Air Jordan 5 Black Metallic Ugly Christmas Sweater Retro 23 Basketball Sneaker Knit Holiday Pullover With Court And Basketball Pattern

Air Jordan 5 Black Metallic Ugly Christmas Sweater Retro 23 Basketball Sneaker Knit Holiday Pullover With Court And Basketball Pattern

The Air Jordan 5 Black Metallic Ugly Christmas Sweater combines the legendary heritage of one of basketball’s most iconic sneakers with the festive tradition of holiday knitwear, creating a unique piece of wearable basketball culture for sneakerheads and NBA fans alike. The Air Jordan 5 Black Metallic originally debuted in February 1990 as one of four launch colorways designed by legendary Nike designer Tinker Hatfield, inspired by World War II fighter jets with its distinctive shark-tooth midsole, mesh side panels, and bump-out collar that revolutionized basketball footwear design. This particular colorway gained instant popularity as Michael Jordan wore it during Chicago Bulls games, featuring the signature black nubuck upper with metallic silver accents and the iconic Fire Red Jumpman logo that became synonymous with MJ’s dominance on the court. The sneaker celebrated its 35th anniversary with the Black Metallic Reimagined release on February 8, 2025, retailing at $210 and featuring upgraded reflective heel branding while maintaining the original “Nike Air” stitching and translucent outsole that defined the silhouette. This holiday pullover sweater honors that legacy by incorporating basketball court patterns, the number 23 representing Jordan’s iconic jersey number, and basketball motifs into a knit design that celebrates the American tradition of Ugly Christmas Sweater Day, observed annually on the third Friday of December. The NBA and sneaker culture have fully embraced this quirky holiday tradition, with basketball fans proudly wearing deliberately garish sweaters featuring their favorite teams, players, and sneaker designs as both ironic fashion statements and genuine celebrations of basketball heritage. This unisex sweater serves as the perfect conversation starter at holiday parties, basketball viewing gatherings, or sneaker conventions, appealing to collectors who appreciate the Air Jordan 5’s transcendent status beyond the hardwood as a cultural icon that shaped streetwear and sneaker culture for over three decades. The design authentically captures both the technical details of the Black Metallic colorway and the deliberately over-the-top aesthetic that makes ugly Christmas sweaters a beloved seasonal tradition, making it essential holiday apparel for anyone passionate about Jordan Brand history, basketball fashion, or festive athletic wear that combines nostalgia with contemporary sneaker enthusiasm.​

Product Details:

• Comfortable and versatile, this sweater is perfect on its own or as a layer under a blazer or jacket.
• This casual wardrobe-essential comes in a lightweight fabric perfect for comfortable everyday wear.
• Suitable for special occasions such as Christmas, birthday, celebration, housewarming gift.
• Material: Polyester and spandex is used to react to your body’s temperature, thus keeping you warm in the Winter.
• Dye-sublimation printing.
• For all ages.
• EU warranty – 2 years.

Please allow 7-9 business days to receive a tracking number while your order is handcrafted, packaged, and shipped from our facility.

Enjoy shopping at shopmerchgame.com.