The Air Jordan 5 Grape makes a long-awaited return in 2025 — and this time, we finally get the Nike Air on the heel.
While we’ve seen several retros over the years, this is the first true OG-style version that includes both the original shape updates and the classic heel branding. Jordan Brand notes this version brings the collar and toe shape closer to the original — and to my eye, the less banana-shaped silhouette definitely feels like a visual upgrade over past releases.
I’ve owned multiple versions of the Grape 5s, including the 2006 and 2013 retros that featured the Jumpman logo. And while Jordan Brand gave us the Nike Air treatment a few years ago with the “Fresh Prince” pair, that release skipped the lace holes altogether. So for collectors like me, this is the first retro that really gets it right. Since I’ve been back into Jordans again lately, there was no way I was missing this one. I was able to score a retail W on SNKRS and was excited to finally add a proper version of this classic to the collection.
This pair ships in a standard Jordan Brand grey cement print box with a black lid. Inside, you get white laces and the usual black/clear Nike-branded lace locks.
Materials
The upper is made of smooth white leather, and while it’s nothing premium, I do think it’s a slight step up from previous retros. Compared to the 2013 pair especially, this version feels better out of the box. It’s not a huge leap in quality, but for a retro, it gets the job done well enough.
Fit & Comfort
Fit is true to size. I find Jordan 5s to be slightly roomy in general, and this pair is no different. Comfort-wise, they’re fine for casual wear — no modern tech here, but for a few hours out and about, they’ll hold up without issue.
If these are sold out at different stores online, you can try looking for them on eBay.
Colorway: White / New Emerald – Grape Ice
Style Code: HQ7978-100
Year of Release: 2025
MSRP: $215