Air Jordan 5 Retro SE 'UNC'
Carolina blue. Tar Heel proud. The Air Jordan 5 Retro SE 'UNC' is a tribute to one of the most storied college basketball programs in history — the University of North Carolina Tar Heels, the school that shaped Michael Jordan before he became the greatest player to ever lace up a pair of sneakers. UNC blue on the AJ5 is a deeply personal colorway, connecting Jordan's professional legacy directly to his college roots.
University Blue — the distinctive powder blue that has become one of the most iconic colors in all of sports — washes across the AJ5's upper in panels that honor the Tar Heel tradition, while white and complementary accent details complete a look that feels both classic and fresh. The 'UNC' colorway on the AJ5 is a shoe that means something — for Jordan fans, for UNC alumni, and for anyone who understands the role that Chapel Hill played in creating the greatest basketball player the world has ever seen.
The Air Jordan 5 was designed by Tinker Hatfield in 1990, inspired by World War II fighter planes, and features some of the most innovative design details in the Jordan catalog — a reflective tongue, shark-tooth midsole detailing, and an inner bootie construction that set the AJ5 apart from everything that came before it.
- University Blue premium upper — iconic UNC powder blue across the AJ5's paneling
- White midsole with shark-tooth detailing — one of the AJ5's most distinctive design elements
- Reflective tongue — the AJ5's signature design innovation
- Encapsulated Air-Sole unit for responsive, lightweight cushioning
- Rubber outsole with herringbone traction pattern for superior grip
- Jumpman branding on the tongue and heel
Carolina Blue. Jordan roots. The Air Jordan 5 Retro SE 'UNC' is the most personally meaningful AJ5 colorway ever produced.