Michael Jordan showed up to Kansas Speedway this weekend in a pair of Air Jordan 5 "White Metallics." He was there supporting his NASCAR team, 23XI Racing. The shoes were hard to miss on the pit lane.
The Air Jordan 5 "White Metallic" is releasing on April 25th, 2026.
Kansas Speedway is hosting a NASCAR Cup Series race. Jordan was spotted trackside greeting drivers and crew members. The Jumpman logo on his hat matched the branding on the 23XI race suits.
23XI Racing was co-founded by Jordan and Denny Hamlin and launched in 2021. In just its sixth season, Tyler Reddick leads the Cup Series standings, having won four of the first eight races. Overall, Jordan's team is having one of its best seasons yet.
What began as an ambitious project backed by MJ and Hamlin has evolved into a weekly contender capable of lining up alongside NASCAR's traditional heavyweights. Seeing Jordan at the track in person underscores just how invested he is in the team's success.
As for the footwear, Jordan kept it clean and personal. Also the Air Jordan 5 "White Metallic" is one of the most classic colorways in the entire Air Jordan catalog. Wearing his own shoe to his own race team's event is exactly on brand.
Air Jordan 5 OG "White Metallic"
The Air Jordan 5 "White Metallic" is one of the cleanest colorways the silhouette has ever seen. Also the entire upper is dressed in crisp white leather, kept minimal and sharp throughout.
Black hits land on the Jumpman logo at the tongue and the lace aglets, adding just enough contrast. A translucent icy blue outsole runs underneath the white midsole, giving the shoe a cool, premium finish.
The reflective tongue and shark tooth midsole detailing round out the classic AJ5 design language. It's a shoe that works anywhere whether it's courtside, trackside, or anywhere else Michael Jordan decides to show up.
Finally, the retail price of the Air Jordan 5 "White Metallic" will be $215 when they drop.
Michael Jordan Charles Barkley
In other news, Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley appear to be mending their long-standing friendship. The two NBA legends had been publicly feuding for years. This was largely due to Barkley's criticism of Jordan following the release of The Last Dance documentary.
Recently, the two were spotted together, signaling that the beef is finally behind them. Overall, for two of the greatest players of their generation, it's a welcome sight.
