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by Brandon Richard
Dubbed ‘Hornets’ by sneakerheads early, the navy-based Air Jordan 5 that released today is actually based on a sample from 1990 that never made it to production.
Initially, the shoe was going to release in place of the ‘Grape’ 5, which is arguably the model’s most popular colorway. The look is inspired by Michael Jordan’s ties to North Carolina sports.
Here’s a detailed look at the original Air Jordan 5 sample, along with sketches by Tinker Hatfield.