May 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting month for sneaker enthusiasts, with a mix of classic revivals, innovative collaborations, and standout designs. Here are some of the most anticipated releases:​

1. Air Jordan 1 High OG “UNC Reimagined”

• Release Date: May, 2025

• Details: The Air Jordan 1 High OG "UNC Reimagined" is one of the most anticipated sneaker releases of May 2025. Celebrating Jordan Brand’s 40th anniversary, this iconic sneaker pays tribute to Michael Jordan’s University of North Carolina roots. Featuring cracked Sail leather, Powder Blue overlays, aged midsoles, and classic branding, it blends vintage style with premium craftsmanship — a must-have for Jordan collectors and sneaker enthusiasts.

2. Air Jordan 4 “White Cement” (2025 Retro)

• Release Date: May, 2025

• Details: The Air Jordan 4 "White Cement" 2025 Retro is making a huge comeback this May. Faithful to the original 1989 design, this retro sneaker features a white leather upper, iconic black and gray accents, signature splatter detailing, and the famous Nike Air branding on the heel. Sneakerheads looking for classic Air Jordan 4s will not want to miss this drop.

3. A'ja Wilson x Nike “A'One”

• Release Date: May, 2025

• Details: Nike teams up with WNBA superstar A'ja Wilson to launch her first signature sneaker, the Nike A'One. Releasing in May 2025, the design celebrates Wilson’s journey, achievements, and family legacy. Designed to inspire young athletes, especially young Black girls, the A'One is expected to combine performance innovation with bold, personal storytelling — a milestone release for women's basketball sneakers.

4. Swarovski x Air Jordan 1 Low

• Release Date: May, 2025

• Details: Luxury meets streetwear with the Swarovski x Air Jordan 1 Low releasing in May 2025. This exclusive sneaker features shimmering jewel-embellished details set against a subtle grey-on-grey palette, elevating the classic Air Jordan 1 Low silhouette into a collector’s item. Perfect for sneaker collectors looking for high-end collaborations.

5. Nike Air Max Craze

• Release Date: Spring, 2025

• Details: The Nike Air Max Craze returns in Spring 2025, reviving a cult-classic silhouette from 2001. With modern updates and rumored collaborations — including a special Martine Rose edition — the Air Max Craze is set to capture the attention of retro running shoe fans and Air Max collectors alike. Expect bold colorways and innovative twists on this early 2000s favorite.

6. ROMBAUT x PUMA Levitation

• Release Date: Spring/Summer, 2025

• Details: The ROMBAUT x PUMA Levitation, revealed during Paris Fashion Week, is one of the most futuristic sneaker collaborations of 2025. Featuring a sock-like silhouette with PUMA’s iconic Formstrip stretching beyond the heel, this avant-garde design will release in a range of colorways from distressed vintage to sleek monochrome. A standout pick for fashion-forward sneaker collectors.