Release Guide: 2021 Air Jordan 5 Retro "Anthracite"
Kicking off the stacked month of February releases for Jordan Brand is the sleeper, Air Jordan 5 “Anthracite”. Check out our exclusive release guide for more info on the shoe & how to cop this sneaker.
2021 Air Jordan 5 "Anthracite"
Retail Price: $190
Size Run: Full Family Sizing
Colorway: Anthracite/Wolf Grey/Clear/Black
Style Code: DB80731-001
Region: US
SNEAKER POLL
Quick Hits:
Air Jordan 5 “Anthracite” | $190 | Jan. 6, 2021
This general release Jordan Retro is scheduled for release on February 6th at major retailers across the United States via app-raffles and first-come, first-served basis depending on the store.
This shoe will come only come in Men’s sizing.
Although there’s not much hype around this Air Jordan 5, don’t sleep if you’re looking to cop, as these will mostly likely sell-out on release day.
UPDATE 02/05: Footlocker’s release calendar states that the Jordan 5 “Anthracite” will now be releasing on February 12th.
Where To Cop
Online (First-Come, First-Served)
In-Store App-Raffles
Footlocker (Ends Friday | 3:15pm CST)
Hibbett Sports (Ends Thursday | 11am CST)
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The Materials:
Air Jordan 5 “Anthracite” | $190 | Jan. 6, 2021
When it comes this shoe’s materials, Jordan brand has gotten creative with the selection and placement of what’s used on this Jordan 5.
Suede Leather
Toe-cap and HeelSynthetic Textiles
Upper Tongue, Side-Panels, & Toe-BoxPlatstic/Reflective 3M
Lower Tongue & Side-panel Netting
Easily one of the most unique renditions of the Air Jordan 5 to date, it will be interesting to see the exact look these materials create together in-hand.
“The makeup mixes suede leather, textiles and translucence in new ways while maintaining OG details like hallmark ‘23’ branding on the heel and a splatter finish on the midsole.”
The Colorway:
Air Jordan 5 “Anthracite” | $190 | Jan. 6, 2021
The SHOE’S Upper
As the name suggests, this Air Jordan 5 features a “Black and Anthracite” upper with accents of “Wolf Grey/Clear” appearing on the side panel, tongue/lacing systems and contrast stitching that is found throughout.
The “Black” textile material used on the tongue, side-panel and toe area give the shoe a unique two-tone look when paired with the “Anthracite” suede which appears on the toe-cap and heel portion of the shoe.
Finishing off the shoe’s designed, is the embroidered “23” embellishment that appears on the lateral side of the heel.
The SHOE’S Midsole
The all-black midsole helps contribute to this shoe’s stealthy vibes and is the perfect backdrop for the infamous “shark teeth” design element of the shoe that comes in silver with black/anthracite speckles.
The milky white portions of the shoe’s outsole are made visible on some areas of the midsole and round out this shoe’s design.
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Release Info:
Air Jordan 5 “Anthracite” | $190 | Jan. 6, 2021
Not much is known regarding the amount of pairs that will be released, but demand on this shoe isn’t too terribly high which should make this a relatively easy cop for seasoned sneaker shoppers.
Since just about every Jordan release is selling out these days, this is still not a sneaker to sleep on. If you want a pair for personal or resell purposes, you’ll need to put in the proper footwork of entering raffles and contacting your local retailers.
How Will They Release?
Brick-n-mortar retailers like Footlocker, Footaction, Champs, will distribute the shoes in-store via their app-raffles. Entries can be submitted up until Friday, February 6th at 3:15pm CST.
Stores like Finishline, Jimmy Jazz, & Shoe Palace may conduct in-store raffles depending on the location, but you’d have to check with your local retailer for exact details.
Copping Online
Copping online has become increasingly more difficult due to the use of sneaker bots, but not impossible for less-hyped releases like the “Anthracite” 5s.
Having said that, Nike SNKRS may prove to be the best option for those looking to cop manually, with sites like Finishline and Footlocker being the other good alternatives, as well.
You can expect the shoes to drop online at 9am CST on all US sites scheduled to release the shoe, but try getting ready at least 10 minutes early to get in any website queues.
“If you’re looking to get a pair of these, it shouldn’t be impossible to cop, but don’t sleep. Everything is selling out these days and these should follow suit.”
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