Buy The Sneaker, Jordan Brand rang in the Chinese New Year in 2021 with the Jordan 5 Low Chinese New Year. Jordan Brand turns to Chinese New Year (as per usual) with their latest Air Jordan 5 Low. Initially, the exterior features a white, almost light cream canvas, one layered on rather thin to subtly reveal the artistry just underneath. Adjacent, the eye stays, lace toggle, tongue, lining, and midsole trim are embellished with auspicious red accents, matching part of the patch insignia stitched onto the counter.
Jordan Release 2020, Joining the Jordan 1 Low will be the low-top variation of the Air Jordan 5 donning what appears to be a subtle sail canvas upper, but upon further inspection actually boasts a graphic under the material. The upper of the Jordan 5 Low CNY is composed of a Sail tear-away canvas that exposes a vibrant, multicolor pattern underneath. The sole is primarily Sail with hits of red and yellow on the lateral toe in the familiar shark-tooth design. Other details include the word “ACTION” below the medial netting and a Jumpman banner patch featuring Chinese characters that read “23” located on the heel. The heel includes an embroidered banner graphic, while hits of Chile Red highlight the look througout. Visible Air in the heel underfoot provides cushioning.
The Air Jordan 5 Low “Chinese New Year” 2021 released as part of Nike’s 2021 Chinese New Year collection. Inspired by a celebratory temple fair, the shoe’s upper features a tearaway construction, appearing in Sail and eventually revealing a multicolor firecracker pattern. On the surface, this low-top Jordan 5 might appear to merely be a clean, cream sneaker, but below the surface is a loud, patterned print ready to be unleashed. Reminding us of the latest Off-White collab, the low-top version sees a canvas upper with embroidered CNY branding on the heel, while signature Air cushioning ensures a soft walk. Bright red accents adorn the shoe on the eye stay, sock liner, and midsole, while special patches appear behind the tongue as well as on the heel. Capping off the look is a sail midsole with a translucent outsole.