Air Jordan 5 Retro | Tokyo T23 Amarillo Yellow | 454783-701

Born in Tokyo. Built for Legends.

The Air Jordan 5 Retro (454783-701) in Amarillo/Metallic Silver-Black — known universally as the “Tokyo T23” — is one of the most visually arresting colorways in the entire Air Jordan 5 catalog. Originally released exclusively in Japan in 2006 as part of the T23 collection, the Tokyo AJ5 became one of the most sought-after Jordan retros of its era, with its vivid Amarillo yellow nubuck upper and metallic silver accents creating a colorway that felt simultaneously bold and refined. The 2020 global retro brought the Tokyo T23 to the world for the first time, and it remains one of the most distinctive AJ5 releases ever made — a shoe that announces itself from across the room and rewards close inspection with details that only reveal themselves on second look.

Product Highlights

• 🎨 Colorway: Amarillo Yellow Nubuck × Metallic Silver Collar & Tongue × Black Laces & Hardware × Silver Mesh Panel × White/Black Shark Tooth Midsole × Ice Grey Translucent Outsole — the most visually striking AJ5 colorway ever made
• 🟡 Amarillo Yellow Nubuck Upper: Premium Amarillo yellow nubuck leather upper — a vivid, saturated yellow that reads differently in every light, from warm gold in natural light to electric yellow under artificial light. The nubuck texture adds depth and dimension to the colorway, preventing the yellow from reading as flat or one-dimensional
• 🥄 Metallic Silver Collar & Tongue: Metallic silver padded collar lining and matching tongue — the colorway’s most sophisticated detail, providing a cool, reflective contrast to the warm yellow upper that gives the Tokyo T23 its distinctive two-tone character
• ⚫ Black Lace System & Hardware: Black laces, black lace lock, and black lace eyelets — providing a sharp, graphic contrast against the yellow upper that grounds the colorway and prevents the yellow from overwhelming the shoe’s design details
• 🔷 Silver Mesh/Net Panel: Signature Jordan 5 lateral mesh panel in metallic silver — the design detail inspired by the cockpit of a fighter jet, providing ventilation and visual depth while tying the silver collar and tongue to the midsole below
• 🦷 White/Black Shark Tooth Midsole: The Jordan 5’s most iconic design element — white shark tooth detailing with black accents along the midsole, inspired by the nose art of World War II fighter planes. The yellow Jumpman logo at the heel counter ties the midsole back to the upper’s Amarillo palette
• 💨 Visible Air Cushioning: Nike Air cushioning unit visible in the heel — delivering the responsive, impact-absorbing cushioning that made the Air Jordan 5 a performance basketball shoe in 1990 and keeps it comfortable for all-day wear today
• 🔮 Ice Grey Translucent Outsole: Semi-translucent ice-grey rubber outsole — one of the Jordan 5’s most distinctive design details, catching the light differently with every step and providing the multi-directional traction pattern needed for court performance
• 🏷️ Style Code: 454783-701

The Tokyo T23 Story

In 2006, Nike Japan released a limited collection of Air Jordan retros under the T23 label — exclusive colorways designed specifically for the Japanese market that were never intended for global release. The Air Jordan 5 T23 in Amarillo yellow was among the most coveted, selling out instantly and commanding significant resale premiums for over a decade. When Jordan Brand finally released the Tokyo T23 globally in 2020, it was one of the most anticipated retro releases of the year — a shoe that collectors had been waiting fifteen years to own. The 454783-701 is that release: the Tokyo T23, finally available to the world.

Best For

Basketball heritage collectors · Jordan Brand loyalists · Sneaker enthusiasts · Streetwear & lifestyle styling · Anyone who wants the most visually distinctive AJ5 colorway in the catalog

Sizing Guide

Available in US sizes 4 – 13 (including half sizes). Fits true to size. We recommend your standard Jordan Brand size. If you are between sizes, size up for a more comfortable fit. Contact us for sizing assistance.