The Jordan V Triple Black Premium looks way too much like licorice

The forthcoming “Premium” version of the Air Jordan V will be a triple black design that definitely feels over the top, probably because it looks a lot like black licorice.

Back in April, Jordan Brand released a “Premium Pure Platinum” version of the Air Jordan V and while it felt high-end, the design didn’t jump over the moon. The only problem was the price, which is why they’re still readily available in most common sizes.

And perhaps the other problem was it was the type of shoe one might be terrified to wear outside.

Ever.

The second iteration of the Premium V will be coming in the form of a triple black look that, as previously mentioned, conveys black licorice for days.

Seriously, take a look at these things.

I’m not sure why the design treatment strayed from the Platinum Vs at all, but it did.

Between the striped portion of the upper and the dramatically finished tongue — licorice, anyone? — these kinda feel like you might need to wear an all leather outfit or bedazzle yourself with Twizzlers if you ever plan on wearing these shoes.

However, in a concerted effort to be completely fair, below are a few stills from Nike’s official announcement page so as to get an overall feel of the shoe.

Not bad, not bad at all. Especially when compared to the initial photo in the tweet above.

But is it weird to say the tongue of a sneaker could actually ruin said sneaker as a whole?

Yes, it probably is. But that doesn’t mean I’m wrong.

Because everything else looks pretty damn smooth; borderline glorious.

Oh well, whatever.

The Jordan V Triple Black Premium, seemingly inspired by Big Baller Brand pricing, will be going for $400 and will release on Saturday, July 8, at 10 am EDT.

In the meantime, go ahead and have yourself a Twizzler.