Air Jordan 5 "Black Carolina"
Colorway: Black/White/University Blue · Style code: DD0587-008 · Release date: June 20, 2026 at 10:37 AM ET · Price: $220 · Availability: Available now
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More colorways: Air Jordan 5 Retro (DD0587-002) · Air Jordan 5 Retro 'Aqua' (DD0587-047) · Air Jordan 5 Retro 'White Black' (DD0587-110) · Air Jordan 5 Retro 'Stealth 2.0' (DD0587-140) · Air Jordan 5 Retro 'Concord' (DD0587-141)
Black Carolina uses fine blue stitching to make the Air Jordan 5's panel shapes visible. The nubuck upper remains black, with University Blue inside the collar and in the heel Jumpman. A reflective silver tongue sits above translucent side netting. The black midsole carries white tooth-like detailing, and an icy outsole adds another light surface underneath the dark upper.
The returning colorway traces back to a 2006 tribute to Michael Jordan's college years at Carolina. Its design places the school-associated blue in smaller details rather than making it the dominant upper color. Air cushioning in the heel and a foam midsole retain the model's underfoot structure. Herringbone rubber supplies traction below, completing an edition identified by the combination of outlined black panels, reflective tongue and blue interior accents.