Sneaker News Updated April 24th, 2025: The Air Jordan 5 “Black Metallic Reimagined” restocked on Nike.com in limited quantity HERE.
The Air Jordan 5 “Black Metallic Reimagined” colorway is finally scheduled for an official release on February 8th, 2025. Available in adult, grade school/big kids, pre school/little kids, and toddler sizes, these new Jordan 5s will be available on SNKRS, larger retailers such as Foot Locker JD Sports, DICK’s, and so on, as well as boutique retailers such as Sneaker Politics, Extra Butter, CNCPTS, and more. The store list is just below; be sure to tap in at 10:00 AM ET on February 8th or check out our Jordan Release Dates page on the morning of.
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Mens Air Jordan 5 Reimagined
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What’s New With The “Black Metallic Reimagined” Jordan 5s
First teased in early 2024, the Air Jordan 5 “Black Metallic Reimagined” is a continuation of Jordan Brand’s Reimagined series which consists of iconic OG colorways with a minor tweak or update. For the Air Jordan 5, the Jumpman kept things rather simple by adding a reflective edge on the upper. Outside of that detail, these Air Jordan 5s are the most accurate replica of the original 1990 version.
Air Jordan 5 “Black Metallic” History
The Air Jordan 5 “Black Metallic” is an original colorway of the AJ5 from 1990. Designed by Tinker Hatfield, the model is inspired by the Supermarine Spitfire Mk VIII, a World War II era fighter jet. It’s famous for its oversized tongue while also ushering in reflective detail to the world of sneakers at large.
It first re-released in 2000; this first-time Retro featured Nike Air on the heel. The next such Retro release came in 2007, but with a Jumpman logo on the heel and a “23” embroidered on the rear. That same version dropped again just a few years later in 2011.
Finally, in 2016, Jordan Brand released the Air Jordan 5 “Black Metallic” in its truest form to date; part of the Jumpman’s Remastered efforts to maintain the shape, quality, and materials of the originals, this Air Jordan 5 was celebrated en masse for its proper execution.
