Air Jordan 5 ‘Sunset': Forgotten Icon Returns After 20 Years - Release Date & Where to Buy
The Air Jordan 5 "Sunset" (Style Code: IV5678-102) is a women's exclusive that could become one of Jordan Brand's biggest sleepers of the year. After just one release nearly 20 years ago, the limited lifestyle favorite is finally set to return next month.
Following the blockbuster return of the Air Jordan 5 "Wolf Grey" and the buzz surrounding the upcoming Air Jordan 5 "Black Carolina," these one-and-done "Sunset" retros have some serious expectations to meet. Whether they can live up to the hype remains to be seen. Let's get into it.
Key Facts at A Glance
Field | Details |
Name | Air Jordan 5 "Sunset" |
Style Code | IV5678-102 |
Colorway | White / Sunset / Fire Red / Black |
Release Date | July 1, 2026 |
Price | $215 |
Where to Buy | Nike SNKRS, Foot Locker, Shoe Palace, Champs Sports and select Jordan Brand retailers |
When Does the Air Jordan 5 "Sunset" Release and Where Can You Buy It?
According to House of Heat, the women's-exclusive Air Jordan 5 "Sunset" (Style Code: IV5678-102) is set to return on July 1, 2026. The long-awaited retro will retail for $215 and launch through Nike SNKRS, Foot Locker, Champs Sports, Shoe Palace, and select Jordan Brand retailers.
Air Jordan 5 "Sunset" Returns July 1, 2026 for 20th Anniversary
— House of Heat° (@houseofheat) December 22, 2025
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What Does the Air Jordan 5 "Sunset" Look Like?
Red and orange accents dance across the crisp white upper of the Air Jordan 5 "Sunset," adding character without overpowering the design. Heritage details like the 3M reflective tongue and shark tooth midsole remain intact on Tinker Hatfield's fighter jet-inspired silhouette.
Jumpman branding on the tongue and heel keeps Michael Jordan in plain sight, while the clean color blocking gives this retro a fresh look that still feels true to the original release. If there's one word to describe the Air Jordan 5 "Sunset," it's balanced.
Should You Buy the AJ5 "Sunset"?
If you're someone who likes white-dominant sneakers but wants to jazz things up a little, the Air Jordan 5 "Sunset" makes a lot of sense. The AJ5's padded lining and roomy toe box make it easy to wear, while the versatile colorway makes it easy to style.
Size matters, though. This is a women's-exclusive release, so anyone needing larger than a women's 12 (men's 10.5) will be forced to admire the "Sunset" from afar.
Why Does the Air Jordan 5 "Sunset" Matter?
Unlike many popular Air Jordan 5 colorways that have received multiple retros, the "Sunset" (Style Code: IV5678-102) has spent nearly two decades on the sidelines. It also arrived during a period when Jordan Brand was beginning to take women's releases more seriously, helping broaden the appeal of Air Jordans beyond their traditional audience.
Its return on July 1, 2026, offers sneakerheads a chance to revisit an often-overlooked chapter in Jordan Brand history.
I've been wearing Air Jordan 5s since the silhouette debuted in 1990, and if these weren't a women's exclusive, they'd have a good chance of finding their way into my rotation-especially for one of the all-white parties my better half is bound to drag me to this summer.
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This story was originally published June 8, 2026 at 2:37 PM.