Air Jordan 5 Retro 'Laney'

Before the Bulls. Before Everything.

The Air Jordan 5 Retro 'Laney' takes the AJ5 silhouette back to the very beginning of the Michael Jordan story. Royal blue and yellow — the colors of D.C. Virgo Prep and Emsley A. Laney High School in Wilmington, North Carolina, where a young Michael Jordan first showed the world what he was capable of. This colorway isn't just a design choice. It's a origin story.

Style number CD2720-400.

The Laney Story

Michael Jordan attended Emsley A. Laney High School in Wilmington, North Carolina — and was famously cut from the varsity basketball team as a sophomore. That rejection became the chip on his shoulder that fueled everything that followed: the work ethic, the relentless drive, the refusal to accept limitations. The 'Laney' colorway on Jordan silhouettes is a direct reference to those formative years — the royal blue and yellow of the school where one of the greatest athletes of all time learned what he was made of. Wearing the 'Laney' AJ5 means wearing the beginning of the greatest basketball story ever told.

What You're Getting

• Upper: Royal blue leather with yellow accents throughout — the 'Laney' color story executed faithfully on the AJ5 construction
• Tongue: Reflective 3M tongue — the signature AJ5 detail in 'Laney' tones
• Midsole: Shark-tooth midsole — the aggressive design element that defines the AJ5's iconic profile
• Cushioning: Visible Nike Air unit in the heel for responsive, all-day comfort
• Outsole: Clear rubber outsole with herringbone traction
• Style Code: CD2720-400

Why 'Laney' Is One of the Most Meaningful Jordan Colorways

Every Jordan colorway tells a story, but few tell one as personal as 'Laney.' This isn't a color chosen for aesthetics or trend — it's a color that connects directly to the moment before Michael Jordan became Michael Jordan. The royal blue and yellow combination is bold and vivid on the AJ5 silhouette, but the deeper value is what it represents: the place where the work began, the setback that became the foundation. For collectors who care about Jordan Brand's deeper narrative, 'Laney' is essential.

The Air Jordan 5 'Laney' is one of the most historically meaningful Jordan colorways available. Limited quantities — secure your size today.