JD Sports Jordan Drop Calendar for May 2025

Published May 1, 2025

Quick Facts

JD Sports will host STATUS Access releases for six different Air Jordan sneakers in May 2025
Access goes live on Tuesday & Wednesday during the week of release

JD Sports Jordan releases for the month of May

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Cop the latest Jordan releases on JD Sports

One of the best destinations to cop the latest Jordan releases is JD Sports. The retailer has a stacked calendar for the month of May as they'll be dropping six different Air Jordan models, all of which will also have a STATUS Access release.

If you're unfamiliar with JD Sports' rewards program (which we break down in our history and guide to JD Sports), the retailer offers the ability to earn points with purchases which can be redeemed for many different rewards. One of these is redeeming STATUS Access, which is randomly given to select JD Sports accounts ahead of a sneakers release.

For the Jordan releases in May, all six pairs, including the Air Jordan 4 Forget Me Not, Air Jordan 1 High UNC Reimagined, Air Jordan 12 Melo, Air Jordan 4 White Cement, Air Jordan 3 Rare Air, and Air Jordan 1 High Ruby, JD Sports will offer exclusive access for in-store pick-up and for shipping on Tuesday & Wednesday during the week of the release.

Air Jordan 4 Retro Forget Me Not (W): May 3

The Jordan 4 Forget Me Not is an indirect homage to Mother's Day, both through the color palette (inspired by forget-me-not flowers) and the added floral details. Expect to see JD Sports host STATUS Access ahead of the May 3rd release date.

Air Jordan 1 High UNC Reimagined: May 10

Michael Jordan's alma mater, the University of North Carolina, has long inspired colors on Air Jordan releases. This continues with a reimagined take on the original UNC colorway of the Air Jordan 1 High, featuring the same pre-aged details found on the Jordan 1 High Lost & Found. JD Sports should be hosting STATUS Access for the pair on May 6th and 7th.

Air Jordan 12 Melo: May 17

Carmelo Anthony is finally in the NBA Hall of Fame, and coincidentally, Jordan Brand is re-releasing the Air Jordan 12 for Melo that originally released in 2004. Denver Nuggets blue accent the crisp white Air Jordan 12 upper on the sockliner, heel tab, and sole unit. STATUS Exclusive Access should go live on May 13th and 14th.

Air Jordan 4 White Cement: May 24

Another original Air Jordan sneaker is getting a retro release in 2025, and to many its the best sneaker Jordan Brand has ever released — the Air Jordan 4 White Cement. It's coming back in original specs, Nike Air included. Be ready on May 20th and 21st to cop via JD Sports STATUS Access.

Air Jordan 3 Rare Air: May 30

With 2025 marking the 40th anniversary of Jordan Brand, the label is getting experimental with many of its iconic silhouettes. That's the case here with the Jordan 3 Rare Air, which updates key features, like removing elephant print in favor of plain suede and flipping the Nike Air logo on the heel tab. Check your JD Sports account on May 27th and 28th to see if you get STATUS Access.

Air Jordan 1 High Ruby: May 31

Finishing the packed month of May for Jordan releases at JD Sports is the all-new Air Jordan 1 High Ruby. Inspiration for this Bred Toe variant comes from the ruby gemstone, which is traditionally used for 40th anniversary celebrations. Fitting as the Air Jordan 1 released 40 years ago in 1985. Expect to see Status Access on JD Sports go live around the same time as the Jordan 3 Rare Air.

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