With March Madness set to tip-off, we take a look at two popular college-inspired Air Jordan 5 colorways nodding to the Oregon Ducks and UNC.

During September 2020, the Air Jordan 5 “Oregon” was released in a distinctive color scheme paying tribute to the Oregon Ducks. Like the PE edition, the shoe features a Green suede upper with a Team Jordan woven tag on the heel and contrasting Black hits on the eyelets, tongue and quarter panel netting. Other details includes a reflective tongue, “Elevate” sewn onto the inner tongue atop an icy outsole.

Released in March 2023, the Air Jordan 5 “UNC” nods to Michael Jordan’s alma mater, University of North Carolina. It features a University Blue nubuck leather upper with Silver 3M reflective tongues and collegiate patch on the heels. “Heart” and “Soul” wording behind the tongues atop a Black midsole with shark-teeth details and icy translucent outsole completes the design.

Check out both Air Jordan 5s, and let us know which was the better release by casting your vote below.

Air Jordan 5 “Oregon”

Air Jordan 5 “UNC”