Introducing the Jordan Melo M5
Posted by Matt Halfhill | Nov 4, 2008 If there was one word to describe Carmelo Anthony’s fifth signature shoe, the Jordan Melo M5, it would be versatility. The shoe carries on Jordan Brand’s tradition of honoring an athlete’s excellence through the shoe’s design and performance. Known for his quickness, power, and agility, the international superstar has proven his ability to play every position on the court.
Right out of the box, the Jordan Melo M5 is tuned for a high performance game on the hardwood. By analyzing the needs of athletes from a range of different sports D’Wayne Edwards, Footwear Design Director of Jordan Brand, designed a shoe that Melo could play all five positions on the court. At just 15 ounces, the Jordan Melo M5’s light weight body allows Melo to glide through defenders like a point-guard; the forefoot flex grooves provide flexibility for a shooting guard; the superior fit combined with heel and forefoot Zoom Air cushioning is great for a small or power forward; and the medial and lateral outsole wraps up the sides to provide improved support for Melo to post up down low. Similar to the BMW sportscar that shares the same model name, M5, the Jordan Melo M5 is as unique for its design as is its high tuned performance. The Melo M5 borrows design cues from a number of Carmelo Anthony’s favorite Air Jordans to honor the historic 23rd anniversary of the franchise. The Air Jordan 6 lent inspiration for the heel tab; the Air Jordan 11 was a design cue for the curved toe and presence of patent leather; the Air Jordan 15 provided inspiration for the heel; and the Air Jordan XX3 was represented by the upper from a number of cues. Look for the Jordan Melo M5 to release nationwide in stores on Saturday, November 22nd with a retail price of $125. More info about the Jordan Melo M5 Court Blue, “Nuggets” Jordan Melo M5, Olympic Jordan Melo M5. |
Nov 4, 2008 at 4:36 pm
Looks tight, but will they squeak like the old Melo’s?
Nov 4, 2008 at 4:40 pm
a melo fusion/dubzero…idk, never buy melo anyway…
Nov 4, 2008 at 4:44 pm
I didn’t think there was any possible way that Dwayne Edwards could follow up to the M4 with something better, but I was def wrong. I am probably going to put this at #2 for the best Melo sneakers of all time.
1) Jordan Melo 5.5
2) Jordan Melo 5
3) Jordan Melo 4
4) Jordan Melo 3
5) Jordan Melo 1.5
Nov 4, 2008 at 4:45 pm
id rock em
Nov 4, 2008 at 4:45 pm
WOW! I saw some decent pics of Melo wearing them from the KICKS ON COURT that Nice Kicks does, but after seeing these pics I gotta grab them.
For me, retros are great, but I have them all. Time to get something new the is going to drive the brand’s future.
Nov 4, 2008 at 4:47 pm
is this the first all black high top for Melo? I honestly can’t remember, but eitherway these are straight FIRE!
I like that D’Wayne took *inspiration* from different elements of past Jordan shoes and didn’t just copy/paste them on like a fusion or spizike. I am copping these for sure.
Melo M5 > Lebron VI
Nov 4, 2008 at 4:53 pm
A very nice shoe if you ask me. For $125, I would much rather have these than the $140 Lebron VI.
Nov 4, 2008 at 4:55 pm
carmelo is one of my fav ballers in the league, one of the best lookin ‘melo’s, after the 5.5.
these look like a poorman’s air jordan 23
Nov 4, 2008 at 5:02 pm
yea these are nice im grippin a pair of these but the best pair is the 5.5
Nov 4, 2008 at 5:22 pm
These look a lot like the Jordan 23 low’s??? i’m just sayin? when they drop i will cop!!!
Nov 4, 2008 at 5:33 pm
Man those are dope they look like every jordan put out of the last couple of months i love hype
Nov 4, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Best lookin Melo’s by far.
Nov 4, 2008 at 5:54 pm
I really like these. I have not been a fan of the Melo spin offs from Jordan brand. But this shoe has elements of the 17, dub zero, little bit of the 13’s and the 15’s. I’d be interested in seeing more of this shoe.
