[Update 29 May 2024] Great news! The Nike Air Jordan 5 OG “Black Metallic” is slated to release on 15 February, 2025. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for further updates.

[Update 17 May 2024] Respected sneaker leakers zSneakerHeadz and Sneaker Files have recently announced that the Nike Air Jordan 5 OG “Black Metallic” will be getting the “Reimagined” treatment next year.

There’s no official look yet, but whispers in the industry suggest that it’ll have white laces and reflective detailing on the upper. All this while maintaining the familiar black and metallic color scheme.

In the meantime, check out the gallery above for more images of the Nike Air Jordan 5 OG “Black Metallic”. Be sure to stay tuned to SNKRDUNK Magazine for the latest updates!

[Update 23 Apr 2024] The Nike Air Jordan 5 OG “Black Metallic” will be released in full-family sizing. They come at an RRP of US$210 for men’s (M) sizes, US$160 for grade school (GS) sizes, US$90 for preschool (PS) sizes, and US$75 for toddler (TD) sizes.

Keep it locked to SNKRDUNK Magazine for more updates on this highly-anticipated pair as they surface.

Over three decades on, the Nike Air Jordan 5 remains in the pantheon of the greatest sneakers. The Tinker Hatfield brainchild has seen a plethora of iterations and reissues in that timespan. And attesting to its enduring legacy, the “Black Metallic” colorway has been rumored to return in Spring 2025.

Expect a sleek Black nubuck upper, accented by a Metallic Silver shimmer on the 3M reflective tongues and shark teeth. Speckled Black midsole details add depth, while classic “Nike Air” branding graces the heel tabs. The Jumpman on the tongue arrives in Fire Red presiding over the hallmark lace toggle in the same shade.

Moving in, a familiar “Air Jordan” inscription is emblazoned upside down on the inner tongues. Translucent mesh netting and a visible Air unit in the heel remain. All of the above-mentioned rest atop a translucent rubber outsole, completing the aesthetic.

Considering it’s a full year away, a firm release date hasn’t been disclosed. Nonetheless, enjoy a look at the pair in the gallery above, including its original make in 1990. Stay tuned for more details and images in the coming months!

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