In a year packed with retro reissues and 40th-anniversary celebrations for the Jordan line, the Air Jordan 5 “Grape” is sliding into the spotlight with quiet confidence and maximum flair. If there’s one colorway that defined off-court Jordan style in the ‘90s — it’s this one.
Set to drop June 21, 2025, this marks the fifth release of the “Grape” 5s — and easily the most faithful to the original 1990 version. With OG Nike Air branding, a remastered shape, and all the nostalgic sauce, Jordan Brand didn’t cut corners.
Grape Game Strong – A Look Back at the Legacy
The “Grape” AJ5 wasn’t worn by MJ on the hardwood — but it was worn by him on a Wheaties box, and even more iconically, by Will Smith on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. This shoe is a pop culture pillar, no debate.
First released in 1990, the “Grape” was a risk: white leather, emerald green pops, and purple midsoles? That was bold. But sneaker culture caught on quick — and the legend grew.
Basketball 1991 Vintage Sports Poster
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- 2006 LS Retro: Jumpman heel branding, lifestyle apparel, midsole cracking complaints
- 2013 Retro: Bulky shape, still no Nike Air
- 2018 “Fresh Prince”: Laceless, elastic tongue, tribute to Will Smith’s 50th
- 2025 Return: OG shape, Nike Air on heel, full-family sizing
And now? It’s back to business with what fans really wanted: true OG treatment. No tweaks. No Jumpman. Just pure '90s nostalgia done right.
Will Smith wearing Air Jordan 5 OG Grape
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Material Breakdown – OG Specs, No Shortcuts
Every piece of this shoe pays homage to the original while benefiting from today’s craftsmanship. This isn’t just another retro — it’s a restoration done right.
- Colorway: White / Grape Ice / New Emerald / Black
- Upper: Smooth white leather with translucent mesh side panels
- Tongue: Plush purple with New Emerald Jumpman embroidery
- Midsole: Grape + Emerald mix with Shark Teeth detailing
- Outsole: Icy translucent with black hits
- Heel Branding: OG Nike Air logo returns
- Packaging: Throwback-style box to complete the retro trip
Sneakerhead POV – Is This a Must Cop?
Let’s be honest — not every retro earns its place, but this one? This is that true-to-form Grape 5 that collectors have been waiting for. Clean. Balanced. Historical.
If you missed the OG or weren’t into the laceless “Fresh Prince” version, this is your redemption shot. One of the best non-Bulls colorways ever made, now in its sharpest form.
Collector Tip: Don’t wait for the hype to build — this drop is already picking up quiet heat. The clean heel alone is worth the pickup.
Release Info – Air Jordan 5 “Grape” 2025
- Model: Air Jordan 5 OG “Grape”
- Colorway: White / Grape Ice / New Emerald / Black
- Style Code: HQ7978-100, HQ7980-100, HQ7979-100, HQ7981-100
- Release Date: June 21, 2025
- Retail Price: $215 (Men) / $160 (GS) / $100 (PS) / $85 (TD)
- Stockists: Tops & Bottoms, Nike SNKRS, Shoe Palace, Hibbett & other Jordan retailers
- Availability: Full-family sizing
If you're chasing vintage details, this is your window. No branding confusion, no modern tweaks — this is a proper retro with its legacy intact.
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Check Out the Official Nike Release Images of Men's Air Jordan 5 Retro OG "Grape" below:
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