Some of the best forgotten Jordans hid in the women's 2006 catalog. The "Sunset" 5 is one of them, and it's back after two decades.
## What's dropping The women's Air Jordan 5 "Sunset" returns September 25 for $205 under IV5678-102 in White/Sunset-Fire Red-Black. White leather and translucent mesh carry the upper, a Sunset-orange Jumpman sits on the tongue over a 3M reflective backdrop, and the flame midsole and Fire Red translucent outsole tie the gradient theme together. Like the original, it's a women's-exclusive.
## Why heads care This is a 20th-anniversary revival of a genuinely rare 2006 pair — part of the same nostalgia wave bringing back "Grape" and "Burgundy" retros. "Sunset" was a quiet cult favorite the first time; a proper re-release gives a new generation a shot at it, 3M backdrop and all.
## The read The 5 wears great, and the sunset gradient is a subtle way to add color without going full loud. Women's-exclusive sizing limits the audience, which usually means lighter resale and better availability. The watch item is the same as any 5: reflective tongue quality and midsole finish separate a great retro from a flat one.
## The move No frenzy expected — $205, women's-only, likely to linger past drop. If the gradient and 3M speak to you, cop clean on release; otherwise there's time to see on-foot looks first.
## Sources - Sneaker Files — Air Jordan 5 "Sunset" IV5678-102 (Jul 1, 2026) - Sneaker Bar Detroit — Air Jordan 5 "Sunset" 2026 Release Date