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

[kingjay718]

I bought a 4th pair via eBay. Can’t wait to get them in so I rock two in my rotation. One of the best Retros of 2020.

 

[Shoestradamus]

I was pleasantly surprised that the shiny leather coat dulls out, almost completely, after manyyyy wears. The leather gets super soft and the creases beautifully. Definitely a shoe that gets better and better with wear-I wore my 2006 grapes to the ground and they never broke in like this.

 

[ogSlater]

this is the one retro that gives me the same feeling I had when I first bought and wore an OG pair back in 1990. these are pretty damn close to og besides tongue and upper material lol.

 

[BigSparky1316]

this is the one retro that gives me the same feeling I had when I first bought and wore an OG pair back in 1990. these are pretty damn close to og besides tongue and upper material lol.

Absolutely love my pair. I can go to them anytime I'm unsure about what I want to wear and know they'll love close to the OG in my head.

 

[kingjay718]

 

[brusie j]

Anybody’s allready yellowing even with DS in plastic bags by the way do plastic zip lock bags work for preserving ?

 

[dhtowng]

Anybody’s allready yellowing even with DS in plastic bags by the way do plastic zip lock bags work for preserving ?

I’ve been using zip-lock bags for over a decade and to me it works/helps for preserving my collection. Most of my pairs that are at or almost 10+ years old are still in great condition and I feel the zip lock bags helped. A lot of people speak against this but it’s always seemed to work for me and I feel like it prolongs the life of my pairs vs them sitting in the box being exposed to humid air and dust particles. I’m pretty OCD prone when it comes to how I store my sneakers for the long haul. They all get bagged.

 

[da hen]

Keep doing what’s best for your kicks. I’ve always believed that it’s more dependent On the environmental conditions of your location such as temperature and humidity

 

[da hen]

I also own multiple pairs, this is one of the best retros Nike has released in a very long time. Job well done

 

[alsa2009]

Letting them catch some Air today...

 

[forest hills]

Anybody’s allready yellowing even with DS in plastic bags by the way do plastic zip lock bags work for preserving ?

I folded the black wax paper or whatever it is and have my shoes sitting on top of it, and they've been fine. As far as I can tell neither pair has started yellowing on the netting or sole but like dhtowng said using ziplock bags and keeping them away from humidity helps a great deal. And even then, it isn't mandatory. Just keep em away from constant light and humidity and you'll be fine.

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[ARK]

Out of my 13 pairs, I’m on my way to trashing out the first pair since release.

 

[Maximus Meridius]

I rocked mine today, love 'em. Only small issue I have is these joints is heavy. They gotta be the heaviest Jordans outta all of 'em.

 

[BennyIll22]

When I look around on Ebay, etc and I see used pairs of these they are more often pretty damn worn already. People must have realized how great these are.

 

[da hen]

Out of my 13 pairs, I’m on my way to trashing out the first pair since release.

You bought 13 pairs of this retro?

 

[forest hills]

I respect it. 2 pairs is enough for me though.

 

[rooster]

Damn I thought buying 5 pairs was crazy
Good to know I’m normal

 

[ARK]

You bought 13 pairs of this retro?

I respect it. 2 pairs is enough for me though.

Damn I thought buying 5 pairs was crazy
Good to know I’m normal

 

[spoonmanofthehour]

ARK isn’t messing around.

 

[206to813]

Like what goes thru ones mind after pair 12? “Hmm... need one more”

 

[utahman130]

Didn’t Nike change the polyurethane midsole composition so that they don’t crumble as fast anymore?

I wonder how long you can keep a pair of these DS without risk of crumbling now?

 

[ARK]

Like what goes thru ones mind after pair 12? “Hmm... need one more”

It was more like they have a 12.5 get it! They have a 13 get it! Oh it’s cheap here order one!

It’s my favorite Jordan of all time. I could do without any other Jordan honestly.

The 5 in this color way is my favorite. The white upper and the red teeth accented off that black midsole. The Nike Air on the back, the lace lock, the clear sole. It’s a perfect combination. I like how the black sole hides the stitching on the toe too.

I remember it still in Math class during high school. A kid sat one row over on my left and 3 seats in front of me. I was mesmerized. By the time I go to the store to get a pair the 6 was out and I missed my chance.

 

[The Fresh Prince]

Paying homage to the Mars Blackmon photo; I respect it

 

[da hen]

It was more like they have a 12.5 get it! They have a 13 get it! Oh it’s cheap here order one!

It’s my favorite Jordan of all time. I could do without any other Jordan honestly.

The 5 in this color way is my favorite. The white upper and the red teeth accented off that black midsole. The Nike Air on the back, the lace lock, the clear sole. It’s a perfect combination. I like how the black sole hides the stitching on the toe too.

I remember it still in Math class during high school. A kid sat one row over on my left and 3 seats in front of me. I was mesmerized. By the time I go to the store to get a pair the 6 was out and I missed my chance.

Wow, damn, much respect brother. I also have this shoe in high school in 1990. I was up on maybe four or five pairs, you’re 13 is definitely the trump card baby.

 

[D_eezus]

Like what goes thru ones mind after pair 12? “Hmm... need one more”

After the second or third pair tbh