Awake NY founder Angelo Baque has shared a look at unreleased sample pairs from the brand’s archive, including an Air Jordan 5 and an Air Jordan 6 that never reached consumers. The reveal came alongside news of Baque’s involvement with the Jordan Design Studio, giving fans a rare glimpse at what could have been from one of New York’s most respected streetwear labels.
Awake NY built its reputation on clean, considered design rooted in New York City culture. Baque launched the brand after years working in the industry, and it quickly earned a following for collaborations that felt intentional rather than opportunistic. The brand has worked with Jordan Brand before, so these archive samples fit naturally into that history, even if they never saw a retail release.
The Air Jordan 5 is one of the most recognized silhouettes in the Jordan Brand catalog. Originally released in 1990, the shoe introduced a shark-tooth midsole, reflective tongue, and lace locks that set it apart from everything else on the market at the time. It has remained a canvas for high-profile collaborations across the decades. The Air Jordan 6, which followed a year later, brought a similar level of innovation and became equally iconic in its own right. Both models sit near the top of the Jordan lineup in terms of collector interest and collaboration history.
The unreleased Awake NY Air Jordan 5 sample Baque revealed takes a noticeably brighter direction compared to the versions that actually reached stores. Beyond that detail, full colorway specifics for both pairs were not disclosed in the reveal. No release dates, prices, or retail destinations have been announced, and there is no indication these samples will move into production. If you want to dig deeper into what Awake NY has released through Jordan Brand, or explore the Air Jordan 5 and Air Jordan 6 lineups more broadly, both are worth a closer look on their own.
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