The Air Jordan 5 Retro White Metallic makes its third return in high-top form in 2026, and this time it comes closer to the original than any previous retro. Style code HQ7978-103 drops April 25, 2026, bringing back the clean White, Metallic Silver, and Black palette that first appeared in 2000 — and doing it right. The most significant update for collectors: the Jumpman heel logo from the 2015 release has been replaced by original Nike Air branding, restoring a detail that purists have wanted back for years. The '23' on the side panel also gets a more vintage-inspired font, pulling the overall aesthetic even closer to Tinker Hatfield's 1990 fighter jet blueprint. Premium white leather covers the upper alongside translucent mesh netting and a reflective Metallic Silver tongue that catches every angle of light. Black hits the inner lining and tongue Jumpman, while silver flame detailing on the midsole and an icy blue outsole finish the package. For anyone who's been chasing this colorway done correctly, HQ7978-103 is the answer. No gimmicks, no detours — just the OG energy that made the 5 a permanent fixture in sneaker culture.
Model
HQ7978-103
Release Date
2026-04-25
Series
Air Jordan 5
Nickname
White Metallic
Thickness
Regular Sole
Upper Material
Leather/Mesh
Closure
Lacing
Occasion
Basketball / Lifestyle
Colorway
White/Metallic Silver-Black
Sole Material
Rubber Sole
Color
White
Upper
Low Top
Toe Type
Round Toe






















