Air Jordan 5 "Fire Red" Finally Gets Official Release Date

After various delays and a shock drop, the Air Jordan 5 "Fire Red" is almost here.

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News from the sneaker world has been fairly grim over the last month due to the Coronavirus. As you can imagine, there have been various release date delays and it has made for a depressing time if you are a sneakerhead. One of the models that received its fair share of delays is the Air Jordan 5 "Fire Red" which is a retro of one of the silhouette's most popular OG colorways. Just last night, there was a shock drop for the shoe on the Nike SNKRS App and now, an official release date has been revealed.

That's right folks, on Tuesday, May 2nd, this sneaker will be back on the SNKRS App as well as select retailers, for $200 USD. This is certainly a reason to celebrate as fans will finally be able to get their hands on a shoe that has been on the wishlists of many sneakerheads over the past few years.

The Air Jordan 5 is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2020 and there are plenty more colorways on the horizon. With this in mind, stay tuned for updates as we will be sure to bring them to you.

Air Jordan 5 "Fire Red" Finally Gets Official Release Date
Image via Nike
Air Jordan 5 "Fire Red" Finally Gets Official Release Date
Image via Nike
Air Jordan 5 "Fire Red" Finally Gets Official Release Date
Image via Nike
Air Jordan 5 "Fire Red" Finally Gets Official Release Date
Image via Nike

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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.