Retro Air Jordan V Shoes

Nike Jordan V Retro Shoes are perhaps the greatest basketball shoes ever created. It was released in 1990 with much fanfare. Of course it is fitting that the best looking basketball shoes were created for the best basketball player in the world, Michael Jordan. He played with the utmost determination, ambition, and grace. He would play through pain and sickness and accomplished what no other basketball player ever will. His name will forever be synonymous with basketball.

I have a couple pairs of Jordans including Jordan I and III, but I have to say that Jordan V is the best and sleekest design. It is featured in a variety of colors including white/blue, red/white, green/white, and black/red. I think the black and red ones are the coolest. The tongue of the shoes is made of a reflective silver metallic material that glistens when light hits it. The sides of the shoe has a clear mesh with a red lightning bold on the side. You can also see the number 23, which is Jordan's number. The bottom is transparent as well with the Nike air cushion showing. A clear bottom sole was quite innovative at the time, but the drawback was that it grew yellow over time. The Retro Jordan Vs also had a base top with lace locks, which made strapping on the shoes quite easy. These shoes were remade and released in 2009. It quickly sold out.

On Ebay, you can always find these shoes. It ranges in price from $100 to $300. I am guessing some of them have to be counterfeit from China. The best way to combat getting ripped off is just to buy from a reputable seller with a high number of good feedback.