Virgil Abloh Goes Behind the Design of the Off-White x Air Jordan 5

The Off-White x Air Jordan 5 will release during February 2020 at select Jordan Brand retailers and will celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Air Jordan 5.

This Air Jordan 5 is inspired by the classic OG ‘Metallic while dressed in a Black, Muslin and Fire Red color combination. Highlighted with Black textile across the upper while Off-White’s traditional text lands on the netting of the medial panel. Following we have ‘Shoelaces’ on the laces, Fire Red Jumpman logo and 23 stitched on the heels and translucent circles throughout. Other details includes 3M Reflective on the tongue and an aged translucent outsole which finishes the look.

Off-White Air Jordan 5 Release Details

The Off-White x Air Jordan 5 is expected to release at select retailers including Nike.com on February 15th, 2020. Retail price is set at $225. Continue to scroll below to check out more images which will give you a closer look.

Off-White x Air Jordan 5
Color: Black/Muslin-Fire Red
Release Date: February 15, 2020
Style Number: CT8480-001
Price: $225

Update 2/10: Virgil Abloh sat down with Jordan Brand to go behind the design of the Off-White x Air Jordan 5 which releases on February 15th.

What comes next, after a series of collaborative Nike Running, Tennis and Skateboarding-inspired product, is the new Off-White x Air Jordan V, a shoe re-designed with an ambitious approach — to redefine the idea of Nike Air itself. The move is partially nostalgic, a tie back to the first Air Jordan that Virgil ever owned, and that he convinced his parents to buy for him, the Black Metallic Air Jordan V. “My parents were like, ‘I don’t get it. What’s the big deal?’” remembers Virgil. “For me, it was like they came from a superhero. I was sleeping with the shoes in my bedroom, on the dresser, so I could see them when I woke up.”

Building on his personal memories with the shoe, Virgil was shown some market research about how much Nike Air means to consumers. “I’m still enamored by the idea of Nike Air,” he says. “Nike did a survey around the world, and in some places, people had the impression that Nike Air is more pure than actual air.” Virgil abstracted this idea with holes, which are present on the Off-White x AJV design and box (and the recent Off-White x Nike Dunk releases, as well). “I came up with this new language, which is having these holes through everything,” Virgil explains. “You know, the same air that’s outside is in the product. So that’s why there are holes in the box, too.”

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Update 2/2: Nike has announced that Virgil Abloh’s Off-White x Air Jordan 5 will release on February 15th. Retail price will be $225.

After turning heads during its debut on the runway in Paris, Virgil Abloh’s latest collaboration arrives just in time for a gathering of basketball’s elite in Chicago. A native of Rockford, IL, Abloh understands the deep cultural impact of MJ’s legacy in the Windy City. Using the model’s OG “Black Metallic” colorway as a base, the style incorporates Off-White’s signature deconstructed approach. Translucent textile and cutouts in the midfoot and collar offer an elusive peek into the shoe’s inner workings. Off-White’s signature text sits on the medial side panel, depicting detailed production specs while recognizing the silhouette’s birth in Beaverton.

Update 1/27: Not only will the Off-White x Air Jordan 5 release in men’s sizing, but they will be available in pre-school and toddler sizes.

Update 1/25: Nike has unveiled official images of the Off-White x Air Jordan 5 that will release on February 15th.

Update 1/22: Nike has confirmed that Virgil Abloh’s Off-White x Air Jordan 5 will release on February 15th during NBA All-Star Weekend 2020. Part of Jordan Brand’s 8×8 collection, there will also be matching apparel releasing. Retail price is set at $225.

Update 1/6: Latest look at the Off-White x Air Jordan 5 ‘Black Metallic’ which is rumored to release during All-Star Weekend.

Update 12/24: New images of the Off-White x Air Jordan 5 has surfaced which shows us that they will come with three different colored laces which is White, Red and Black. They also come with a Black zip-tie. Check out more photos below via hanzuying.

Off-White x Air Jordan 5 On Feet

Update 12/15: After showcasing several sets of images, we now have a better look at the Off-White x Air Jordan 5 which is expected to launch during NBA All-Star Weekend in February 2020. Retail price is $225. Via hanzuying.

Update 12/9: Detailed look at the Off-White x Air Jordan 5 which will release during February for $225. Via koala_hsh.

Update 11/27: New images of the Off-White x Air Jordan 5 which is rumored to release during February 2020. Via solebyjc.

Update 11/20: First look at the Off-White x Air Jordan 5 in Black and Silver. They feature a textile upper with large transparent holes on the panels and ankle. 3M Reflective lands on the tongues, Red hits the Jumpman while ‘Shoelaces’ is written on the laces. Finishing the look is a pre-Yellowed outsole. Currently a release date is unknown but this pair is rumored to launch sometime during 2020. Via zsneakerheadz.

Image used is a photoshop and does not reflect the rumored Off-White x Air Jordan 5.