First Look at the 2025 Air Jordan 5 '35th Anniversary' Surfaces

If you hadn't yet clocked it, 2025 is shaping up to be a huge year for sneakers. We’re only halfway through, but the past few months have already been packed with big anniversaries – like the 's big 30th bash – and with them, a wave of retro drops and fresh upgrades. Now, the is joining the party and bringin' snacks. Marking 35 years in the game, the iconic silhouette is back with an all-new model to celebrate.

Originally released in 1990, the Tinker Hatfield design is credited with bringing a bold, aggressive edge to the Jordan line. As with many Jays, the kick has seen countless reworks, with OG 'Fire Red', 'Grape' and 'Black Metallic' serving as coveted grails. Collaborations with the likes of and the have further cemented the model’s influence across sport, fashion and streetwear.

Originally teased in 'Medium Soft Pink', this commemorative edition is a rich feast for the eyes. It offers the signature numerical text on the heel counter and rosy accents along the sharktooth midsole, but the standout element is the 'Sail' 3M uppe – a nod to the reflective piping seen on the , reaffirming the silhouette’s penchant for bold, flashy details.

The soft pink tones tie into the theme and draw inspiration from the traditional 'Coral' colourway we've seen at previous milestones – which tracks, coral being the 'traditional' wedding anniversary gift for three-and-a-half decades with your beloved. While the colour blocking feels fresh, it also bears clear similarities with the , rounding the release out with a retro feel.

Let the festivities begin! The Air Jordan 5 '35th Anniversary' drops on October 11 via SNKRS.

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