Michael Jordan’s fifth signature sneaker reached a milestone in 2025, and Nike, Inc.’s Jordan Brand has appropriately celebrated the occasion with several 35th anniversary-timed releases. The Air Jordan 5 Retro OG “Black Metallic Reimagined” has been one of the year’s most popular styles and upcoming launches such as the “Tokyo T23” are already building buzz ahead of their release. And now, joining the anniversary festivities is a brand new look for the retro basketball sneaker.
The upcoming Air Jordan 5 Retro “35th Anniversary” uses classic color blocking on the model reminiscent of styles worn by Jordan on the court in 1990. But rather than the Chicago Bulls-themed red seen on the original sneaker, this new Air Jordan 5 uses Medium Soft Pink as an accent color in all of the places Fire Red would have appeared on the original ’90 iteration.
With a full colorway of White/Medium Soft Pink/Black, the upcoming Air Jordan 5 Retro “35th Anniversary” features some unique detailing. Keeping true to the original-styled version of the sneaker, the upcoming release dons Jordan’s personalized 23 stitching and heel Nike Air embroidery in place of the Jumpman logo which is often used on new colorways of Air Jordan Retros.
Air Jordan 5 Retro “35th Anniversary” (reflective).
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But the standout trait of the new release is its fully reflective upper, which shines in a bright white when light hits it. The reactive treatment isn’t quite as dialed up as it’s been on styles like the “Green Bean” Air Jordan 5, but it serves as an effective nod to the reflective tongue that the model popularized.
In addition to the aforementioned “Black Metallic Reimagined” and “Tokyo T23” versions of the Air Jordan 5, there are several other colorways on the way this year. Readers can expect the original “Grape” style to be reissued on June 21, while the original “Fire Red” makeup is set to be released in September. Also on the horizon is a two-sneaker collaboration with Awake NY, a new colorway from A Ma Maniére’s ongoing partnership and a special-edition “Wings” iteration.
Despite recent industry reports of a slow-down in Jordan business and Nike, Inc.’s other retro franchises such as the Air Force 1 and Dunk, the throwback styles continue to be key drivers for hype amongst sneaker connoisseurs.
The Air Jordan 5 Retro “35th Anniversary” is set to be released in full-family sizing. As of publishing, the expected release date is Oct. 11 for a retail price of $210 in adult sizes. The sneaker’s SKU is HQ7978-102.
Air Jordan 5 Retro “35th Anniversary.”
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Air Jordan 5 Retro “35th Anniversary” (lateral and medial).
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Air Jordan 5 Retro “35th Anniversary” (medial and sole).
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Air Jordan 5 Retro “35th Anniversary” (heel).
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