Air Jordan 5 'Fire Red - Black Tongue' (2025) – HQ7978-101

The Air Jordan 5 'Fire Red - Black Tongue' 2025 is the definitive Fire Red Jordan 5 for the modern era — a release that takes the most iconic colorway in the silhouette’s history and adds a single, decisive twist that makes it feel completely new. The black tongue. One change. Everything different.

The original Air Jordan 5 'Fire Red' from 1990 is one of the most celebrated sneakers ever made — the shoe Michael Jordan wore during one of the most dominant seasons of his career, rendered in a white, Fire Red, and black color story that has defined the Jordan 5’s identity for over three decades. The 2025 'Black Tongue' iteration honors every element of that original while replacing the traditional white tongue with a bold black tongue that shifts the colorway’s energy from classic to contemporary, from heritage to statement.

The upper is constructed in premium white, the clean canvas that has always made the Fire Red accents pop with maximum impact. Fire Red hits appear throughout — on the support wings, the midsole detailing, and the outsole — delivering the high-contrast, high-energy color story that made the original Fire Red Jordan 5 one of the most coveted sneakers of its generation. The black tongue anchors the colorway with a dark, graphic contrast that feels intentional and modern, while the Jumpman logo on the tongue maintains the connection to Jordan Brand heritage.

The Jordan 5’s iconic design details are all present: the shark tooth midsole detailing delivers the aggressive, unmistakable profile that Tinker Hatfield conceived in 1989; the translucent mesh netting on the tongue and mid-panel adds the silhouette’s signature layered, technical texture; and the signature toggle lace lock completes the look with the functional precision collectors expect.

Underfoot, a visible Air-sole unit delivers responsive cushioning, while a rubber outsole provides durable traction on any surface.

• White / Fire Red / Black colorway — Black Tongue edition
• Premium white upper with Fire Red accents throughout
• Bold black tongue with Jumpman logo
• Shark tooth midsole | Translucent mesh netting | Toggle lace lock
• Visible Air-sole unit | Rubber outsole
• Style No. HQ7978-101 | 2025 release | Brand New in Box

The Fire Red Jordan 5 is already a legend. The Black Tongue makes it a conversation.