Michael Jordan is paying homage to his alma mater, The University of North Carolina, with the release of the Air Jordan 5 Retro UNC University Blue.

The Jordan 5 UNC comes in the Tar Heels signature University Blue across the uppers and is dressed with University Blue laces, and lace locks. A black midsole with white and University Blue detailing separates the translucent blue outsole from the suede uppers. The sneakers are topped off with a silver reflective 3M tongue with a black jumpman logo.

The Air Jordan 5 Retro UNC University Blue released March 5, 2023, with a retail price of $225.