Official Retailer Images Of The Air Jordan 5 “Black/University Blue”

Returning for its 20th anniversary.

Matt Varga June 1st, 2026 (updated)

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Update: Official images of the Air Jordan 5 “Black/University Blue” have surfaced, confirming true-to-original detailing from the icy outsole to the light blue contrast stitching throughout. A drop on June 20th remains on track, letting loose the first retro release for this colorway in full family sizing.

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Mens Air Jordan 5 "Black Carolina"

SKU: DD0587-008

RETAIL PRICE: $220

RELEASE DATE: Jun 20, 2026

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Original article published April 1st, 2026:

Depending on your philosophy on the “glass half full/empty” side of things, it’s either a taxing or a rewarding time to love the Air Jordan 5. Indeed, we’ve seen some previously unvisited colorways hit the shelves again, from once-grail level pairs like the Air Jordan 5 “Tokyo” to past-decade classics like the Air Jordan 5 “Wolf Grey,” but many of them have been tough pairs to get your hands on.

Could we be staring down another hot commodity in the AJ5’s modern lineage? Revealed here is the Air Jordan 5 “Black/University Blue,” a lifestyle-era edition that puts a stealthy spin on the “UNC” stylings so commonly found in Jordan’s catalog. Beyond the updated shape, most of the tooling from the 2006 origins remain two decades later, including the contrast stitching that runs across the body, Carolina-style trim, and icy soles underfoot.

The Air Jordan 5 “Black/University Blue” is now expected to release on June 20th for $215 in adult sizing. Full kids’ sizing is also expected, and though not pictured here, the “Face Box” is reportedly coming with this pair. For the moment, peruse in-hand images included below.

: Air Jordan 5 “Black/University Blue” (2026) @hype901_

: Air Jordan 5 “Black/University Blue” (2026) @hype901_

: Air Jordan 5 “Black/University Blue” (2026) @hype901_

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Written by

Matt Varga, Junior Editor

Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in video editing and writing in the music world — primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers led him to switching over to footwear. An avid collector, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to either the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-ups. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.