Check the style number, usually 9 digits, matches that found on the box. Nike Jordan 5's will not have the trademarked swoosh on the side but rather a mesh panel. Check that the stiching around the panel is neat and even. New Jordan 5's come with a Jumpman logo embroidered into the heel.

Introduced to the world by Spike Lee's iconic character Mars Blackmon, the AJ 5 was released in 1990.

The AJ X Special "Grimm" Editions are the most coveted Jordans in the world, with fewer than a dozen pairs created for the charity auction.

They're some of the most coveted and stylish sneakers on the market, but there's one catch: All this fame means Jordans can be hard to find. Searching for certain Jordan colorways and collabs is a full-time job for some sneakerheads, with dozens of retail and resell platforms all over the internet.