Jordan Brand is re-releasing the iconic Air Jordan 5 Retro "Fire Red" during Fall 2025, this time with a black tongue like the 1990 version.
UPDATE 10/06/2025: The first images of the new Air Jordan 5 Retro have been published by JD Sports. See detailed images of the upcoming Air Jordan Retro release below.
UPDATE 03/02/2025: The release of the Air Jordan 5 Retro "Fire Red" has been postponed, according to Sneaker Files. Although the pair was initially scheduled to launch on July 26, 2025, it will now release on September 13, 2025 at select Air Jordan retailers.
UPDATE 11/19/2024: According to zSneakerHeadz (via Twitter), the Air Jordan 5 pair is scheduled to release on July 26, 2025. For now, Nike has not yet confirmed the release date.
Originally released in 1990, Jordan Brand will celebrate 35 years of the Air Jordan 5 next year. In addition to the famous Air Jordan 5 "Grape" returning during the Summer of 2025, the brand is also launching the "Fire Red Black Tongue" during Fall 2025. This color scheme has been released three times so far – in 1990, 2006 and 2013. This colorway is part of the original "OG Colorways" created for the AJ5 silhouette. The 2024 version comes with a white upper (although it may lean more towards light grey than white), a red and black sole and a black tongue. The number 23 appears on the lateral side, representing the number Michael Jordan wore for almost his entire career. The release date has not yet been confirmed, but we already know the pair is dropping during Fall 2025.
When is the Air Jordan 5 Retro “Fire Red Black Tongue” releasing?
The Air Jordan 5 Retro "Fire Red Black Tongue" is releasing during Fall 2025 on Nike.com and at select Air Jordan Retro partner stores. For now, the brand has not yet announced an exact release date. However, we already know that the pair is part of the Nike Fall 2025 seasonal catalog. As a result, we expect the release to be scheduled between July and September 2025. See images of the 1990 pair below while we wait for more release details.
In other news, Off-White and Jordan Brand are launching a new Air Jordan 1 in 2025.
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