# Luxurious Crocodile Kicks The 'Brown Croc' Air Jordan 1 Pinnacle Boasts Real 24K Gold Accents By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-10-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-1-pinnacle References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2015/10/air-jordan-1-pinnacle-brown-croc-sneaker) & [sneakernews](http://sneakernews.com/2015/10/19/air-jordan-1-pinnacle-brown-croc-europe-release-date/) The Air Jordan 1 Pinnacle is touted as the Air Jordan sneaker with the highest bragging rights. It was the first style to be produced by the fertile collaboration between Michael Jordan and [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnabar-colorway). Since its release, it's gotten a huge range of extravagant luxury makeovers. And then there's the name: it's literally called the 'Pinnacle' of sneakers. This Air Jordan 1 Pinnacle in Brown Croc lives up to its name and brand. Made of beautiful, [soft brown leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-colorway) with sleek [crocodile skin accents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-croc), the sneaker gives off a definite aura of wealth and luxury. To solidify its status, this edition of the Air Jordan 1 Pinnacle features 24-karat gold accents, such as a winged basketball logo and a plate on the heel that reads "1985" -- the year that the first Air Jordans were released. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Makeovers:** Opportunity for luxury brands to collaborate with sneaker companies to create high-end, extravagant sneaker designs. - **Exotic Materials:** Opportunity to use exotic materials like crocodile skin to enhance the luxury and exclusivity of sneaker designs. - **Gold Accents:** Opportunity for brands to incorporate 24-karat gold accents in their products to add a sense of opulence and prestige. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore partnerships with sneaker companies to create luxury sneakers with unique materials and gold accents. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury goods industry can tap into the market for high-end sneakers by offering limited edition designs with exotic materials and gold details. - **Basketball Sneaker:** Basketball sneaker industry can cater to the luxury market segment by producing sneakers with premium materials and gold embellishments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Richly Green-Toned Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordan-retro-1-high.md) - [Aged Vintage High-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnabar-colorway.md) - [Luxury Slip-On Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-mule-loafer.md) - [Distressed Crackled Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-toe-colorway.md) - [Croc Leather Sneaker-Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-croc.md) - [Luxe Creamy Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantom-colorway-1.md) - [Basketball Team-Tonal Mid-Cut Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hornetscolored.md) - [Snake-Honoring Whimsical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-11-low.md) - [Celebratory Dragon-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon1.md)