The wedge-shaped silhouette. The exaggerated tongue. The squat high-top cut. We’re in Air Jordan 5-country, and we’re happy to be here. Stepping onto the stage in 1990, the 5s were on display on the feet of none other than Will Smith, who often sported Grape, Silver, or Fire Reds on “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.”
Not to worry though, you don’t have to travel back to the 1990s to build your best Jordan 5 outfits. We here at Luxe are putting together a series of quick tips for you to pull together a stylish look from the feet up. We’ve already paid tribute to the Jordan 4s and the Jordan 11s; today we dive feet first into styling for the 5s.
Jordan 5 on feet, kick-back styles for the street
There are two basic approaches to working with your Jordan 5s. The first is to make your 5s stand out and be the center of attention. The second is to focus on making your 5s blend into the outfit as a whole.
Making your Jordan 5s the center of attention
We can understand if you want to make your 5s stand out. Vintage Jordan 5 prices can get pretty steep—if you’re going to pay a premium price there’s no reason why you shouldn’t show them off.
Making your kicks your centerpiece is easier if you’re sporting something bold like the bright red Toro Bravo 5s. But even if you don’t have Raging Bull 5s, any variety of the 5 will draw attention because of the shark-tooth patterning along the bottom and the light-tone mesh on the sides.
So what can you do to draw eyes down to your footwear? Go for a neutral tone in your legwear, a light brown, grey, black, or blue. Then hit the up top with a color coordination—red shoes, red hoodie.
If your footwear is itself a more neutral tone like black or white, look to the shoe’s accent colors for your fashion hints. Off-white body with red shark-tooth accents? Try an off-white hoodie with red accents. Or a baggy off-white t-shirt with a red jacket.
Understated, but not underestimated
If you want your Jordan 5s to be part of a whole outfit, rather than the central focus of your gear, then you’ll want to break up your color blend.
Instead of matching your top color directly with your Jordan 5s, look for colors that will attract the eye as much as your shoes. White or black t-shirts with eye-catching prints can help a bunch. You can go a little more experimental with your legs, choosing busier silhouettes like cargo pants or baggy shorts.
Your pants can also sport bolder color choices. Colorful track pants are going to work just fine with your 5s, or really any top-tier sneakers for men or women.
One of the best features of Jordan 5s is their versatility. We think they’re some of the best Jordans around because they provide a solid base for experimenting with a wide range of outfits. Stuff your feet into 5s and get creative.
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