First Look at the 2025 Air Jordan 5 'Tokyo' Surfaces

‘No grail is safe.’

How many times have we said it over the last two years?

At first the rerelease onslaught was jarring, but repetition has yielded a numbness of sorts – every new addition to the class of ‘Never Expected These to Come Back’ becomes easier to accept. Less mental gymnastics required when it’s the new status quo – and love it or hate it, the vault is open. However, today a veritable bullet train ripped through our understanding of 'off-limits': as first announced by @zsneakerheadz, the Tokyo 5s are returning later this year.

The Air Jordan 5 ‘Tokyo’ was released by in 2011 to celebrate the opening of Jordan Tokyo 23 in Japan. The ‘Tokyo’ 5s broke necks with their yellow suede upper and the classic AJ5 3M tongue, while the traditional ‘23’ embroidery on the lateral side was replaced with Japanese characters, highlighting Japan’s Shibuya Ward. The model's unique detailing, combined with its limitation to Japan-based accounts, meant collectors were scrambling to secure their pairs. Whether you missed out the first time or were priced out by the aftermarket demand, a second opportunity lies around the corner.

While details are still under wraps, the 'Tokyo' 5s are expected to release in two versions, similar to the The release date is currently slated for September 27, 2025. Stay right here at Sneaker Freaker for all updates as they become available!