Another classic Jordan Retro from the early 2000s has returned.
Twenty years after its last release, the Air Jordan 5 ‘Black Carolina’ has finally returned. Back in 2006, when the sneaker first launched, it was part of Jordan Brand’s efforts to broaden the stroke of colorways the brand tackled. It was around this time that the brand began introducing new colorways that differed from the classic Chicago Bulls colorways fans had been accustomed to.
The ‘Black Carolina’ Air Jordan 5 was a hit with fans, likely because it didn’t differ too much from the mold. The sneaker features an upper reminiscent of the classic Black Metallic 5. This pair introduced Carolina Blue into the mix, though. The sneaker was rounded out by contrast stitching that broke the mold and stood out. A popular aesthetic at the time, contrast stitching has become a staple of the Y2K aesthetic’s recent return. All that said, it makes the return of the ‘Black Carolina’ 5 feel perfect.
The Air Jordan 5 ‘Black Carolina’ releases tomorrow, June 20th, via Nike and participating Jordan Brand retailers like Foot Locker.
Check out our unboxing below.
