21 Jun 2025 at 10:00 AM GMT-4
The AJ5 launched in 1990, and the "Grape" colorway broke the mold on more conventional Jordan colors—white, red and black. The "Grape" combines smooth white leather with Grape Ice and New Emerald accents—originally giving a nod to the nascent NBA team from MJ's home state of North Carolina. Earning instant acclaim in '90s pop culture, the timeless icon quickly cemented its status as a cultural phenomenon.