Nov 4, 2008 at 6:08 pm
got 2 see them in stores 2 decide 2 get them…
Nov 4, 2008 at 6:44 pm
these kinda nice
Nov 4, 2008 at 6:55 pm
First GOOD pic of the M5’s llooks soldi hommies…
Nov 4, 2008 at 7:08 pm
looks to be inspired a bit from XIs. no thanks.
Nov 4, 2008 at 7:13 pm
nice but imma wait for another colorway tha olympic edition r nice
Nov 4, 2008 at 7:16 pm
Fugly!! what is carmelo thinking ?? What Is The Jordan Brand Thinking???
Nov 4, 2008 at 7:26 pm
ugly
Nov 4, 2008 at 8:05 pm
i like these but just not in that all black colorway and im not a carmelo fan anyway…i’d be more interested in the new chris paul shoe coming out
Nov 4, 2008 at 8:26 pm
It’s nice, might be my first Melo’s, could rock these on the court.
Nov 4, 2008 at 8:28 pm
Good looking shoe
Nov 4, 2008 at 8:57 pm
Nice!
Nov 4, 2008 at 9:02 pm
they got theese already at pickyourshoes.com
Nov 4, 2008 at 9:02 pm
btw, they are currently selling them at pickyourshoes for less than retail… fwiw.
Nov 4, 2008 at 9:02 pm
haha, good ish zane, must have beat me by a second.
Nov 4, 2008 at 9:29 pm
yea these r pretty hard but my last pair of melos had a horrible squeak, and ive herd the same from others so DONT GET THEM
Nov 4, 2008 at 9:36 pm
they straigt.im not a big melo fan.i only had two pair of his shoes
Nov 4, 2008 at 10:06 pm
The JB design team stay crappin on Melo. haahaa!!
Nov 4, 2008 at 10:08 pm
These are just as doofy and clunky as all the other Carmelos…this guy must have city buses for feet.
Nov 4, 2008 at 11:08 pm
they are super versatile as a shoe because Melo can play all 5 positions and these are the melo m’5’s
Nov 4, 2008 at 11:46 pm
i think those are actually pretty hot
http://www.breakindownthegame.com
Nov 5, 2008 at 12:14 am
WOW
Nov 5, 2008 at 2:50 am
These look like steel toe boots with patent leather.
Nov 5, 2008 at 8:20 am
WoW was this an infomecial or a post?
Nov 5, 2008 at 8:58 am
THEY LOOK LIKE SHARKLEY’S!!!!!
and thats not a bad thing btw
Nov 5, 2008 at 9:58 am
These are the best Melo’s by far.
Nov 5, 2008 at 10:00 am
OBAMA!!! thank god!!
Nov 5, 2008 at 11:33 am
obama my dad is dona wear these
Nov 5, 2008 at 11:55 am
Enough of this wack sh!t!!!! OBAMAS IN GREAT. THESE M5s are terrible.
WHERE ARE THE PICS OF THE 11/12 CDP????????????????????????????
Nov 5, 2008 at 12:15 pm
WWWWWWWWWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK
Nov 5, 2008 at 3:51 pm
best melo ever!!!
Nov 5, 2008 at 3:59 pm
im i the only 1 dat see dese look lik da 6 rings
Nov 5, 2008 at 7:12 pm
Hell no dont insult the 6 rings like that!!!!!!!!!!
Nov 5, 2008 at 9:52 pm
these are super whack.
definitely not a must a cop.
Nov 6, 2008 at 3:36 am
They look like steel toe boots with patent leather.
Nov 16, 2008 at 2:30 pm
are u serious melos favorite is the 15s
Nov 18, 2008 at 2:32 pm
Ithought da kicks waz kinda fly I’d roc
Nov 18, 2008 at 2:34 pm
these are FIRE! best Melos ever.
1- Best
1. M5
2. M3
3. M5.5
Jan 6, 2009 at 10:40 pm
i got some of those jordan melo m5 and they really help me on the basketball court