]

engineer those look good, good to know they age well. I am probably in the minority but I like the worn and aged look. Makes em your own. Has comfort changed at all? Broken in more/hasn’t changed? Leather seems to crease well and hold up too.

The comfort is great. 5s are my favorite as far as comfort in general. I have tons of pairs and I always reach for these for a reason. I agree they look better when they’re worn in a bit. They’re way too white when pristine/new.

I was one of the people who kinda bashed the materials initially because it’s not the og white durabuck. I maintain that I’d prefer that, but it’s not as big a deal as I made it out to be. The leather is comfortable and holds up really well and looks good with age. This release was a home run in general. Glad I grabbed a few pairs.

 

[balldontlie206]

I really like how the blue sole vibrancy calms down with wear and becomes more normal. Dope.

 

[engineer]

engineer those look good, good to know they age well. I am probably in the minority but I like the worn and aged look. Makes em your own. Has comfort changed at all? Broken in more/hasn’t changed? Leather seems to crease well and hold up too.

Inspired a profile pic change haha

 

[wizards23brown]

engineer those look good, good to know they age well. I am probably in the minority but I like the worn and aged look. Makes em your own. Has comfort changed at all? Broken in more/hasn’t changed? Leather seems to crease well and hold up too.

The comfort on these is VERY NICE!!You can feel the difference in comfort between these and the 2016 black metallics...

The midsole on these feels more “structured”, whereas the 2016s the midsole just feels flat+sunken in. These feel much more supportive, more arch support, and the padding is quite nice.

If you put the fire reds on one foot and black metallic on the other you can feel the difference. Overall I agree 100% with Engineer, these were an absolute home run of a retro.. On par with the 11s and infrareds for sure!!

 

[ejb]

The comfort on these is VERY NICE!!You can feel the difference in comfort between these and the 2016 black metallics...

The midsole on these feels more “structured”, whereas the 2016s the midsole just feels flat+sunken in. These feel much more supportive, more arch support, and the padding is quite nice.

If you put the fire reds on one foot and black metallic on the other you can feel the difference. Overall I agree 100% with Engineer, these were an absolute home run of a retro.. On par with the 11s and infrareds for sure!!

How do these run? I had the black 2016 in my tts 10.5 but found them to be too snug.

 

[seandon23]

How do these run? I had the black 2016 in my tts 10.5 but found them to be too snug.

I went a .5 down on these fire redd. My true size is a 12.5 and my black metallics fit me exactly 1:1 in that size. The fire reds provide me with that same type of fit in a 12

 

[dawaone]

Beautiful, makes me want to unDS my pair finally