
Russell Westbrook was spotted wearing his latest signature shoe, the Jordan โWhy Not?โ .5 on Christmas Day. To start off the new year, Jordan Brand has officially unveiled Westbrookโs latest shoe.
Shown with the unveiling, we have the โRaging Graceโ, โChildhoodโ, โInner Cityโ, and โHype Musicโ color options that are connected to Westbrookโs life on and off the court. The first pair to launch is the โChildhoodโ iteration that will release on March 1st and celebrates his three kids and the next generation. The โRaging Graceโ pair launched on March 15th and the color theme represents Westbrookโs ferocious on-court play. Lastly, we have the โHype Musicโ pair which represents Westbrookโs tradition of listening to music pre-games and his workouts. A release will take place on April 15th.
As for the build, the โWhy Not?โ .5 comes with a transparent upper with mid-foot bands, webbing, and an external heel counter. The pair has a large Zoom Air unit at the forefoot of the midsole and a trail-inspired outsole that finishes the look.
Jordan Why Not .5 Release Details
You can expect the Jordan โWhy Not? .5 colorways to begin releasing at select Jordan Brand retailers and Nike.com in March. As soon as we have more information, we will make sure to update you. For now, scroll below for more photos that will give you a closer look.


Release Date: April 5, 2022


