One of the most coveted Air Jordan 5 retros of all time is rumored to return this year. According to @zSneakerheadz on Instagram, the “Tokyo” Jordan 5 (style code: IO3372-700) is making its way back to retailers in the fall.
The “Tokyo” Air Jordan 5 was originally released in 2011 to celebrate the opening of the Jordan Tokyo 23 store and only launched at select stockists in Japan. Given the exclusivity that came with the release, the sneaker still resells for nearly of $3,000 on the secondary marketplace.
The style features a vibrant yellow upper and has a special “23” logo embroidered on the heel of the lateral side, with Jumpman branding on the back. The shoe also had a predominantly white midsole contrasted by yellow shark teeth and a translucent outsole.
It’s worth noting that the pair pictured above is the ’11 version of the shoe. According to the leaker, two versions of the “Tokyo” Jordan 5 could be releasing, but the different elements distinguishing the variations have yet to be revealed.
UPDATE (5/23): Yes, the “Tokyo” Air Jordan 5 is actually coming back. We got access from Jordan Brand to details on the upcoming retro, which is currently scheduled for a September 2025 release. The shoe, which originally released in 2011, is being brought back in the midst of a strong retro run for the Air Jordan 5, in order to give fans another opportunity to experience the previously limited shoe. This time around, 20,000 pairs are expected to be available. One small change coming to the retro to help differentiate the original is that the tip of the outsole will be yellow, like the alternate sample version, rather than black like the retail release. Subtle tweaks to original designs like this can be expected on more upcoming retro products from Jordan Brand.
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