Jordan Brand is dusting off one of its most underrated gems from the mid-2000s, and sneakerheads are here for it. The Air Jordan 5 Retro “Sunset” from 2006, the first women’s-exclusive AJ5 ever made, is finally making its comeback in Fall 2026, just in time for its 20th anniversary.
“Arguably one of the best non-OG colorways ever made for the AJ5s,” one fan said on Instagram. Another admitted defeat: “This is such a clean colorway especially for the summertime. But of course womens only so no go for the big feet fellas.” Others were less poetic and more direct: “Def cop,” “Good times are rolling in,” and “Deez is red bottoms deez is bloody shoes.” Fire emojis everywhere.
The original pair dropped back when baggy jeans and ringtone rap ruled the world, giving female sneaker fans something truly fresh. The “Sunset” took the classic “Fire Red” DNA and flipped it into something brighter. Think crisp white leather uppers, translucent side netting, and orange-yellow gradients that look like they were pulled straight from a summer evening sky. The metallic silver tongue, the fiery midsole flames, and that deep red outsole gave it just enough edge to make even the guys jealous. And judging by the Instagram comments, they still are.
For those too young to remember, 2006 was an eventful year for the Air Jordan 5. Jordan Brand was on a roll, reissuing classics like the “Grape” and “Fire Red/Black” while experimenting with new colorways. The “Olive,” “Green Bean,” and “Burgundy” among them. But it was the Air Jordan 5 Retro “Sunset” that stood out. It wasn’t just another color swap; it was a statement that Jordan Brand was finally paying attention to women’s sneakers.
No official images of the 2026 Air Jordan 5 Retro “Sunset” have surfaced yet, but the word is the pair will retail for $215 and come in women’s and kids’ sizes only. And yes, the style code is already floating around: IV5678-102.
With the Metallic 5s, Fire Reds, and Tokyo 5s all making noise this year, the 5s are quietly taking the crown as Jordan Brand’s strongest retro lineup right now. Still, the 2026 Air Jordan 5 Retro “Sunset” stands apart.
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