Air Jordan 5 Retro 'White Metallic' (2026)
Air Jordan 5 Retro 'White Metallic' (2026)
Air Jordan 5 Retro — White Metallic (2026)
The OG returns in its purest form. The Air Jordan 5 Retro 'White Metallic' is a faithful resurrection of one of the original 1990 colorways — a clean white upper with metallic silver accents that defined what the AJ5 looked like when Michael Jordan first laced them up on the hardwood.
Design Heritage
The 'White Metallic' is not just a colorway — it's a timestamp. One of the earliest and most beloved AJ5 makeups, it captures the shoe exactly as Tinker Hatfield envisioned it in 1990: crisp, technical, and unmistakably Jordan. The 2026 retro brings every original detail back with full fidelity.
Key Features
- White / Metallic Silver Colorway — A clean white upper paired with metallic silver accents — a timeless combination that remains one of the most iconic AJ5 palettes ever produced.
- Shark Tooth Midsole — The P-51 Mustang fighter jet-inspired toothed midsole in matching white and metallic tones, the defining visual signature of the Jordan 5.
- 3M Reflective Tongue — The original reflective tongue detail, first introduced on the AJ5 in 1990 — still one of the most premium details on any Jordan retro.
- Nike Air Heel Cushioning — Visible air unit in the heel for responsive, cushioned support on and off the court.
- Semi-Transparent Icy Outsole — The iconic clear rubber outsole that gives the 'White Metallic' its distinctive clean-and-icy finish.
- Lace Lock Clips & Mesh Side Ventilation — Every original construction detail from the 1990 design preserved in full.
Why It's Essential
The 'White Metallic' AJ5 is a cornerstone of any Jordan collection. Clean enough to wear anywhere, iconic enough to anchor any rotation — this is the Air Jordan 5 at its most essential.