# Rock 'n Roll-Inspired Sneakers The Air Jordan 1 Defiant Sneaker Draw Inspiration From Its History By Amy Duong | Published 2019-07-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-1-defiant References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/nike-air-jordan-1-defiant-release-date-price/) & [nike](https://www.nike.com/launch/t/air-jordan-1-defiant/) [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-toe-colorway) unveils the new Air Jordan 1 Defiant sneaker model, which are designed with inspiration drawn from its history, specifically from the 80s and 90s. The silhouette was a go-to option for rockstars during the era and it slowly shifted to be more prominent in basketball and skate culture overtime. The model was popularly worn by Dave Mustaine, Slash, Kiedis, as well as Red Hot Chilli Peppers' Flea. The standout detail on the sneaker is the red [Swoosh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legend-light-brown) across the lateral side of the sneaker. It boasts resemblance to the red stitching accents found on leather jackets as well as the removable patchwork. The other side of the sneaker showcases a bright yellow Swoosh in order to nod to the 80s album hue. The sneaker's base is made from white leather before there are overlays of black leather. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro-inspired Sneakers:** Opportunity for brands to revive vintage designs and create nostalgia-driven products. - **Crossover Fashion:** Blurring the lines between different subcultures to appeal to a wider range of consumers. - **Celebrity Influence:** Leveraging celebrity endorsements to drive sales and increase brand awareness. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Incorporating retro elements into clothing and footwear designs for a nostalgic appeal. - **Music:** Creating merchandise collaborations with musicians to tap into their fan base. - **Sports:** Collaborating with athletes to launch signature sneaker collections that resonate with sports enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Distressed Crackled Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-toe-colorway.md) - [Greyscale Leather Speckled Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fear-colorway-1.md) - [Stark Red-Tonal Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-red-colorway.md) - [Artist-Backed Breakdancing Sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jam-sneaker.md) - [Chunky Monochromatic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordan-4-3.md) - [Monochromatic Relaunched Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reverse-metallic.md) - [Red-Accented Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-red-colorway.md) - [Denim-Detailed Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bleached-denim-air-jordan.md) - [Light-Tonal Low Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-1-low-3.md)