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The Top 10 Best Air Jordan Sneakers Dropping in May 2025

Sneakerheads have a ton of exciting Jordan sneaker releases to look forward to in May 2025.

Caryn Ganess by Caryn Ganess
April 26, 2025
Best Air Jordan Sneakers May 2025

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May has many highly anticipated releases in store for Jordan sneaker fans. This month’s incredible releases, including iconic retros like the “White Cement” Jordan 4s and luxury collaborations with designers like A Ma Maniére, are expected to be taxing on the wallet. To help you plan for the month ahead, we’ve created a list of every Air Jordan sneakers scheduled to arrive in May 2025. However, release dates are subject to change and will be updated when new information is made available.

Air Jordan 5 Low “Peanut Butter & Jelly”

Air Jordan 5 Low "Peanut Butter & Jelly"
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Jordan Brand is serving the young sneakerheads a delectable AJ 5 Low “Peanut Butter & Jelly” sneaker sandwich this May. Think soft suede uppers, touches of strawberry red and purple grape jelly throughout, and a generous amount of brown peanut butter on the sole unit. Learn more about the Air Jordan 5 Low “Peanut Butter & Jelly”. 

Air Jordan 4 “Forget Me Not”

Air Jordan 4 'Forget Me Not'
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Mother’s Day arrives on 11 May 2025, and the Jumpman Label has come up with the perfect gift for the occasion: the Air Jordan 4 “Forget Me Not”. The sneaker has white leather uppers, soft blue accents and, most importantly, a bouquet of detachable ‘Forget Me Not’ flowers on the laces. Learn more about the Air Jordan 4 “Forget Me Not”.

Air Jordan 1 High “UNC Reimagined”

Air Jordan 1 "UNC Reimagined"
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After months of anticipation, sneakerheads will finally be able to get their hands on the reimagined “UNC” Jordan 1s. The “Sail” midsole and cracked leather accents give the design an aged appearance that mimics what an “UNC” AJ 1 from the ’80s would look like over time. Learn more about the Air Jordan 1 High “UNC” Reimagined.

Air Jordan 3 “Seoul 2.0”

Jordan 3 “Seoul 2.0”
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The Air Jordan 3 “Seoul” is another iconic Jordan design that will be revisited for the brand’s 40th anniversary. The design also adopts an aged look to indicate the passing of time, as well as adding a few other colour shifts into the mix. Learn more about the Air Jordan 3 “Seoul 2.0”. 

Air Jordan 12 “Melo”

Melo-Air-Jordan-12
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Carmelo Anthony’s Jordan 12 design will see another re-release in May, 2025. The sneakers feature all-white leather uppers with University Blue detailing on the heel, lining and sole. However, unlike his PE version, this edition features shiny silver eyestays rather than gold. Learn more about the Air Jordan 12 “Melo”.

Air Jordan 1 High “Varsity Red”

Air Jordan 1 High OG Varsity Red
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Jordan Brand has recreated the classic “Bred Toe” AJ1 colourway just for the ladies. The design features bright, cracked varsity red leather on the toe box, collar, and heel, while smooth white and black leather throughout preserve the traditional “Bred Toe”  aesthetic. Learn more about the Air Jordan 1 High OG “Varsity Red”.

Air Jordan 4 “White Cement”

Air Jordan 4 White Cement
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The famous Air Jordan 4 “White Cement” colourway, which was last seen in 2016, will make its welcomed comeback in May 2025. The sneaker is back with Nike Air branding on the heel, speckled “cement” accents, and clean white leather uppers. Learn more about the Air Jordan 4 “White Cement”.

Air Jordan 3 “Rare Air”

Air Jordan 3 "Rare Air"
Image Credit: Jordan Brand

The Jumpman’s big 4-0 celebrations have brought with it several “Rare Air” designs for 2025, one of which is a new AJ 3 iteration. The sneakers sport red and blue highlights set against black tumbled leather uppers and grey suede in place of the elephant print. But—most importantly—they offer mirrored Nike Air branding at the heel. This unique feature is inspired by flaws in early Jordan samples that became viewed as marks of rarity. Learn more about the Air Jordan 3 “Rare Air”.

Air Jordan 1 Low “Rust Pink”

Air Jordan 1 Low OG "Rust Pink"
Image Credit: Jordan Brand

Multiple iconic Jordan 1 High colourways will be converted into low-top versions this year, and the “Rust Pink” iteration is one to watch for this May 2025. Since its initial debut for Art Basel in 2017, the colourway has seen a sharp increase in both popularity and price. So, expect this year’s iteration of the white, black and dusty pink sneaker to be extremely sought after. Learn more about the Air Jordan 1 Low “Rust Pink”.

A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 5 “Burgundy Crush”

A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 5 Violet Ore
Image Credit: Jordan Brand

A Ma Maniére has an array of Jordan releases scheduled for 2025, including an Air Jordan 5 in their signature hues coming this May. Expect white leather uppers with rich burgundy accents and AMM’s distinctive touches. Learn more about the A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 5 “Burgundy Crush”. Shop the best Air Jordan sneakers on Sneaker Fortress.

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About the Author: Caryn Ganess

Caryn Ganess is a South African writer with a sharp eye for sneaker culture and a knack for digging into the psychology behind pop culture. From breaking down the legacy of the Nike Cortez to exploring what makes movie villains tick, she blends academic insight with real-world flavour.

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