Carmelo Anthony Jordan Melo 5.5 2027

The Jordan Melo 5.5 is returning in Summer 2027, marking the first retro release for the model since its 2005 debut. It originally launched on Black Friday during Carmelo Anthony’s early years with the Denver Nuggets.

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Anthony joined Jordan Brand after being selected third overall in the 2003 NBA Draft. He went on to become the brand’s first signature basketball athlete outside of Michael Jordan, helping establish a path later followed by other Jumpman stars.

The returning colorway stays close to Melo’s Denver-era look. Black nubuck covers the upper, while University Blue shows up on the outsole, lining, midfoot windows, and embroidered heel logo. Taxi appears behind the tongue and on the heel Jumpman, with Metallic Silver completing the official Black/Taxi/University Blue/Metallic Silver color scheme.

The original pair also included a metallic silver hangtag that opened into a small booklet explaining the shoe’s design. It was an easy detail to overlook, but one that helped separate the release from other Jordan Brand basketball shoes at the time.

Over 20 years later and the Melo 5.5 still holds a special place in the hearts of collectors who remember Anthony’s inaugural signature attempt. Melo has also kept a close relationship with the game through his podcast, appearances, and rooting on his son Kiyan’s basketball journey.