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Air Jordan V 'El Grito' pays homage to Mexican culture and global influence

  • 11 September 2024

What to know

  • Jordan Brand's latest release, the Air Jordan V 'El Grito', is a celebration of Mexican culture, representing a shared identity and pride both in Mexico and around the world.
  • The 'El Grito' reinforces Jordan Brand's relationship with Mexican and Latin American communities, forged through unique experiences and collaborations that create an unparalleled connection between sneaker enthusiasts and sport.
  • After a limited release in Mexico, the silhouette will be available globally on 12 September at Nike.com and selected retail locations.

Jordan Brand continues to establish itself as a reference within Mexican culture, showcasing its commitment to Latin American communities through unique experiences and collaborations that create an unparalleled connection between sneaker enthusiasts and sport.

The brand's latest footwear release, the Air Jordan V 'El Grito', embodies this vision and pays homage to rich Mexican culture through nods to its streets, colours, textures and people—representing Mexican identity and pride both at home and around the world.

The 'El Grito' has a white leather upper featuring embossed details on the tongue, toe and heel that are inspired by Mexican craft and textures such as Talavera, or colourful glazed and decorated pottery.

Red and green lace locks and midsole teeth contrast with the white of the sneaker, and dubraes engraved with the word "viva" give the historic silhouette an unmistakable Mexican touch.

A green, red and white Jordan Brand label on the inside of the tongue furthers that feel, and a geometric, Burgundy design pattern throughout the shoe's interior lining provides an additional pop of colour.

The 'El Grito' is Jordan Brand's latest effort to create connections with Latin American sneaker fans, building on previous collaborations that celebrate Mexican culture and traditions, such as the Jordan Chilango Apparel Collection and striking editions of the Air Jordan 1 in various Nike Día de Muertos Collections.

Another example of these efforts is the July opening of Nike & Jordan World of Flight Mexico City, the first Jordan World of Flight experience in Latin America and Nike, Inc.'s largest retail space in the region—a three-floor destination spanning more than 2,000 square metres on the iconic Calle Madero in central Mexico City.

After a limited release in Mexico, including at Jordan World of Flight Mexico City, the Air Jordan V 'El Grito' will be available globally on 12 September at Nike.com and selected retail locations.

Air Jordan V 'El Grito' pays homage to Mexican culture and global influence

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