The Air Jordan 5 ‘Tokyo 23’ is stepping back into the spotlight in Fall 2025, over a decade after its ultra-exclusive debut.
Originally released in April 2011 to celebrate the grand opening of Jordan Brand’s Tokyo23 store in Japan’s vibrant Shibuya Ward, this eye-catching sneaker has long held mythical grail status, and now, it’s finally getting a retro treatment.
Design Details:
Drenched in a bold yellow upper and accented with subtle grey and black hits, the Air Jordan 5 ‘Tokyo 23’ instantly drew comparisons to the Air Jordan 4 ‘Lightning’, but stood on its own with a distinct story and hyper-limited availability. Released only in Japan, pairs quickly soared in value, fetching over $5,000 on the resale market and becoming the holy grail for collectors with deep pockets and a craving for international heat.
In true Jordan Brand fashion, the storytelling behind the shoe is as powerful as the design. This pair isn’t just bright, it represents the pre-Instagram era, when securing exclusive kicks wasn’t about clicks, bots, or raffles, but real-world connections and sneaker-savvy hustle.
Release Info:
For 2025, the Tokyo 23 is rumoured to drop in two variations: one faithful to the OG with a Jumpman heel logo, and a second version possibly featuring the coveted Nike Air branding. Think of it as Jordan Brand digging through the vault of sneaker grails and flattening the hype hierarchy, much to the delight (or dismay) of collectors.
No exact release date has been confirmed, but keep your eyes peeled to secure a grail of a lifetime. Whether you're chasing nostalgia or copping for the first time, the Air Jordan 5 ‘Tokyo 23’ is about to turn the game yellow once again.
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