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If there was one word to describe Carmelo Anthony’s fifth signature shoe, the Jordan Melo M5, it would be versatility. The shoe carries on Jordan Brand’s tradition of honoring an athlete’s excellence through the shoe’s design and performance. Known for his quickness, power, and agility, the international superstar has proven his ability to play every position on the court.
Right out of the box, the Jordan Melo M5 is tuned for a high performance game on the hardwood. By analyzing the needs of athletes from a range of different sports D’Wayne Edwards, Footwear Design Director of Jordan Brand, designed a shoe that Melo could play all five positions on the court. At just 15 ounces, the Jordan Melo M5’s light weight body allows Melo to glide through defenders like a point-guard; the forefoot flex grooves provide flexibility for a shooting guard; the superior fit combined with heel and forefoot Zoom Air cushioning is great for a small or power forward; and the medial and lateral outsole wraps up the sides to provide improved support for Melo to post up down low.
Similar to the BMW sportscar that shares the same model name, M5, the Jordan Melo M5 is as unique for its design as is its high tuned performance. The Melo M5 borrows design cues from a number of Carmelo Anthony’s favorite Air Jordans to honor the historic 23rd anniversary of the franchise. The Air Jordan 6 lent inspiration for the heel tab; the Air Jordan 11 was a design cue for the curved toe and presence of patent leather; the Air Jordan 15 provided inspiration for the heel; and the Air Jordan XX3 was represented by the upper from a number of cues.
