The shoe features a predominantly black upper constructed with a combination of nubuck and leather material with vibrant accents of red on various parts, including the midsole, Jumpman logo on the tongue, inner lining, and lace lock. It features some interesting design elements, such as shark-teeth accents on the midsole, and an Air unit in the heel.
A stand-out feature of the Jordan 5 retro Low Alternate 90 is the speckled pattern on the black midsole, which adds a unique touch of texture and visual interest to the design, making it stand out from other shoes in the collection. The shoe was initially released for retail on January 30th, 2016 at $175.