Air Jordan 5 Retro OG 'Black Metallic Reimagined'

The OG, Reconstructed. The Black Metallic, Reimagined.

The Air Jordan 5 Retro OG 'Black Metallic Reimagined' takes one of the most celebrated colorways in Jordan Brand history and approaches it with fresh intent. The 'Black Metallic' — black and silver on the AJ5 silhouette — has been a cornerstone of Jordan 5 culture since it first appeared. The 'Reimagined' treatment goes beyond standard retro production, reexamining every material choice and construction detail to deliver a Black Metallic AJ5 that honors the original while pushing it forward.

Style number HF3975-001.

The Black Metallic Legacy

The 'Black Metallic' colorway on the Air Jordan 5 is one of those combinations that simply works on every level. Black provides the dark, aggressive base that suits the AJ5's fighter jet aesthetic perfectly. The metallic silver catches light and creates the reflective quality that made the AJ5's tongue such a landmark design feature in 1990. Together, they create a shoe that reads as simultaneously stealthy and high-impact — restrained until the light hits it, then impossible to ignore. Michael Jordan wore black AJ5s as he was becoming the most dominant player in basketball history, and the colorway carries every bit of that energy.

What You're Getting

• Upper: Black leather with metallic silver accents — the classic 'Black Metallic' palette reimagined with OG-level material quality
• Tongue: Reflective 3M tongue — the signature AJ5 detail that made the 1990 original iconic, carried through in the Reimagined construction
• Midsole: Shark-tooth midsole — Hatfield's fighter jet-inspired design element in the 'Black Metallic' treatment
• Cushioning: Visible Nike Air unit in the heel for responsive, all-day comfort from the original 1990 blueprint
• OG Construction: Reimagined material choices and construction details that go beyond standard retro production
• Style Code: HF3975-001

Why the 'Reimagined' Version Is Worth It

A standard 'Black Metallic' retro gives you the colorway as remembered. The OG 'Reimagined' gives you the colorway as it deserves to be built — with premium materials, elevated construction, and the kind of attention to detail that makes the difference between a shoe that looks right and one that feels right. For collectors who already own a Black Metallic AJ5, this is the version that justifies the side-by-side. For anyone approaching the colorway for the first time, this is the definitive way to experience it.

OG Reimagined releases at this level are produced in limited quantities for serious Jordan collectors. Secure your size in the 'Black Metallic Reimagined' before it's gone.