Jordan Brand appears to be celebrating their mid-2000s release slate with a string of retro releases next year. Today, the Air Jordan 5 “Black/University Blue” style from 2006 has become the subject of Fall 2026 rerelease rumors.
During the mid-2000s, Jordan Brand retros played a major role in shaping modern sneaker culture. Releases like the Air Jordan 7 “Cardinal,” Air Jordan 5 “Green Bean,” and Air Jordan 8 “Aqua” reignited demand for classic silhouettes, blending nostalgia with fresh design updates. These drops connected longtime fans with new audiences, helping transform Jordans from performance shoes into lifestyle staples. The success of these retros proved the lasting influence of Michael Jordan’s legacy and laid the groundwork for the brand’s ongoing dominance in the global sneaker market.
In recent years, Jordan Brand has been reminiscing on that era, bringing back some of the fresh colorways introduced as retros in the 2000s for modern releases. The three pairs listed above have all returned to shelves in the last three years, and more are on the way in 2026, including the AJ5 “Sunset“, and now the Black/University Blue style, both from 2006. The latter surfaced as a rumor today, and of course, has yet to be confirmed by Jordan Brand. The look sports a clean back upper with contrast stitching in white, adding the light blue tone for the shoe’s inner linings and outsole accents.
AIR JORDAN 5 “BLACK/UNIVERSITY BLUE” 2026 RELEASE INFORMATION
Jordan Brand’s latest retro sneaker colorway rumored for a rerelease is currently expected to arrive in Fall 2026, though this timeline is subject to change before then. The Air Jordan 5 “Black/University Blue”, originally dropped back in 2006, returns 20 years after its debut sporting the subtle original color scheme. Pairs will be available for $215.
Air Jordan 5 “Black/University Blue”
Color: Black/University Blue-White
Style Code: DD0587-008
Release Date: Fall 2026
Price: $215
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