Awake NY x Air Jordan 5 Retro 'Boro - Arctic Pink'

Queens. Culture. A Different Kind of Bold.

The Awake NY x Air Jordan 5 Retro 'Boro - Arctic Pink' brings a softer, more unexpected side to the borough pride collaboration that took the sneaker world by surprise. Where the Racer Blue colorway spoke to the electric energy of Queens streets, the Arctic Pink edition channels something equally authentic — the warmth, creativity, and community spirit that defines the borough just as powerfully.

Awake NY's Borough Story, in Pink

Awake NY founder Angelo Baque has always used color as a storytelling tool, and Arctic Pink on the AJ5 is one of his boldest choices yet. It challenges expectations, subverts the conventions of what a Jordan collab should look like, and in doing so, says everything about what Awake NY stands for: authenticity over formula, community over hype, and creativity over convention.

• Upper: Premium leather and mesh construction in Arctic Pink with Awake NY co-branding and accent detailing
• Cushioning: Air-Sole unit in the heel for responsive, lightweight impact protection
• Outsole: Translucent rubber outsole with grippy traction pattern
• Colorway: Arctic Pink / White / Black
• Details: Reflective tongue with Awake NY branding, lace lock system, shark tooth midsole, 3M reflective accents, co-branded insole

Why This Colorway Stands Apart

Arctic Pink is the kind of colorway that divides opinion and unites communities — exactly the kind of move Awake NY was built to make. It's a shoe for those who dress with conviction, who aren't afraid of color, and who understand that the best sneakers have a point of view. The Boro Arctic Pink AJ5 has one. Loudly.

Queens in pink. Awake NY. No apologies.