Awake NY x Air Jordan 5 Retro 'Black Racer Blue'
Awake NY x Air Jordan 5 Retro 'Black Racer Blue'
Awake NY x Air Jordan 5 Retro — Black / Racer Blue
New York City's most authentic streetwear voice meets the Jordan Brand. The Awake NY x Air Jordan 5 Retro 'Black Racer Blue' is a collaboration rooted in the culture of the five boroughs — a shoe that carries the energy of the streets that shaped basketball, hip-hop, and sneaker culture as we know it.
The Collaboration
Angelo Baque's Awake NY has built one of the most respected brands in contemporary streetwear through its unflinching connection to New York City culture. Their take on the Air Jordan 5 is characteristically precise: a black base hit with electric racer blue accents that pulse with the city's kinetic energy, accented with Awake NY branding that signals insider credibility to those who know.
Key Features
- Black / Racer Blue Colorway — A dark, authoritative black upper electrified with racer blue accents — a color combination that channels the speed and energy of New York street culture.
- Awake NY Co-Branding — Awake NY branding integrated throughout the design, marking this as an exclusive piece from one of New York's most culturally significant streetwear labels.
- Shark Tooth Midsole — The iconic P-51 Mustang fighter jet-inspired toothed midsole, reimagined in the Black Racer Blue palette.
- 3M Reflective Tongue — Reflective tongue detailing, a signature element of the original 1990 Air Jordan 5.
- Nike Air Heel Cushioning — Visible air unit in the heel for responsive, cushioned support all day long.
- Semi-Transparent Outsole — Icy rubber sole that complements the dark, high-contrast colorblocking.
Who It's For
Built for those who understand the intersection of New York City culture, sneaker history, and streetwear credibility. The Awake NY x AJ5 is a statement for people who live and breathe the culture — not just follow it.