Air Jordan 5 'Black/University Blue': June 20, 2026

The Air Jordan 5 "Black/University Blue" returns Saturday, June 20, 2026 at $215 through Nike SNKRS, Foot Locker, Finish Line, Dick's, Hibbett, Shiekh, and select Jordan Brand retailers. Style DD0587-008 brings back the 2006 UNC colorway exactly 20 years after the original, with black nubuck on the upper, translucent mesh panels, and University Blue Jumpman branding on the heel. Set sizes in SNKRS the night before and confirm the launch window in the app the morning of June 20.

What you need to know

Style code: DD0587-008
Retail price: $215
Release date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
Release window: Nike SNKRS, typical 10:00 AM ET. Confirm in the app the morning of.
Where to buy: Nike.com, SNKRS, Foot Locker, Finish Line, DSG, Hibbett, Shiekh, select Jordan Brand retailers
Colorway: Black / University Blue / White

Where to cop

Unlike the Bin 23 running on SNKRS Reserve six days earlier, this is a wide general release. SNKRS is your fastest option for launch-day pricing, but multiple retailers will run their own launches on the same morning. Set a SNKRS account, then enter raffles at Foot Locker and Finish Line in the days before drop. Restocks across the partner retailers are common in the first two weeks for general AJ5 releases, so even if you miss launch morning, a second window usually opens. Resale via StockX, GOAT, and Flight Club should sit close to retail in standard sizing.

What we know about the design

The 2026 pair stays faithful to the 2006 OG. Black nubuck wraps the upper with contrast stitching throughout, while translucent mesh fills the side panels and toe in the way 5s have done since the silhouette debuted in 1990. University Blue lands on the Jumpman branding at the heel, inside the tongue, and across the translucent rubber outsole, which keeps the Carolina nod subtle from above but obvious when the shoe lifts off the ground. The DD0587-008 base style code matches the 2006 release, signaling that Jordan Brand is treating this as a true 20-year anniversary retro rather than a remix. For broader context on June drops, see the Complete June 2026 Sneaker Release Calendar. For documentation tips at purchase, the Sneaker Collection Checklist covers what to log.

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Frequently asked questions

When does the Air Jordan 5 "Black/University Blue" release?

The Air Jordan 5 "Black/University Blue" releases Saturday, June 20, 2026 through Nike SNKRS, Foot Locker, Finish Line, DSG, Hibbett, Shiekh, and select Jordan Brand retailers. Confirm the exact SNKRS window the morning of the drop.

How much does the Air Jordan 5 "Black/University Blue" cost?

Retail is $215 on SNKRS and at participating retailers. This is a general release rather than a limited drop, so resale on StockX and GOAT should sit near retail in standard sizes after launch week settles.

When did the original Air Jordan 5 "Black/University Blue" release?

The original dropped in 2006 as part of Jordan Brand's wider Carolina rollout. The June 20 retro returns the colorway exactly 20 years after the OG, on the same Air Jordan 5 silhouette with the original DD0587 base style code.

What are the design details on the 2026 retro?

The 2026 pair uses black nubuck on the upper with contrast stitching, translucent mesh on the panels and toe, and University Blue Jumpman branding on the heels. Blue also appears inside the tongue and across the translucent rubber outsole.

Where can I buy the Air Jordan 5 "Black/University Blue" 2026?

Nike SNKRS, Foot Locker, Finish Line, Dick's Sporting Goods, Hibbett, Shiekh, and select Jordan Brand retailers are confirmed. Resale via StockX, GOAT, and Flight Club opens immediately after launch.

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