[Update 21 Jul 2023] After months of teasing, the Nike Air Jordan 5 Low “Dongdan” will finally be released on 3 August on SNKRS. Find them on the platform then for US$190.

[Update 23 May 2023] While release details remains scanty, official images of the Air Jordan 5 Low “Dongdan” have now surfaced. Take a look at them on the article slider above as we await for more updates to come.

[Update 12 May 2023] New leaks have emerged of the special AJ5. Although they’re not official looks, it does give a closer view of its construction and palette. More information should surface with this sample pair looking as good as finished. Stay tuned!

To the average joe, Beijing is the famed capital of China that’s filled with dozens of historical landmarks. But to hoopers worldwide, the capital city is home to the Sunset Dongdan basketball tournament.

The annual competition is cherished among streetballers globally, to the point where it’s labeled as the “Holy Land” of Chinese streetball. And where there’s basketball, the Jordan Brand is sure to turn up.

To celebrate this year’s iteration of the Sunset Dongdan tournament, the Jumpman team is creating a special Nike Air Jordan 5 Low “Dongdan”.

Maybe it’s due to recency bias, but there’s an urge to draw comparisons with the Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Black/Phantom” thanks to its all-black nubuck upper and visible white stitchings. That being said, the Air Jordan 5 Low’s traditional design elements remain intact.

Pink is the color chosen for its iconic midsole spikes. A similar hue is used on the translucent outsole, exuding a cloudy-candy vibe underfoot. This is further channeled on its specially printed insoles, which features a violet sky graphic along with the Jumpman logo. Rounding off the design is the tournament’s logo on the heels, embroidered in white to match the stitching on its uppers.

While release details are scanty at the moment, expect more information to arrive come summer. In the meantime, take an early first look at the upcoming pair via @asneakerhead101.

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