Official Stats:
Air Jordan V “Grape”
White/New Emerald-Grape-Ice Blue
136027-108
05/04/13
$160
UPDATE: Examiner article April 16, 2013 by Addison Sandoval
The release of the Air Jordan 5 “Grape” is impending and if you are looking to purchase a pair, now is the time to make the necessary arrangements. Inquiring at your local authorized Nike/Jordan store to see if they will be receiving any pairs and what the process is on how to obtain them is the best way to start.
The shoes will also be available online at authorized Jordan dealers, but because this is such a high profile release that is expected to sell out quickly, it is best to have your purchasing options clear and planned out ahead of time. The official release date for the Air Jordan 5 “Grape” is May 4, 2013 and the sneakers will retail for $160 in men’s sizes and $115 in grade school sizes.
One of the main reasons surrounding the hype of the Air Jordan 5 “Grape” is that it has only been released twice since Jordan brand first introduced it. The last year it was released was in 2006 and it sold out within minutes. Additionally, the emerald grape and ice blue color-way of this particular Air Jordan 5 is reminiscent of 90’s era lifestyle, a culture Michael Jordan helped define.
Although Michael Jordan never wore the Air Jordan 5 “Grape” in a game, the sneakers graced his feet on the cover of the Air Jordan Flight Collection look-book from 1990. Important to note is that Jordan brand has decided to pair the Air Jordan 5 “Grape” with its fraternal twin: the “Black Grape”, by releasing the latter in the later part of this year, not long after the “Grape” release.
