The 'Air Jordan 4 Infrared' is the newest colorway of Jordan Brand's iconic AJ4 silhouette. This sneaker features a largely neutral colorway complete with subtle red accents that give the sneaker a modern, technological look. From the midsole to the upper, the shoe features monochrome colors such as white and gray.
The only colored accents for the Infrared are in a bold red color on the eyestay, insole, and inside of the tongue. Additionally, there is a red Jump Man logo on the front of the tongue. This sneaker also combines comfort with fashion by incorporating a mesh material in the eyestay, behind the eyelets, and in the toe vamp.
The Air Jordan 4 Infrared debuts on May 12th for an MSRP of $200 USD.
Neutral-Colored Sneakers
The Air Jordan 4 Infrared Features a Neutral Colorway and Bold Accents
Trend Themes
1. Neutral-colored Sneakers - Sneaker brands can innovate by experimenting with monochrome colorways and incorporating bold accents in limited areas for a modern look.
2. Mesh Material Incorporation - Incorporating a breathable mesh material in the eyestay, behind the eyelets, and in the toe vamp is a promising trend for sneaker brands striving to combine comfort with fashion.
3. Color Blocking - Color blocking, the use of bold colors in selective areas, is an innovative trend that can be used by sneaker brands to create a modern technological look.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear - The footwear industry can adopt the trend of using neutral colors and bold accents for its upcoming product lines.
2. Athletic Apparel - Athletic apparel brands can incorporate the trend of mesh material in their upcoming shoe lines to create comfortable and fashionable training shoes.
3. Streetwear - Streetwear fashion brands can adopt the trend of color blocking to create a bold and modern look in their sneaker designs.