The Halloween Air Jordan 5 Retro is Ready for Fright Night in Black and Slime Green

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Quick Facts

  • Starting with sleek black-cat suede on the entire upper, the structural panels on the side panel grill and lace panel keep the same pitch-black vibes, before switching to slime green backing on the Jumpman and 23 heel graphic
  • Pops of orangish red jolt from the midsole, with a glow-in-the-dark transparent outsole bringing the holiday vibe together
  • The Air Jordan 5 Retro Halloween will be released October 17, 2026

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Air Jordan 5 Retro Halloween
Air Jordan 5 Retro Halloween

October is finally here, and if you don’t have your costume ready and party plans set by next weekend, well, you’re falling behind. Luckily, if you’re going with a casual costume, handing out candy on your stoop, or walking around the neighborhood with kids, Jordan Brand has you set with a brand-new Jordan 5 Retro that will start glowing as soon as the ghouls come out.

Glowing with the Ghouls

The Air Jordan 5 Retro Halloween popped up on our holiday radar in late August, when true spooky season obsessives start planning their lawn decorations. Now, with October finally upon us, Jordan has a full image set of the colorway, showing the glowing details on the tongue, heel, and outsole.

Air Jordan 5 Retro Halloween
Air Jordan 5 Retro Halloween

Starting with sleek black-cat suede on the entire upper, the structural panels on the side panel grill and lace panel keep the same pitch-black vibes, before switching to slime green backing on the Jumpman and 23 heel graphic. Pops of orangish red jolt from the midsole, with a glow-in-the-dark transparent outsole bringing the holiday vibe together.

Air Jordan 5 Retro Halloween Release Details

The Air Jordan 5 Retro Halloween will be released October 17, 2026, through Nike and select Jordan retailers in-store and online. Available in unisex sizing, the retail price is set at $220. For all the latest Jordan retro news and drop info, download the Sole Retriever App.

Air Jordan 5 Retro Halloween

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Release Date
SKU
HQ7978-001
Colorway
Black/Picante Red-Green
Retail Price$220
Live PriceTBD

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