About this product
New York City on the AJ5 — Awake NY x Air Jordan 5 Retro 'Boro — Racer Blue'
The Awake NY x Air Jordan 5 Retro 'Boro — Racer Blue' is a love letter to New York City and one of the most thoughtful sneaker collaborations of its era. Angelo Baque's Awake NY — the brand that has become one of New York's most authentic voices in streetwear — brings the borough spirit of NYC to the iconic AJ5 silhouette through a vibrant Racer Blue colorway and storytelling details that run deep for anyone who has ever called New York home.
Design Highlights
- Racer Blue colorway — A vivid, energetic blue that channels the visual energy of New York City — bold, unapologetic, and impossible to ignore
- Awake NY x Jordan Brand co-branding — Official collaboration branding from both Awake NY and Jordan Brand, marking this as an authentic creative partnership between two iconic names
- 'Boro' tribute detailing — Design elements throughout the shoe that pay homage to the five boroughs of New York City, making this one of the most personally meaningful AJ5 collaborations ever produced
- Premium leather and mesh upper — High-quality construction in the Racer Blue palette that gives the classic AJ5 silhouette a premium, fashion-forward feel
- Shark tooth midsole — Tinker Hatfield's iconic translucent shark tooth midsole, the defining design detail of the AJ5 silhouette
- 3M reflective tongue — The AJ5's signature reflective lace loop that catches light and adds a functional iconic touch
- Visible Air unit — Exposed heel Air cushioning for both comfort and that unmistakable AJ5 profile
The Story
Angelo Baque founded Awake NY as a brand rooted in the authentic culture of New York City — its streets, its boroughs, its people. The 'Boro' AJ5 takes that mission and channels it through one of basketball's greatest silhouettes, creating a sneaker that resonates far beyond the sneaker world and speaks directly to the culture that made both Awake NY and Jordan Brand what they are today.
Product Details
- Silhouette: Air Jordan 5 Retro
- Collaboration: Awake NY x Jordan Brand
- Colorway: Racer Blue / Boro
- Upper: Leather and mesh
- Outsole: Rubber
NYC pride on the AJ5. The Awake NY x Jordan 5 'Boro — Racer Blue' is a cultural statement and collector's grail in one — secure yours today.
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