New Images of the Air Jordan 5 Retro Black University Blue Arrive Ahead of Its June 20 Drop

Published June 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Quick Facts

The pair features a black upper interrupted by University Blue stitching that calls back to Jordan’s college days, adding more blue to the plush terry sockliner and outsole
A Clear lace lock and side panel net match the classic reflective tongue with a Jumpman logo in the middle
The Air Jordan 5 Retro Black University Blue will be released June 20, 2026

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Air Jordan 5 Retro Black University Blue

Jordan has spent the first half of the year focusing on soccer, performance hoops, and a carefully curated run of retros. Amidst a push for low-top Air Jordan 1s and plenty of 6s, the latest pair of retro Jordans brings back a colorway from the mid-2000s in black and UNC blue.

Bringing Jordan’s College Vibes Back for Summer Vacation

The Air Jordan 5 Retro Black University Blue has been on our radar since last fall, arriving for the spring with a 20-year return alongside the White Metallic 5. As we get closer to the shoe’s release date later this month, retailers are starting to get pairs in, with new images arriving of the perfectly replicated retro pair.

A perfectly timed retro for the current 20-year fashion cycle, the pair features a black upper interrupted by University Blue stitching that calls back to Jordan’s college days, adding more blue to the plush terry sockliner and outsole. A Clear lace lock and side panel net match the classic reflective tongue with a Jumpman logo in the middle.

Air Jordan 5 Retro Black University Blue Release Details

The Air Jordan 5 Retro Black University Blue will be released June 20, 2026 through Nike and select Jordan retailers in-store and online. Available in full family sizing, the retail prices are set at $220 (men), $155 (GS), $95 (PS), and $80 (TD). For all the latest Jordan news and drop info, download the Sole Retriever App.