Nike SNKRS has put the Air Jordan 5 'Halloween' on the board for October 17, 2026, giving the black-and-red pair a release time, a price and a clear path to purchase. The style code is HQ7978-001, and the sneaker is set to hit at 10 a.m. ET for $215.
That is the kind of detail sneaker buyers wait for, because it turns a seasonal tease into a launch they can plan around. The pair is expected to reach select Jordan Brand retailers as well, with family sizing that includes big kids' pairs at $155, little kids' pairs at $95 and toddler pairs at $80.
The Air Jordan 5 'Halloween' leans into the holiday without dressing like a costume. Its Black/Picante Red/Glow In The Dark/Black makeup uses black nubuck, Picante Red shark teeth and glow-in-the-dark accents, with Nike Air heel branding on the back. The formula gives the shoe the right amount of Halloween edge while keeping it close to the Air Jordan 5 shape people already know.
That balance matters because this is not just another themed release. The shoe is presented as a Halloween-inspired version of Tinker Hatfield's fighter-jet silhouette, with black nubuck doing most of the work and the glow details supplying the surprise. For buyers who already chased other Air Jordan 5 drops this year, it is another example of how a familiar model can still feel new when the colors and materials shift.
There is also a bit of friction in the appeal. Even someone who is not usually sold on Halloween sneakers can look at this pair and think twice, which says a lot about how effective the design is. The contrast between the stealthy black base and the luminous accents gives it enough personality to stand out without leaning too hard into novelty.
For anyone planning to buy, the next date that matters is October 17 at 10 a.m. ET, when Nike SNKRS says the pair goes live. After that, the only real question is how much stock reaches SNKRS and the select Jordan Brand retailers carrying it, because the timing and the price are now set.
