Air Jordan 5 Retro | White Metallic Silver | HQ7978-103

Pure. Iconic. Unstoppable.

The Air Jordan 5 Retro (HQ7978-103) in White/Metallic Silver is the cleanest, most versatile colorway in the AJ5 catalog — a full-white leather upper that strips the Jordan 5’s fighter-jet silhouette down to its purest form and lets the shoe’s architecture speak for itself. Every panel, every seam, every design detail that Tinker Hatfield built into the original 1990 design — the shark tooth midsole, the lateral mesh panel, the lace lock system, the reflective tongue — reads with maximum clarity against the all-white canvas. The black Jumpman at the heel and the translucent ice outsole provide the only color breaks, grounding the white palette with just enough contrast to keep the shoe from disappearing into itself. This is the Air Jordan 5 for collectors who want the silhouette without the noise, and for wearers who want a shoe that goes with everything.

Product Highlights

• 🎨 Colorway: White Full-Grain Leather × White Shark Tooth Midsole × Black Jumpman × Ice Blue Translucent Outsole — the AJ5 at its most pure and most versatile
• 🧴 White Full-Grain Leather Upper: Premium white full-grain leather upper with tonal white stitching and panel construction — a clean, structured canvas that showcases the Jordan 5’s complex silhouette in its most legible form. The leather develops a subtle patina with wear, giving the shoe a lived-in character that improves over time
• 🔷 Lateral Mesh/Net Panel: Signature Jordan 5 lateral mesh panel at the midfoot in tonal white — the design detail inspired by the cockpit of a fighter jet, providing ventilation and visual texture against the white leather base while maintaining the colorway’s clean, tonal aesthetic
• 🦷 White Shark Tooth Midsole: The Jordan 5’s most iconic design element — white shark tooth detailing along the midsole, inspired by the nose art of World War II fighter planes. In the White/Metallic Silver colorway, the shark teeth read as a tonal texture detail rather than a color contrast, giving the shoe a more refined, sculptural quality
• 💨 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
• ⬛ Black Jumpman Logo: Black Jumpman logo at the heel counter — the colorway’s primary contrast detail, providing a precise graphic anchor against the all-white upper and referencing the shoe’s Jordan Brand heritage
• 🔮 Ice Blue Translucent Outsole: Semi-translucent ice-blue rubber outsole with black rubber heel — 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: HQ7978-103

The Air Jordan 5 Story

Designed by Tinker Hatfield and released in 1990, the Air Jordan 5 was Michael Jordan’s shoe during one of the most dominant stretches of his career. Hatfield drew inspiration from World War II fighter planes — specifically the P-51 Mustang — giving the AJ5 its shark tooth midsole, reflective tongue, and aggressive, aerodynamic profile. The shoe introduced the lace lock system that would become standard across Jordan Brand, and its translucent outsole was a first for the line. The White/Metallic Silver colorway — HQ7978-103 — is the most wearable and most versatile AJ5 release, a shoe that pairs with every outfit and never competes with what you’re wearing.

Best For

Basketball heritage collectors · Sneaker enthusiasts · Jordan Brand loyalists · Streetwear & lifestyle styling · Anyone who wants the most versatile AJ5 colorway ever made

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.