Sneaker News The historic year of Retro continues as Jordan Brand celebrates its 40th Anniversary with a plethora of Retro release blockbusters. This one’s extra special: not only is the Air Jordan 5 is not only celebrating its own three-decade milestone, this “Grape” colorway is launching for the first time as a re-issue with Nike Air branding on the heel.
A Brief History Of The Grape Jordan 5
Like many of the Air Jordans of the late 1980s and the 1990s, the Air Jordan 5 “Grape” has strong ties to Michael Jordan’s on-court prowess as well as as cultural fabric of the 1990s. While not the first non-Chicago related colorway, the Grape 5s broke through the wall with its appearances on the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air; this natural appearance on the feet of celebrities pushed the popularity of Air Jordans into the stratosphere.
The Air Jordan 5 “Grape” originally launched in 1990; the first-ever Retro release didn’t occur until sixteen years later, donning the Jumpman logo at the heel. It arrived once more in 2013 (still with the Jumpman), while a unique laceless edition honoring Will Smith’s sitcom dropped in 2018. Although that pair did in fact feature Nike Air on the heel, it is not considered a legitimate Retro release.
The popularity of the Grapes led to some off-shoot colorways such as the “Black Grape” and the “Alternate Grape”. Each of these hinged on the purple/aqua midsole with different colored uppers.
Where To Buy The Grape Jordan 5s
The Air Jordan 5 “Grape” is considered to be a “GR” release and will be available on SNKRS, nationwide retailers, and sneaker boutiques. A full family sizes run including Adult, Grade School, Little Kids, and Toddler are confirmed to be available on the scheduled June 21st release date. See our Where To Buy guide below for store list updates. More updates can be found on our Jordan Release Dates page.
WHERE TO BUY
Mens Air Jordan 5 "Grape"
US 06/21/2025 Saturday
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| Retailer | Release type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Finish Line | Standard | Check Site |
| JD Sports US | Standard | Check Site |
| Nikestore | Standard | Check Site |
| DICK'S | App / In Store Only | App / In Store Only |
| Sneaker Politics | Raffle | Check Site |
| Concepts | In Store Only | Offline Only |
| Foot Locker | App Only | Check App |
| TAKOUT NY | Raffle | Check Site |
Images Of Kids Sizes (GS, PS, TD)
