Air Jordan 5 “Black/Metallic” Reimagined Releasing In 2025 With Reflective Piping

The 35th Anniversary of the Air Jordan 5 is off to a great start.

Sneaker News May 16th, 2024 (updated)

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Updated May 16th, 2024: One of the more anticipated 2025 Jordans has a significant update that may affect the demand of the release greatly. Originally, it had been reported that the Air Jordan 5 “Black/Metallic” would be returning in OG form. This latest update by @zsneakerheadz reveals that the shoes will be the next chapter of the Reimagined series in which timelesss colorways are slightly modified to expand the origin story. For 2025, this Air Jordan 5 will feature white shoe-laces (an original detail) and reflective piping on the upper — a nod to the groundbreaking reflective material on the tongue that has become a mainstay in footwear.

The below article was originally published on April 4th, 2024.

The Air Jordan 5 is celebrating its 35th Anniversary in 2025. With that distinction comes some measure of observance by Jordan Brand, and the excitement is already starting to build as we learn of the return of the original Black/Metallic colorway.

First debuting in 1990 at the All-Star Game, the Air Jordan 5 “Black/Metallic” is regarded as one of the greatest OG Jordans in history. Noted for its black nubuck upper, oversized reflective tongue, and translucent rubber netting on the upper, this all-time classic last hit retail in 2016 with a $220 MSRP. That heightened pricing was a reflection of the Jumpman’s Remastered execution of Retro footwear — a true-to-original approach in regards to shape and material.

According to @zsneakerheadz and Sneaker Files, Jordan Brand is planning to bring back this OG classic; full specifications are unknown, but these are expected in 2025.

Stay tuned for continuing developments, including first looks, official images, pricing, and more. For other updates, flip through the Jordan Release Dates 2024 page to see what’s coming this April.