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Nike Zoom LeBron V vs. Air Jordan 5
Going away from the use of Foamposite seen on the previous model, the Zoom LeBron V differed in its inclusion of a midfoot strap, while also possessing a higher cut to make up for the decrease in ankle lockdown. Naturally, these implementations translated into a more technically advanced sneaker, leaving much to be desired for the casual wearer. Coming back again to design another signature Jordan model, Hatfield bucked his trend of “tinkering” with other Nike silhouettes, and crafted an original design for the Jordan 5, making use of 3M reflective material and taking inspiration from World War II fighter planes. The inclusion of an oversized tongue and translucent outsole on the V started the trend of innovative design that ushered the line to cross over into the fashion realm.
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