On February 8, 2025, the Air Jordan 5 'Black Metallic Reimagined' will be released at Nike and selected retailers. The colorway first debuted in 1990, and now, exactly 35 years later, the 'Black Metallic' is making a comeback.
At the end of 1989, it was clear: Michael Jordan was playing better than ever and needed a sneaker that perfectly embraced this. Tinker Hatfield, also the designer of silhouettes such as the Air Max 1 and Air Trainer 1, was tasked with creating a new design that had to be more comfortable than its predecessors.
The sneaker was introduced through a commercial featuring Spike Lee's character, Mars Blackmon, using the famous quote, "It gotta be the shoes." The Air Jordan 5 was a success, and soon after, colorways like the 'Fire Red,' 'Laney,' and 'Grape' followed.
In 2025, the OG release returns as part of Nike's 'Reimagined' series. The Air Jordan 5 'Black Metallic Reimagined' features a black leather upper, an enlarged tongue, and the signature shark teeth detailing on the sole. The 3M details on the tongue glow in the dark.
The 'Black Metallic Reimagined' will be released on February 8, 2025, at Nike and selected retailers. Check out the official images of the pair below and don’t miss this release.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The Air Jordan 5 made its debut in 1990 in the 'Black Metallic' colorway.
Tinker Hatfield is the designer of the Air Jordan 5. A well-known name at Nike, Hatfield is also responsible for iconic designs such as the Air Max 1, Air Trainer 1, and Air Jordan models 3 through 15, as well as the 20 and 23—just to name a few.
The Air Jordan 5 'Black Metallic Reimagined' drops on February 8, 2025, at Nike and selected retailers. Check out the release details in the Sneakerjagers release calendar.
