The Air Jordan 5 Black Carolina

The Air Jordan 5 ‘Black Carolina’

 The Air Jordan 5 ‘Black/University Blue’ is returning to Shoe Palace this June 20. It has been gone for a while, and its back with a lot of hype attached. Learn more about the Air Jordan 5 below.

Black Carolina

The Air Jordan 5 ‘Black Carolina’ is returning for the first time since 2006. This 2026 version is very, very close to the 2006 original release. There is a black nubuck upper and it has University Blue accents.

The colorway is of course inspired by Michael Jordan’s college, the University of North Carolina. There is also silver on the tongue and on the midsole. A classic black and icy blue outsole is present below.

The V

The great Tinker Hatfield designed the Jordan V for Jordan Brand. The sneaker is considered another classic on the resume of Tinker. You can make the argument that the V was the biggest departure for the line at that time.

There are similarities that the Jordan 1-4 share. The V featured a much higher cut than the previous two Jordan models. A World War II plane reportedly inspired the design. The V was a huge stylistic departure for the series.

The Legacy of The Air Jordan V

By 1990 the Air Jordan line of signature sneakers was considered luxury basketball shoes. A status the brand still holds today in 2022. Every kid in America wanted a pair of the Jordan V sneakers.

The V proved that the Jordan models were not losing momentum by 1990. The III and IV are two of the most beloved and memorable Air Jordan models. The V had a lot to live up to, and for the most part it lived up to the hype. The V might not be held in the same high regards as the III and IV, but it is still a widely popular addition to the franchise.

Shoe Palace

 The Air Jordan 5 ‘Black Caolina’ drops this June 20 at Shoe Palace.