2025 might be the 40th anniversary of Jordan Brand as a whole, but it’s also a milestone for other silhouettes. In fact, the Air Jordan 5 turns 35 this year, and you know that this is cause for celebration too! Of course, the brand won’t let an occasion like that pass by without something special. And the choice fell on none other than the iconic Jordan 5 Tokyo 23 to celebrate the silhouette properly! So, let’s check out the kicks, why they’re important, and why you need them in your rotation, shall we?
Jordan 5 Tokyo 23 – Shibuya Born and Raised Since 2011!
Let’s go back to where it all started, the year 2011. That was the year that Jordan Brand opened the doors of its Tokyo store! The store was located in the famous Shibuya area, and well, it was a banger. So, to celebrate the opening, Jordan Brand dropped one of their hardest sneakers: the Jordan 5 Tokyo 23. Now, besides the cool looks, the kicks were extremely limited. And in the sneaker industry, rare kicks are worth so much, sentimentally and financially. In fact, the 2011 pair is currently worth a whopping average of $1,400! That’s a lot of profit from a shoe that retailed for $206, right?
Now, let’s talk about the 2025 Jordan 5 Tokyo 23! The kicks will mostly stick to all the OG details. You see, the upper will be yellow suede with black details, including the Japanese Kanji “23” on the heel. Of course, we can expect the speckled yellow sharktooth details to come back on the midsole too. Now, the only and most interesting difference between the 2011 and 2025 pair is the front of the outsole. You see, the toe portion of the outsole will be yellow this time instead of black. This is apparently a nod to the early samples. And it lowkey keeps the 2011 in its “grail” level.
Release Info & How to Score
We can expect the Jordan 5 Tokyo 23 to drop on September 27, 2025, for a retail price of $210. Naturally, these babies will be worth the investment, especially if you’ve always wanted to own a pair of these grails. They will definitely be dropping on Nike SNKRS and probably at select retailers. Now, let’s talk about the most important bit of it all. How can you score these babies for retail on drop day?
Well, the answer is pretty simple. In a very competitive industry like sneakers and sneaker resale, you’ll need help. And the best help you can get is having NSB3 by your side! From Nike SNKRS to Shopify, from sneakers to Labubus and more, we got you covered with it all. So, go on and get your copy today, and join the ranks of our cooks and sneakerheads. Godspeed!
